$ 300-400 per hour
Adam Sean Cohen
also known as Adam Sean
About Adam
Biography
Adam Sean Cohen has been admitted to the practice of law before the Supreme Court of the United State of America; the United States District Court for the District of Maryland; and the Maryland Court of Appeals.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1993 where he studied criminal justice and criminology. He received his Law Degree from Widener University School of Law in 1996.
He is a partner in THE COHEN LAW FIRM, A Professional Corporation, which is a general practice providing representation including Criminal, Civil, Landlord/Tenant, Collection, Family Law, Juvenile, Workers’ Compensation, Police Misconduct, Traffic . . . etc.
He has served as (1) President of the Bar Association of Baltimore City; (2) President of the Baltimore Bar Foundation; (3) Trustee of the Monumental Bar Foundation, (4) Executive Committee of Citizenship Law Related Education Program Committee (CLREP); (5) Professionalism Course Faculty and Committee; (6) Executive Committee of the MSBA Leadership Academy; (6) Vice President, A Step Closer Foundation, Inc.; and (7) Board Member of Tuerk House, Inc.
In 2002 he was invited to become a fellow in the highly selective ranks of the Maryland Bar Foundation. In 2005 he was again honored and invited to become a fellow of the Baltimore Bar Foundation.
He is the Past Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Public Awareness Committee, a position he held from 1999 - 2007; Past Chair of BABC, CLE and Events Committee where he served from 2006-2007; Past Chair of the Membership Committee where he served from 2002 - 2004; and Past Chair of the Partnership in Education Committee where he served from 1997-2001.
He is also a member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association (MCDAA); and the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ).
He has won the following awards/honors:
1. 2010 Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star
2. 2009 Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star
3. 2006 Maryland Bar Foundation, Legal Excellence Award for the Advancement of Unpopular Causes
4. 2003 Daily Record Leadership in Law Award
5. 2002 Bar Association of Baltimore City Presidential Award
6. 2002 Baltimore City Teen Court Volunteer of the Year
7. 2000 Fellow - MSBA Leadership Academy
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1993 where he studied criminal justice and criminology. He received his Law Degree from Widener University School of Law in 1996.
He is a partner in THE COHEN LAW FIRM, A Professional Corporation, which is a general practice providing representation including Criminal, Civil, Landlord/Tenant, Collection, Family Law, Juvenile, Workers’ Compensation, Police Misconduct, Traffic . . . etc.
He has served as (1) President of the Bar Association of Baltimore City; (2) President of the Baltimore Bar Foundation; (3) Trustee of the Monumental Bar Foundation, (4) Executive Committee of Citizenship Law Related Education Program Committee (CLREP); (5) Professionalism Course Faculty and Committee; (6) Executive Committee of the MSBA Leadership Academy; (6) Vice President, A Step Closer Foundation, Inc.; and (7) Board Member of Tuerk House, Inc.
In 2002 he was invited to become a fellow in the highly selective ranks of the Maryland Bar Foundation. In 2005 he was again honored and invited to become a fellow of the Baltimore Bar Foundation.
He is the Past Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Public Awareness Committee, a position he held from 1999 - 2007; Past Chair of BABC, CLE and Events Committee where he served from 2006-2007; Past Chair of the Membership Committee where he served from 2002 - 2004; and Past Chair of the Partnership in Education Committee where he served from 1997-2001.
He is also a member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association (MCDAA); and the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ).
He has won the following awards/honors:
1. 2010 Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star
2. 2009 Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star
3. 2006 Maryland Bar Foundation, Legal Excellence Award for the Advancement of Unpopular Causes
4. 2003 Daily Record Leadership in Law Award
5. 2002 Bar Association of Baltimore City Presidential Award
6. 2002 Baltimore City Teen Court Volunteer of the Year
7. 2000 Fellow - MSBA Leadership Academy
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
30 years
Criminal Defense
25%
30 years
DUI and DWI
25%
30 years
Domestic Violence
25%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 29 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Adam Sean Cohen
3701 Old Court Road, Suite 11, Baltimore, MD, 21208
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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Attorney!
Adam Cohen is a FANTASTIC criminal defense attorney who offers superb legal representation. You will not be disappointed with Cohen and I can ensure you he will get you the best possible outcome in your case. I am highly grateful for Cohen's assistance and support over the past month. He was very com...
Posted by Dominique | July 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Mr.Cohen was an excellent lawyer. He made feel comfortable every step of the way. He made sure I understood everything that was happing in my case and i still doing so after the case. Im very grateful that i found him and will be recommending him to anyone i know that needs a laywer.
Posted by Michael | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Top-notch work ethic & a great investment!!! Mr. Cohen is a great lawyer to have in your corner.
Mr. Cohen is a great lawyer to have in your corner. He's intelligent, experienced, extremely hard working...and HONEST!!! Perhaps most importantly he cared about my case as much as I did. I retained Mr. Cohen's service regarding a civil matter I was pursuing. I am fairly ignorant when it com...
