Katelyn Marie Pruchnicki

Katelyn Marie Pruchnicki

also known as Kate Pruchnicki

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

About Katelyn

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 8 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2017

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Katelyn Marie Pruchnicki's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Simply Amazing; Kate is the best in the Cleveland area. Kate is strong, intelligent, passionate and personable. I could not have asked for better legal representation through trying times. Kate fights hard for her clients and has always made the time for my case, even on weekends or after hours. If y...ou need legal representation, don’t look any further. Kate will get the job done. I be can’t say enough good things.

Posted by Adam | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kate is amazing to work with

Kate was amazing to work with. She helped us through a very difficult time and was always there when we had questions or needed advise. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal advise or legal matters.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Job

Kate was open and honest in her approach. She listened to all concerns and made herself available for meetings to fit everyone's schedules. She stuck to the quoted/ agreed upon charges to handle the case. Kate was very thorough and well versed. We would highly recommend her to anyone seeking repr...esentation.

Posted by Toni | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I’ll start by saying that I spoke with several lawyers over the last 6 months and Kate is by far the very best! She is very straight forward and does not mess around with getting your case resolved. I enjoyed meeting with her and she always made me feel very comfortable in the way things were explain...ed and didn’t give me everything in “lawyer” talk. Highly recommend to anyone in need of an attorneys assistance in the Cleveland area.

Posted by Justin | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience with Kate!! Please read....

Kate was amazing! She is very knowledgeable and great at what she does. She takes the time to listen to your questions and concerns, and then answers them leaving you feeling comfortable and confident going through “our situation “. She is very confident, direct and to the point, but also very person...able and approachable. A very good combination for a successful attorney. Kate always keeps you up to date if something arises and in reverse, Kate has also responded back after hours and even on the weekend when I had some unexpected issues arise. Unbelievable!!! I can’t say enough good things about Kate and the Milano Law Firm. Overall, I felt comfortable and confident with her and things came out in our favor!! Couldn’t ask for anything more!!

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Katelyn Marie Pruchnicki's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jerome Milano

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Extraordinary attention to detail and first rate instincts. Client contact excellent."

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Ashley Jones

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kate is a creative advocate for her clients, quick to think on her feet, and always searching for ways to best represent her clients. I would not hesitate to refer her a case."

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Meredith O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Pruchnicki is passionate, thorough, and entirely dedicated to her clients. Not only does she routinely participate in advanced criminal matters all around the State of Ohio, she has distinguished herself in the legal community as a leader due to her relentless passion and success. Kate treats her clients with respect, dignity, and total professionalism. You want her on your side as an advocate, she won't let you down."

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Joseph Hada

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kate is a tenacious attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. She is experienced, knowledgeable, and I would recommend her to anyone in need of representation."

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Alonda Bush

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katelyn is an excellent attorney to work with, she is incredibly diligent and highly professional. I recommend her highly!"

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Christopher Maher

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ezio Listati

Litigation lawyer

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Ashley Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jerome Milano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Hada

Criminal defense lawyer

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Meredith O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alonda Bush

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2020

Rising Stars 2020, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Rising Stars 2019, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Excellence for the Future Award, Criminal Procedure II, CALI

2016

Excellence for the Future Award, First Amendment Rights, CALI

2016

Excellence for the Future Award, Post-Conviction Relief Clinic, CALI

2015

Excellence for the Future Award, Family Law, CALI

2015

Excellence for the Future Award, Post-Conviction Relief Clinic, CALI

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Milano Attorneys & Counselors at Law

2015 - 2017

Law Clerk, Milano Attorneys & Counselors at Law

2015 - 2016

Extern, Office Of The Federal Public Defender

Associations

2018 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2017 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Ohio v. T.C.

Jury verdicts reversed based on insufficient evidence

State of Ohio v. A.T.

Not guilty on all counts of indictment

City of Parma Heights v. A.D.

Found Not Guilty by Court

City of Brecksville v. MH

Drug Charges Dismissed, Pled to Speeding

State of Ohio v. SW

Two Counts Felonious Assault, Dismissed

City of Bay Village v. JP

OVI (refusal with a prior OVI offense within ten years) reduced to a reckless operation

State of Ohio v. CC

Dismissal

State of Ohio v. MM

Dismissed for Undue Pre-indictment Delay

City of Westlake v. D.L.

OVI with .235 BAC reduced to Physical Control

City of Rocky River v. J.E.

Driving Under Suspension and Assured Clear Distance Ahead, reduced to Failure to Display License Plates

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Education

2016

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Juris Doctor

2012

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

OACDL OVI Webinar

The 3 Stages of OVI Detection/Prevention & Case Law Update (Weapons for your Motions to Suppress)

2020

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - OVI Seminar 2020

Case Law Update - Weapons for Your Pretrial Motions-OVI

2019

OACDL 2019 Drug Seminar, Dayton

Case Law Update: What’s New With Drugs?

2018

Tools for the Criminal Defense Toolbox

Traffic Stops and OVI - the exception to the Fourth Amendment

2018

OACDL Hot Topics Seminar

Fourth Amendment Traffic Stop/OVI Case Law Update - Weapons for Your Motions to Suppress

2018

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Quick Takes CLE

Tips for OVI Motions to Suppress

Publications

2020

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (OACDL) Criminal Rule 16 and the Discoverability of LEADS Reports - RC 5033.101

2020

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal I'm mad. I'm right. That Judge is wrong. The First Amendment...but how far can I go?

2020

The Vindicator (OACDL) Russ Bensing selected as OACDL's 2019 Lawyer of the Year

2020

The Vindicator (OACDL) Brian Pierce (posthumously), Don Malarcik, and Joe Gorman selected as recipients of OACDL's 2019 Lifesaver Award

2019

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal Your Honor, as I Have Said, I Cannot and Will Not Proceed.

2019

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal Why Simple Human Error May Result in Complicated Consequences: the inadvertent disclosure of confidential and/or personally-identifying information

2017

Garden Railways Magazine A Special Wish Garden Railway Project

2017

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