Deborah Susan Cohen

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Criminal Defense
  • 35% DUI / DWI
  • 5% Personal Injury

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($250-$300/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I represent individuals in matters involving criminal defense, traffic defense, and personal injury. I take the time to get to know my clients and attempt to... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“DUI Case - Dismissed!”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2 months ago.

Client Review: Attorney Deborah Cohen was a great pleasure to work with! She took the time to explain everything to me with a great amount of patience and... more
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5 star rating

“My Case”

Posted by: Michael, 2 months ago.

Client Review: I am very happy with the way Ms. Cohen handled my case. She advised me to go to a trial. We did, and the judge said I was Not Guilty. I would... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Steven H. Fagan

I have known Deborah since law school, and butted heads with her when she worked for the Cook County State's Attorney. She is professional and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Fagan , Des Plaines (IL), 4 months ago
Paul A O'Grady

I worked with Deborah at The Cook County State's Attorney's Office and know her to be an excellent trial attorney.

Endorsement from lawyer: Paul O'Grady , Chicago (IL), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Deborah Susan Cohen was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2000 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Cohen Law 2007–present
Litigation Associate at Schain Burney Ross and Citron 2006–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000
University of Wisconsin, Madison Communications BA - Bachelor of Arts 1996

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Cook County Bar Association 2011-present
Board Member Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2011-present
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