Andrew Cherkasky - Lawyer Profile

Andrew Cherkasky is a former federal prosecutor renowned for his expertise as a top-tier complex litigation lawyer with a broad spectrum of professional background. He has established himself as a leading national civil rights advocate through his diverse legal career, which encompasses intricate criminal litigation, commercial and corporate dealings, advisory roles to military Generals in combat situations, and spearheading multi-million-dollar federal litigations. Andrew frequently appears as a legal analyst on major networks such as Fox News, CNN, and various other national platforms. His proficiency has been acknowledged by numerous reputable news outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, VICE News, Newsweek, the Associated Press, and more. He also contributes opinion pieces to publications like USA Today and The Hill. Andrew kickstarted his legal journey as a federal prosecutor, climbing the ranks to be recognized as the top senior trial attorney in the department worldwide. He made the transition from this prestigious role to private practice, accumulating a portfolio of over 200 fully contested federal jury trials. The majority of his cases involve serious offenses like sexual assault, violent crimes, complex financial crimes, felony drug charges, and criminal conspiracies. As a legal innovator, he established a global civil rights law firm which originated in a modest office handling federal criminal defense matters and has since evolved into a multi-state, multi-million-dollar, multi-faceted enterprise with specialized divisions in business and corporate law, federal criminal defense and military justice, personal injury and medical malpractice, lawsuits against the federal government, and family law. Andrew holds the position of managing partner overseeing all aspects of firm operations.