Catherine A. Korte, Criminal Defense Attorney in the United States
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Insurance
MemberatThoman Soule Gage
Practicing criminal defense since 1997.
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- Years practicing
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Catherine A. Korte is a member based in Hamilton, ON. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Insurance. Catherine has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thoman Soule Gage.
- Based in
- Hamilton, ON
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Family Law · Insurance
- Handles Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Insurance matters from Hamilton, ON.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Catherine A. Korte: Catherine A. Korte is a member based in Hamilton, ON. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Insurance. Catherine has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thoman Soule Gage.
Areas of practice
Catherine's practice areas in the U.S.
Catherine concentrates on criminal defense, family law, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Family Law
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Criminal Defense cases nationwide
Catherine takes criminal defense matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases nationwide
Catherine takes family law matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Catherine takes insurance matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Catherine takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Catherine A. Korte, criminal defense attorney serving the U.S.
Catherine A. Korte is a member based in Hamilton, ON. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Insurance. Catherine has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thoman Soule Gage. Catherine works from the U.S. and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Catherine A. Korte is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, criminal law and 1 other area of law. Catherine A. received a degree from University of Western Ontario in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years. Catherine A. practices at Thoman Soule Gage in Hamilton, ON.
Working with Catherine on a criminal defense matter
Catherine A. Korte is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, criminal law and 1 other area of law. Catherine A. received a degree from University of Western Ontario in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years. Catherine A. practices at Thoman Soule Gage in Hamilton, ON.
Clients Catherine works with
Catherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, family law, and insurance matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Catherine studied and practices
Osgoode Hall
LL.B. · 1995
University of Western Ontario
B.Sc. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Catherine's state bar admissions
Ontario
1997 · ACTIVE
Catherine studied at LL.B. in Osgoode Hall and B.Sc. in University of Western Ontario.
Law school and academic background
Catherine completed LL.B. in Osgoode Hall and B.Sc. in University of Western Ontario. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catherine runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Catherine A. Korte's office in Hamilton
Catherine's primary office is at 46 Jackson Street East, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3C5. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Catherine A. Korte — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Catherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Catherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Catherine
Catherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Catherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Catherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Catherine A. Korte
How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Catherine offer a free consultation?
Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in this state typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside the area?
Catherine evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Catherine's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Catherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Catherine accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.