Noah J. Cherry

Noah J. Cherry is an associate at Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears. He focuses on white-collar criminal defense, tax litigation, civil disputes, and government investigations. He has quickly earned a reputation for effective advocacy in complex regulatory and trial matters across various industries.

Cherry received his J.D. from Boston University School of Law, where he was active in the Criminal Prosecution Clinic, moot court competitions, and served on the Review of Banking and Financial Law. He earned his Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship undergraduate degrees from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Since joining the firm full-time in 2020, Cherry has represented clients in high-stakes matters. His experience includes defending a well-known Maryland attorney in a multi-defendant federal trial that resulted in acquittal, and representing a healthcare company founder in a criminal tax investigation that concluded without charges.

Cherry has also defended medical professionals and pharmaceutical employees facing investigations by the DOJ and regulatory agencies. His ability to manage complex case dynamics, including parallel civil and criminal proceedings, has been instrumental in protecting client interests.

Admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia, Cherry previously served as a summer associate with the firm and the D.C. Attorney General’s Office. His early exposure to public integrity and consumer protection litigation informs his approach to defense strategy and government interaction.

Noah J. Cherry brings analytical strength and trial-readiness to his practice, supported by a solid academic foundation and a multidisciplinary business background. As a rising advocate in the firm’s litigation team, he continues to provide strategic counsel and vigorous representation to clients facing legal scrutiny.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, Virginia Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Virginia

Education

• Boston University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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