Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Family Law; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 2017
Education: Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
In just under a decade, Katelyn Pruchnicki has cemented a noteworthy reputation as a dedicated legal advocate for her clients through all the trials and tribulations they face in their legal challenges. From the Ohio Legal Group in Sandusky, Ohio, she is well-equipped to take on numerous legal cases pertaining to the following:
- Family law – Divorce and dissolution, alimony and spousal support, child custody, support and visitation, fathers’ rights, marital property, prenuptial agreements, and same-sex family law
- Criminal defense – Assault and battery, arraignment, juvenile law, criminal domestic violence, DUI/DWIs, drug and alcohol violations, traffic violations, white collar crimes and sex offenses
Ms. Pruchnicki completed her undergraduate studies in 2012, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in public affairs journalism from The Ohio State University. She went on to attend the Cleveland State University – Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where her shrewd legal acumen and academic prowess were evident through her numerous inclusions in the dean’s list. She received her Juris Doctor in 2016, and in the very next year, she obtained her license to practice law in Ohio.
A stalwart advocate with mammoth legal and practical experience, Ms. Pruchnicki strives to give her clients the peace of mind and respite they deserve in their emotionally taxing cases. With every case she takes on, she emphasizes personalized attention, meticulous focus and a tenacious work ethic that stops short of nothing in pursuing her clients’ goals with fervent zeal. For her many contributions, she is rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Within her legal community, Ms. Pruchnicki maintains close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, including the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College of DUI Defense and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Family Law, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Child Support, Criminal Domestic Violence, Custody & Visitation, DUI/DWI, Dissolution, Divorce, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 40% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 20% Family Law
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2017, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://www.ohiolegal.org/kate-pruchnicki
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ohio State, since 2016
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National College of DUI Defense
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Leadership Academy, 2022 graduate
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL), Treasurer
Honors
- Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Dean’s list
- Rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Educational Background
- The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts, Major: Public Affairs Journalism, 2012
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Editor in chief of The Gavel
- OACDL’s Vindicator
- CMBA Bar Journal
- Sought-after speaker for legal conferences hosted by the OACDL across Northeast Ohio.
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2024, 2026