Kate M. Pruchnicki

In 2024, Kate joined the Ohio Legal Group as an attorney, practicing in the areas of Criminal Defense, Civil Advocacy, and Family Law. Ms. Pruchnicki has been practicing law in Ohio since 2016 after her graduation cum laude from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law where she was editor in chief of The Gavel. She practices most regularly in Erie County, Lorain County, and Cuyahoga County. Kate Pruchnicki is an accomplished criminal, domestic, and civil litigation defense attorney with extensive experience in municipal, state, and federal courts across Northeast Ohio. She is known for her dedication to her clients and her expertise in managing complex cases. Kate has been recognized multiple times as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and she is a 2022 graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Leadership Academy. Kate spent the first seven years of her legal career in private practice with a criminal and civil defense firm located in Cleveland, Ohio, where she effectively managed high-stakes pre-trial litigation, discovery, and case strategy for criminal and complex civil matters. Immediately prior to joining Ohio Legal Group, Kate served as the Assistant Director at Cleveland State University College of Law’s Pardon, Clemency, & Reentry Clinic, where she represented clients involved in pardon, clemency, and expungement proceedings. Kate’s professional leadership extends to her role as Treasurer for the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL), where she has helped oversee the organization’s fiscal management and participated in executive decision-making processes. She has been an active contributor to the legal field through various publications, including the OACDL’s Vindicator and the CMBA Bar Journal, and she is a sought-after speaker for legal conferences hosted by the OACDL across Northeast Ohio. Kate looks forward to continuing her advocacy and dedication to justice at Ohio Legal Group, bringing her comprehensive experience and client-focused approach to support the firm’s mission. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Kate M. Pruchnicki included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2019 - 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Award, 2021 - 2022 Other Sources of Feedback About Kate M. Pruchnicki Included on the 2026Ohio Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list

• Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Attorney

• Ohio, 2016
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio

• Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL), 2020 - 2021 (Treasurer)
• OACDL's Women's Initiative Committee
• OACDL's Public Policy/Technology Committee (Co-Chair)
• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Leadership Academy (Graduate, 2022)