On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court disbarred attorney Corey John Kolcharno, retroactive to August 23, 2022. The disbarment, a consequence of Kolcharno’s resignation, was formalized through a per curiam order, referencing Pennsylvania Rule of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E.) 215.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Corey John Kolcharno,” with case number 106 DB 2022.
Kolcharno’s resignation, submitted on August 20, 2025, was prompted by a disciplinary investigation linked to his criminal conviction in Lackawanna County. According to documents filed with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Kolcharno pleaded guilty on October 10, 2023, to four felony counts of Promoting Prostitution. These charges stemmed from case CP-35-CR-0001526-2022 in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County.
The resignation statement detailed that on January 11, 2024, Kolcharno received a sentence that included 4 to 23 months of incarceration, fines, prosecution costs, a requirement to undergo a mental health evaluation, and 250 hours of community service. He was also ordered to have no contact with the victims involved.
Kolcharno acknowledged that his criminal convictions provided grounds for disciplinary action under Enforcement Rule 203(b)(1). He further recognized his right to a formal hearing to determine the extent of discipline, as outlined in Rule 214(f)(1), Pa.R.D.E. However, he admitted the truthfulness of the facts underlying his conviction, as presented in the Criminal Complaint, Affidavit of Probable Cause, and Guilty Plea Colloquy, which were attached to his resignation statement.
In his resignation, Kolcharno stated that he could not successfully defend against disciplinary charges related to his criminal conviction. He affirmed his understanding that the resignation was irrevocable, with reinstatement possible only through the procedures outlined in Enforcement Rule 218(b) and (c). He also acknowledged that his resignation would become a matter of public record upon delivery to Disciplinary Counsel or the Disciplinary Board Prothonotary, in accordance with Enforcement Rule 215(c).
Kolcharno’s temporary suspension had been in effect since August 23, 2022, following an order from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Kolcharno requested his disbarment be made retroactive to the date of his temporary suspension.
According to Avvo, Mr. Kolcharno was a criminal defense lawyer in Blakely, PA. He acquired his law license in Pennsylvania in 2001.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
