Emily E. McKenna's Bio

Emily’s practice primarily involves criminal law and family law including criminal defense, child custody, termination of parental rights, adoption, child and spousal support, and divorce. She is passionate about her practice and approaches each case with diligence and care. 

Prior to joining the firm, Emily served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Kelley T.D. Streib of the Butler County Court of Common Pleas where she assisted Judge Streib in family and criminal matters. Before that, Emily worked as a clerk for the City of Pittsburgh’s legal department specializing in Federal Civil Rights litigation.

Emily is a Butler County native and a graduate of Mars High School. She attended the University of Pittsburgh and earned a B.A. in History and Communications and Rhetoric before attending Duquesne University School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2012. While at Duquesne, Emily served as an Executive Editor of the Duquesne Law Review and competed in national award-winning mock trial competitions. As a military spouse, Emily understands the importance of community and remains an active member in her local community where she lives with family.