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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

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Languages Spoken
  • English

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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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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
5 star rating

“More than just a Lawyer, she has a helpful Heart and an easing smile....”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2012-01-20 22 days ago.

Client Review: My husband was arrested while working. He is a license City of Chicago reposseser. He was charged with battery. I(his wife) called 911 because I was... more
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“Speeding Ticket 30mph over the limit (yikes)”

Posted by: Michael, 2011-06-24 8 months ago.

Client Review: I was referred to Attorney Cohen by another attorney. I needed a lawyer who was experienced, smart, attractive, and knowledgeable about the Judges... more
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Peer Endorsements

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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), 24 days 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), 9 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

11 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 12/11/2011
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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