Honorable Luke M. Charde, Jr.

Retired Counsel

Attorney Charde was Of Counsel to Donohue & Associates, PC from 2010-2013, after retiring from his solo practice of 35 years. Mr. Charde served as Orange County Court Judge in 1985-1986.  He has also served as a Judicial Hearing Officer in New York State’s Ninth Judicial District including the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester.

Mr. Charde is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor’s degree in History and Classical Studies. In 1974, he graduated from Fordham Law School where he served as president of the Student Council and editor of the Urban Law Journal.

Education:

  • Fordham University Law School – Juris Doctor
  • Georgetown University – BA in History and Classical Studies

Practice Focus:

  • Estate Planning
  • Real Estate Law
  • Criminal Law