Experience

Clark Peshkin

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  I am an Associate with Wesley Clark and Peshkin, one of New York State’s most experienced and progressive law firms exclusively dedicated to divorce, family law and estate planning. Serving more than 700 clients annually across the state, WCP offers a wealth of knowledge and essential guidance to help you successfully navigate your challenging life events. At WCP - your family is our business. I am an Associate with Wesley Clark and Peshkin, one of New York State’s most experienced and progressive law firms exclusively dedicated to divorce, family law and estate planning. Serving more than 700 clients annually across the state, WCP offers a wealth of knowledge and essential guidance to help you successfully navigate your challenging life events. At WCP - your family is our business.



Onondaga County

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant District Attorney

  • May 2018 - Nov 2022

  On call for homicides which requires the following; responding to homicide scenes, presenting to the Grand Jury, preparing discovery, making and responding to pre-trial motions, conducting hearings and jury trials. Tried Onondaga County’s only known triple homicide. Currently assigned to the Special Victims Unit. In charge of prosecuting cybercrimes such as the possession and promotion of Child Pornography, as well as Domestic Violence cases involving handguns and the sexual assault of particularly vulnerable victims, including predatory sexual assaults and individuals with limited intellectual capabilities. Appeared in the Integrated Domestic Violence Court and collaborated with the County Attorney’s Office as well as Family Court Attorneys to reach dispositions that promote victim safety and defendant accountability. Gave Risk Presentations about Cyber Safety to local middle and high schools. Previously assigned to the Narcotics Unit. Won a jury trial with co-defendants. Won a jury trial under the new Safe Act Laws. Handled Onondaga County’s first Extreme Risk Protection Order and developed an interoffice guide for those applications. On the Hiring Board to interview new applicants. Show less



Seneca County District Attorney

• Waterloo, NY

• Assistant District Attorney

  • Nov 2015 - Apr 2018

  Represented the District Attorney’s Office in the Seneca County Drug Court. Assisted law enforcement with drafting search warrants for cellular phones, social media websites (e.g., Facebook), computers, digital cameras. Presented sealed cases to Grand Jury after collaborating with law enforcement, Child Protective Services and local agencies in child sexual abuse investigations. Advised law enforcement on potential charging decisions. Respond to omnibus motions. Made bail recommendations. Prosecuted welfare fraud cases for Seneca County; and signed off on administrative actions for the Department of Human Services. Tried prison, sexual assault, and driving while intoxicated cases; before both juries and judges. Represented the District Attorney’s Office in the Seneca County Child Abuse Review Team. Coordinated multi-county cases with confidential informants.. Show less



Yates County District Attorney's Office

• Penn Yan, NY

• Assistant District Attorney

  • Mar 2011 - Oct 2015

  Managed hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. Conducted preliminary hearings in local court. Presented cases to Grand Jury. Won numerous jury trials, including trials for Controlled Substance Offenses, Burglary, Financial Crimes, Sexual Offenses, Crimes against Children, and Driving While Intoxicated. Wrote and argued appeals before the County Court, Appellate Division in the Fourth Department, and requests to seek leave to the Court of Appeals. Interviewed hundreds of victims, including victims of sexual abuse. Conducted SORA hearings. Negotiated plea bargains with defense attorneys. Assisted with on-going narcotics sale investigations. Prepared Superior Court Informations and Indictments. Conducted pre-trial hearings including; Huntley, Mapp, Ingle, and Wade, as well as hearings on Violations of Probation. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for child abuse, domestic violence and elder financial abuse. Guided victims through the criminal justice process. Argued and won persistent felony offender hearings. Show less