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Katelyn Marie Pruchnicki
also known as Kate Pruchnicki
About Katelyn
Biography
Kate Pruchnicki is a defense attorney who regularly practices in various jurisdictions across Northeast Ohio. Kate devotes the majority of her practice to representing individuals facing charges in municipal and state courts, ranging from low-level misdemeanor offenses to high-level felonies, as well as those seeking post-conviction relief.
Additionally, Kate has successfully represented clients in domestic relations and juvenile courts in matters related to divorce/dissolution and child custody, as well as plaintiffs/defendants in connection with a wide range of civil matters in both municipal and common pleas courts all over Ohio.
Kate graduated from The Ohio State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs Journalism and a minor in International Studies. She then went on to graduate cum laude from Cleveland State University's College of Law in 2016.
Kate is a member of various organizations, such as the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, among others.
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Licensed in Ohio for 8 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2017
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
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Ms. Katelyn Pruchnicki is a very passionate and energetic litigator who will leave no client behind in the pursuit of achieving a just outcome. Kate possesses profound characteristics that define her as an expert attorney. She is eager to get herself deeply involved by getting to know your case indiv...
Katelyn Marie Pruchnicki's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Extraordinary attention to detail and first rate instincts. Client contact excellent."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Katelyn is an excellent attorney to work with, she is incredibly diligent and highly professional. I recommend her highly!"
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Jerome Milano
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Alonda Bush
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2018 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2017 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
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
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 Retreat, Myrtle Beach
Failures to Produce and Preserve: Navigating the Prosecutor’s Discovery Violations
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
Criminal Defense News-OACDL
The Dangerous Witnesses You Can't Cross-Examine: the Unreliability of Alcohol Breath Tests and OVI/DUI Defense
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
2019
2018
2017
Garden Railways Magazine
A Special Wish Garden Railway Project
2017
www.milanolaw.com
Jane Doe - An Opportunity to be Heard