Adam Sean Cohen

Adam Sean Cohen

also known as Adam Sean

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents, Domestic Violence

3701 Old Court Road, Suite 11, Baltimore, MD

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

Being injured in an accident (car, truck, motorcycle) can be very inconvenient and sometimes life changing. I can guide you through this nightmarish process and make sure that your rights are protected and that you obtain the proper compensation.

30 years

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

Facing criminal charges is the singular worst situation anyone can face. Although I am not in control of the outcome, I will do everything in my power to position my client for the best result. As a trial attorney, I am ready to fight the State !

30 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

The ramifications of being charged with any traffic offense can be severe. Regarding your privilege to drive, the clock starts ticking with DUI & DWI's. I will do everything in my power to protect your privilege to drive and your liberty.

30 years

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

These cases are very stressful and there is a lot at stake. I provide my clients with a sense of security that someone has their back. I am able to help with Peace and Protective Order hearings for both Petitioners and Respondents.

30 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 29 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1996

Active

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Location

Adam Sean Cohen

3701 Old Court Road, Suite 11, Baltimore, MD, 21208

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Adam Sean Cohen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 25 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by ana | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional Lawyer, Hard Working and most of all a lawyer with your best interest at heart

I had a serious case that needed the best lawyer in town. My friend recommended me one but was not really crazy about it. Instead, I searched in the internet. I saw the lists of lawyers and their pictures. There were so many of them. However, when I saw atty. Adam Cohen picture, my instinct kicked in.... I knew this was the right person for me. I spoke with him and told him everything. He told me and explained to me what was going on and what was going to happened. I was scared but he assured me everything would be alright. I felt like talking to my brother. He cared. I'm not good with the computer so he helped me get situated so that it would be easy for me to send the necessary information he needed without using my work email. Furthermore, when it comes to payment, he is really understanding about it. He understands that I do not have the money so he tries to work with me. Believe me, it is nice for him to be so lenient. The case is over and I am so grateful with Atty. Adam Cohen. Now, I can relax and do not have to think about it anymore. I pray that in the future, I do not have to go to the court for any reason. If I do, I know who the person to call. It is Atty. Adam Cohen. Atty. Cohen, from the bottom of my heart thank you so much sir. God Bless!

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Honest, Hardworking, Professional Lawyer who gets the job done !

I had an extremely serious court case that required expert legal counsel and I went to a close friend of the family who is a leading attorney. After he reviewed the case he immediately advised me to contact Mr. Adam Sean Cohen immediately. He told me Adam Sean Cohen is one of the best defense attor...neys in the business and he was right. I could not have made a better choice than retaining Adam. From start to finish he was professional, intelligent, honest and extremely diligent. After our initial meeting he went right to work covering every aspect of the case with painstaking detail. Although very personable, I also liked the fact that Adam was “no nonsense” and very upfront about any concerns he had. My case unfolded over several months and Adam explained what was happening every step of the way. Adam was also very accessible by phone and email and answered any questions I had no matter how minute. I am happy to say that with Adam Sean Cohen I was completely victorious, all charges were dropped, and now my record is being expunged. Mr. Cohen is worth every penny for his services and I strongly recommend him for anyone who wants excellent legal representation from an honest professional lawyer.

Posted by Miya | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

My Lawyer for Life - Civil - Criminal - Traffic - You name it !

I hired Adam Sean Cohen for a speeding ticket (95 in a 55 mph). Simple enough. Although it is not the crime of the century, he treated me, and my case with the utmost attention. I could not afford the points on my license. I received many letters in the mail with bottom basement prices, but, I ju...st knew that I wanted a lawyer that didn't have to beg client's to hire them. I did my search and based on the many reviews from all different types of legal cases, it was clear he was the man ! He took my case to trial AND WON...........the officer was in shock. The people watching literally applauded (and got yelled at by the Judge). I was not expecting that to happen. Also, while my case was pending, I was involved in a car accident and fortunately, he handles personal injury cases too. He also did an excellent job getting me a fair and reasonable settlement. I am very satisfied with him, and his approach to his client. He is MY LAWYER FOR LIFE !!!!!!!

Posted by Mark | August 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

HE WORKED TIRELESSLY AGAINST THE MACHINE AND ACHIEVED THREE MIRACLES !