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The best in Baltimore...
Very knowleadgable, but more important straight forward with you at all times. Mr. Cohen laid out all the possibilities from the worst case scenario (which he clearly knew in his heart wouldn't happen-and didn't) to the more reasonable options. My boyfriend was going through a DUI with a whole bunch ...
Adam Cohen
Replied last May 02, 2016Thank you for the kind words!. I just want to add that the client also received a Probation Before Judgement, which, is NOT a conviction. This result will prevent ANY points from being assessed on the client's Driver's License by the Motor Vehicle Administration !
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Young DUI offense
My son received an underage DUI offense from the Maryland State Police. Mr. Cohen was referred to my son by a friend. Mr. Cohen was thorough, knowledgeable and patient throughout the process. He explained to my son all of the possibilities and the expectations that existed. There was never any pressu...
Adam Sean Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Adam is an excellent DUI attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation."
"I endorse Adam. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cohen has a wealth of experience and knowledge. I highly recommend for any legal need."
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently conferred with Mr. Cohen regarding a criminal defense matter. Based on my conversation with him, it was immediately clear that he is incredibly knowledgeable of the law, fights hard for his clients, and is a valuable member of the Maryland criminal defense community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. As co-counsel on two complex matters, he brought a wide range of skills to the trial table. His pretrial preparation was thorough; he was particularly adept at dealing with witnesses and was exceptional in preparing the case for litigation. At trial, he has a great presence in the courtroom, knows how to question witnesses with precise questions that get to the heart of the matter and Is always well armed with the relevant legal authority to present to the judge when legal issues, often complex in nature, arise."
"Hard-working and knowledgeable attorney who always fights for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is an excellent, trustworthy attorney who works harder for his client's that most any lawyer that I know."
"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is not only a highly regarded trial lawyer, he spends countless hours of his time working to advance the interests of the organized bar in the City of Baltimore. Of special interest, Adam is something of an expert in Greek and Roman mythology."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to meet Adam Sean through the Maryland State Bar Association's Leadership Academy. Adam served as a mentor to my class of Leadership Academy Fellows. Adam is intelligent and hard working. He goes the extra mile for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent lawyer."
"I have had a front row view of Adam's practice of law and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to my closets friends or family. Adam is one of the most prepared and knowledgeable attorneys out there."
"Adam Sean Cohen is not only experienced with high profile criminal defense matters, he takes the time to work with every client diligently and zealously. His involvement in the legal community has earned him the respect of other attorneys and judges alike."
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Experience
Honors
2025
The 2025 Power List - Criminal Law, The Daily Record
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2024
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2022
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
SuperLawyers Rising Star, Baltimore Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
VIP List - Successful by 40, The Daily Record
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
SuperLawyers Rising Star, Baltimore Magazine
2009
SuperLawyers Rising Star, Baltimore Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Legal Excellence Award for the Advancement of Unpopular Causes, Maryland Bar Foundation
2003
Leadership In Law, The Daily Record
2002
Presidential Award, Bar Association of Baltimore City
2002
Volunteer of the Year, Baltimore City Teen Court
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Partner, THE COHEN LAW FIRM, A Professional Corporation
Associations
2006 - Present
Baltimore Bar FoundationLife Fellow
2005 - Present
Baltimore Bar FoundationTrustee
2004 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Maryland Bar FoundationFellow
1996 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
1996 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Bar Association of Baltimore CityPresident
2010 - 2011
Bar Association of Baltimore CityPresident-Elect
2009 - 2010
Baltimore Bar FoundationPresident
2009 - 2010
The Tuerk HouseBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Possession of CDS
Convinced Judge to STRIKE conviction and GRANT Probation Before Judgment which is NOT a conviction
Drunk Driving and Accident
Got State to drop all charges except Driving While Impaired (which is a less serious offense) and was then able to convince judge to STRIKE CONVICTION and GRANT Probation Before Judgment which is NOT a CONVICTION and did NOT carry any MVA POINTS
Employee Theft - All charges dropped
I was able to get ALL charges DROPPED
Police Misconduct
Upheld on Appeal - $200,000 verdict (Plaintiff's original verdict for $600,000 reduced to $200,000 per Cap)
Education
1996
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Maryland, College Park
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
University of Maryland Alumni Connections Program
Careers in the Law
2011
Senior Seminar
Guilty by Association: Drugs/Alcohol in High School
2011
New Lawyer Admission Ceremony
What being a lawyer is really about
2011
New Admittees Ceremony
The Essence of being an Attorney
2011
Leadership Academy
Evolution into Leadership
2011
Law Links Orientation
Looking at a case from 3 sides
2011
Criminal Justice Class
The Courts, Jails and Police
2010
Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting
Handshakes to Tweeting
2010
Law Day
6th Amendment
2010
Good Morning Maryland
Lawyer Referral and Information Service
Publications
2013
The Cohen Law Firm - Facebook
Maryland Traffic Citations - How a molehill becomes a mountain !!!!!!!
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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