Joseph A. Cherniske

New Hampshire

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
107 Storrs Street
P.O. Box 2703
Concord, NH 03301

Tel: 603-225-7262

Email: jcherniske@shaheengordon.com
Web: www.shaheengordon.com

Professional Biography

Joseph Cherniske is a member of Shaheen & Gordon’s criminal defense group. He has over a decade of experience in the criminal justice system, and the insight he brings to the table as a former prosecutor is invaluable to clients. Joe represents clients charged with serious misdemeanor and felony crimes, including homicides, physical and sexual assaults, thefts, drug offenses, DWI/DUI, and other driving offenses.

Joe recognizes the life-changing consequences these charges can have and uses an aggressive and knowledgeable approach to prevent or mitigate them.

Prior to joining Shaheen & Gordon, Joe worked at the New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General in the Criminal Bureau, where he was assigned to the Joint Youth Development Center Task Force and the homicide unit. As one of the lead prosecutors assigned to the Joint Youth Development Center Task Force, he was responsible for the investigation and prosecution of hundreds of complex felony sexual and physical assault allegations stemming from the state’s Youth Development Center. As a member of the homicide unit, he assisted in homicide investigations and prosecutions statewide.

Joe began his legal career at the Merrimack County Attorney’s Office, where he handled over 60 jury trials and hundreds of cases, including those involving drug crimes, crimes against children, domestic violence offenses, property crimes, motor vehicle-related crimes, DWI/DUI offenses, violent crimes, firearm crimes, and crimes involving theft and fraud.

Joe has also taught law enforcement cadets about the criminal code and spent significant time educating law enforcement officers about proper investigative techniques. He has a deep understanding of police standards and training, which benefits clients who seek to ensure the proper procedures are followed and their rights are upheld.

Joe is a dedicated member of the New Hampshire community, serving on multiple boards and committees. He has been admitted to practice in the state since 2010.

Education

  • B.A., University of Connecticut, 2004
  • J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2010

Professional Associations

  • Sexual Assault and Nurse Examiner Advisory Board, Board Member
  • The Attorney General’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, Member

Being arrested and charged with a crime may be one of the most difficult moments in your life. The risk of a criminal record, the possibility of incarceration and the impact of the criminal process on you and your family can be profound. A criminal defense lawyer must understand and explain these risks, work toward protecting you from them and do so in a way that respects the impact of the case on you, personally and professionally.

At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., being our client means having a fierce advocate in your corner. We understand you need a criminal defense attorney in New Hampshire who will clearly communicate your options and come up with proactive solutions to help you mitigate or eliminate your exposure to the criminal accusations you face.

Our New Hampshire criminal defense lawyers defend many clients at a time, but we strive to identify the legal and personal issues in each and every one of our cases individually. We wish to explain the case to our client in clear and straightforward terms. We keep the legal jargon in the courtroom to help you better understand your rights and options, as well as the status of your case.

We proactively work with you to build a comprehensive and creative argument in your defense, with the aim of securing the best possible outcome for your case. We will take time to get to know you as a person and size up the legal and factual issues in your case; this way, we can spot issues pertaining to procedure, evidence, and constitutional concerns that may mitigate the consequences or defeat the charges.

Shaheen & Gordon is one of the largest law firms in the area that strives to help our clients successfully meet their goals with speed and affordability in mind. Our reputation as trusted attorneys in New England has grown because of our commitment to excellence in each case we work.

Our record of success is built by considerable settlements in civil cases and acquittals in criminal cases. We attribute these achievements to our team mentality and clear communication with our clients. When these factors combine, they allow us to deliver cost-efficient service and proactive solutions uniquely crafted for each client.

The effort we put into each client’s case is recognized by our peers in professional organizations. We are an AV-rated firm by Martindale-Hubbell® and are recognized by Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Super Lawyers®, and Best Lawyers in America®.