I was arrested and charged with multiple criminal offenses (handgun in vehicle, resisting arrest, failure to obey, etc.) and traffic offenses including Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Impaired. With the severe criminal penalties I was facing (jail, fines, points, etc.), as well as the poten...tial loss of my driver's license for 120 days through the Office of Administrative Hearings (the police say I refused to take a breathalyzer, but, they never offered it), this was a major fork in the road in my life. I have never been arrested before nor do I have any criminal record. I have an excellent driving history too. I can honestly say that the police fabricated nearly all of the charges against me because I attempted to assert my constitutional rights after being stopped because I was driving very early in the morning in a nice car. I knew that it was not going to be easy to go up against the multiple police officers that were listed as witnesses against me. I needed a lawyer that was aggressive, fearless, and savvy. I started my search and consulted with many attorneys before finally being referred to Adam Sean Cohen (by a former client of his). The former client was very enthusiastic about him, but, of course, I wanted to formulate my own opinion. I was losing hope about my situation, because, universally, each of the other attorneys I spoke with immediately took the approach that the best thing to do was to try to work out a plea deal because the charges were very serious and it was going to be "impossible to prove that the police fabricated the allegations". Well, thank goodness that I had a chance to meet with Mr. Cohen. He did not share the gloom and doom that the other lawyers felt about my case. He was patient and receptive to my plight and I could see the wheels spinning as we went over the facts of my case. It is obvious that he genuinely loves practicing law. After our meeting, we came up with a game plan, a fair fee for all three of my cases, and I hired him. Although he encouraged me to take as much time as I needed to decide if I wanted to hire him, I knew he was the one, and I hired him on the spot. The road we traveled was very long, including 6 court proceedings over the course of 6 months, but, he was confident, upbeat, and PREPARED each and every time. This was important because I was having a hard time remaining confident as each trial date approached because of the magnitude of my situation. He never misled me about my case, and I always felt that I had a good sense of the realities of my situation. I went into each hearing at peace because I knew what the possible outcomes could be and I knew he was going to fight for me and my rights. As a side note, furthering my confidence in Mr. Cohen, during a break at one of the Court appearances, several other lawyers were gathered around Mr. Cohen because he had formulated a very unique legal argument in my case that the other lawyers had never thought of before. It was funny because it was almost like he was giving a seminar to the other lawyers about it. They all wanted HIS card. As strange as it may sound, I was very proud that he was my lawyer. I am sure if you have read this far, you want to know the outcome. Mr. Cohen was able to get all of the criminal and traffic charges against me DROPPED. He was also able to get me my driver’s license back after Mr. Cohen convinced the Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings that I had done nothing wrong. I would have been happy, under the circumstances I was facing, with getting at least 1 miracle, but, I was able to get 3. Even though I did nothing wrong, the system was coming after me, and unfortunately, that put me in a very bad position. I chose to fight back against the lies, and, I picked the right attorney to help. Adam Sean Cohen’s representation is an investment.

Posted by Mark | July 30, 2015

No Stone Left Unturned!

I have never met a dynamic lawyer such as Adm Sean Cohen and his law firm. I have never felt so comfortable in a lawyer or better yet in a person that I trust with any legal advice or work that he has represented in any of my legal cases. He has been a constant referral to all of my family and frie...nds. His consistency, versatility, organization and personality shines with any legal case. I will say the most prepared layer that I have experienced. He has represented me for the last 10 years on a number of cases and I have had positive outcomes in all. I will always have Adam Sean Cohen in my corner.

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Adam Sean Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is an excellent DUI attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Adam. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Bennett Wills

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cohen has a wealth of experience and knowledge. I highly recommend for any legal need."

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Stephen Shepard

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeremy Eldridge

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Thomas Maronick

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Other

"Hard-working and knowledgeable attorney who always fights for his clients."

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Brian Thompson

General practice lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is an excellent, trustworthy attorney who works harder for his client's that most any lawyer that I know."

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Christopher West

Litigation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Brandy Peeples

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Other

"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."

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William Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer."

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Rebecca Ripley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Franklin Muher

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Stephen Shepard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Maronick

General practice lawyer

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Brian Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher West

Unknown lawyer

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Mary Smolarek

Unknown lawyer

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Brandy Peeples

Unknown lawyer

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J Cohen

Family lawyer

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William Welch

Criminal defense lawyer

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Franklin Muher

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Foundation

Life Fellow

2005 - Present

Baltimore Bar Foundation

Trustee

2004 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Member

2002 - Present

Maryland Bar Foundation

Fellow

1996 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

1996 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Bar Association of Baltimore City

President

2010 - 2011

Bar Association of Baltimore City

President-Elect

2009 - 2010

Baltimore Bar Foundation

President

2009 - 2010

The Tuerk House

Board 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)

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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

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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