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Jonathan Cherney

Consultant & Investigator

Rancho Sta Marg, CA30 years+ years experience
Accident Reconstruction – Motor Vehicle, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Collisions

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Professional Summary

Jonathan Cherney, California Licensed Private Investigator, California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy Instructor, Remote Pilot is an accident reconstruction and traffic collision investigation expert specializing in vehicular murder and homicide cases. With a career spanning law enforcement, forensic analysis, and consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex traffic incidents. His work centers on investigating vehicular homicides, assessing traffic collision reconstructions, and evaluating whether police practices adhered to standard procedures.

Mr. Cherney has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Southern California, involving cases such as vehicular manslaughter, police pursuit driving, and DUI investigations. His Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, along with certifications as a California Licensed Private Investigator and a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy Instructor, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving accident reconstruction and traffic collision investigations.

Work Experience

Jonathan Cherney has been a Consultant & Investigator at Jonathan Cherney Consulting & Investigations LLC since 2004. He served in various roles at the Irvine Police Department, including Detective/Team Leader - M.A.I.T. from 2001 to 2019, Motorcycle Officer from 1997 to 2001, and Patrol Officer from 1989 to 1997.

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Jonathan Cherney specializes in forensic analysis and reconstruction of traffic collisions and police practices.

Best Use Cases

  • 1litigation support for traffic collision cases
  • 2consultation on police pursuit driving protocols
  • 3expert testimony in vehicular homicide investigations

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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

    California State University, Fullerton · 1989

  • Associate in Arts

    Fullerton College · 1987

  • Police Basic Course

    Golden West Police Academy · 1989

  • Traffic Accident Investigation Training Institute

    University of California, Riverside · 2001

  • Advanced Traffic Accident Reconstruction Training Institute

    University of California, Riverside · 2001

  • Accident Reconstruction Certificate Program

    SAE International · 2019

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