Katherine O'Brien, Esq.

Katherine O’Brien is dedicated to helping people reclaim their lives by removing both criminal records and harmful online content. She understands how past mistakes and damaging online information can hinder personal and professional growth, trapping individuals in cycles of poverty and limiting career advancement. Katherine believes that everyone deserves a second chance and the opportunity to pursue their dreams free from the shadows of their past.

Professional Expertise

Katherine has been a steadfast advocate in the areas of expungement law and online content removal throughout her career. She has handled hundreds of complex criminal record expungements, demonstrating her commitment to helping clients move forward. In addition to her extensive experience with expungements, Katherine is highly skilled in online content removal, working tirelessly to eliminate harmful information that can impact her clients’ reputations and opportunities.

Legal Practice and Background

Before founding Katherine O’Brien Law, Katherine gained valuable experience in private practice, where she litigated a variety of state criminal and civil cases in New Jersey and New York, including criminal defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, and commercial litigation. Her background also includes significant appellate practice in both state and federal courts, further enhancing her legal expertise.

Katherine North O’Brien graduated cum laude from Ohio University in 2007 and earned her law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2011. She is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York, as well as before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Educational Achievements

While in law school, Katherine completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Deborah L. Cook of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She consistently made the Dean’s List, received a merit scholarship, and was awarded the CALI award for top grades in contract drafting and her student note. Katherine was also selected as an Honors Legal Writing Fellow, where she helped first-year law students develop their legal research, analysis, and writing skills.

Personal Philosophy

Katherine is passionate about providing her clients with the highest level of service at an affordable price. She focuses almost exclusively on expungements and online content removal, ensuring her clients receive expert guidance and peace of mind. Katherine’s dedication to her clients stems from her belief that people should not be defined by their past mistakes. She takes pride in helping them achieve a fresh start, whether through clearing their criminal records or removing damaging online content.

Interests and Personal Life

Outside of her professional life, Katherine enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.