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, Domestic Violence, Car Accidents

3701 Old Court Road, Suite 11, Baltimore, MD

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

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

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

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

30%
Domestic Violence 30%

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 Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Peace and Protective Order hearings.

30 years

30%
Car Accident 10%

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

10%

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

92 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Karissa | September 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommended

I can't say enough good things about Adam Cohen. He exceeded all expectations. From the very first phone call, he was up front and honest with me. He walked me through every step, and that took a lot of stress off of me. One thing that stood out to me is his responsiveness; I never had to wait long f...or an answer or a call back. He even called me to check in with me to see if I was ok. Adam is truly skilled and compassionate about his work and his clients. Going through my criminal case was stressful, and for someone who had never been in trouble before, I was not confident. But after talking with Adam and preparing for my case, I found myself more confident knowing he was in my corner. If you need a criminal attorney who will be there for you and will put up a fight when neede he is your guy.

Adam Cohen

Replied last October 18, 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly an honor to guide you through every step of the process. At THE COHEN LAW FIRM, we are passionate about helping clients in Baltimore and throughout Maryland navigate difficult legal situations with clarity and compassion. Your recommendation means the world to us. If anyone is searching for an experienced attorney, or criminal defense attorney located in Maryland, we invite you to visit http://www.thecohenlawfirm.info to learn more about our services. We are grateful you took the time to share your experience and help others find the support they need during challenging times.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

A pragmatic intellect, rock-solid attorney and a wonderful person.

Adam represented me in a hybrid case which blended family and tenant law. He was excellent at preparing me so I knew just what to expect and what needed to be done. His knowledge of the law, the legal system and the legal community here in Maryland was impressive. With his mix of intellectual prowes...s and methodical work he performed a great service.

Adam Cohen

Replied last April 29, 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I am grateful that you are satisfied with my representation. I am also glad that you appreciated the value that my connection to the legal community brought to the table. I always tell my clients that practicing law is sometimes like playing chess and we both worked hard for the checkmate. It is my hope that you do NOT need my services ever again, however, if you do, I would be honored to represent you.

Posted by Duane A. Johnson | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The Best Lawyer In Maryland

I was referred to Mr. Cohen by a relative Attorney. He Is Truly The Best. Great adviser, excellent representation. Once retained, he immediately began to work on my behalf. Adams many years of experience proved to be a true asset. Once again Thank you for your honesty and integrity!

Adam Cohen

Replied last February 21, 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. I am always humbled when another lawyer refers a client to me. I am really glad that everything worked out so well. Congratulations and thank you again for allowing me to be a part of this journey.

Posted by Alex | November 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer in MD

I was picky about choosing a lawyer because I wanted to get the best possible result. And I must tell you that I was extremely pleased with my choice. Adam Sean was interested and courteous during the entire period of preparation for the hearing. He carefully studied the situation and asked clarif...ying questions both about the case itself and about me in general for the best representation in the court. There were no trifles for him. But no less and perhaps more importantly he is well versed in the intricacies of the procedural. Thanks to his knowledge and intuition, we were able to drop all charges and the court found me absolutely not guilty. I wish Adam good luck, because as a professional he undoubtedly deserves great heights and I am sure that he will achieve extraordinary success and fame.

Adam Cohen

Replied last November 12, 2021

Thank you so much for your kinds words. I truly enjoy helping my clients out when they are facing difficult situations. I am glad that we were able to resolve your case so favorably. It is always a team effort.

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

ETERNALLY GRATEFUL AND COMPLETELY SATISFIED

At the worst possible time in my life I encountered the Police in the middle of the night on a dark road in the woods. Nothing I said mattered and I was arrested and ended up facing 10 charges, the loss of my liberty, and the loss of my driver’s license. On top of it all, the police even tried to sa...y that I refused to provide a Breath Sample, which was NOT TRUE ! They threw the book at me because I stood up for myself. I was so upset and frustrated and felt taken advantage of. It was recommended by a colleague that I call Adam Sean Cohen ASAP. I did just that and from the beginning I sensed that he really cared about me and my case and my circumstances. He was patient, understanding, and listened to my story, which was very VERY complicated. He did not pass judgment and was genuinely appreciative that I was giving him a chance to earn my business. I could tell from the beginning that I needed him on my case. I hired him and he worked tirelessly for me making sure to do everything he could to protect me. He was also very fair with me as far as his legal fees. I know he could have charged me a lot more but he knew he could help me and wanted to make sure that I didn’t go bankrupt hiring him. He was also very flexible and worked around my hectic job schedule which included meeting with me, and speaking with me sometimes on nights and weekends. As a result of his hard work and preparation he proved that I did not refuse to give a breath test and I was able to keep my license with no restrictions. He was so well prepared at the criminal case that the prosecutor agreed to drop all of the serious charges. I could not believe the size of my file which included tons of legal research and questions for the police. I walked out of the Courthouse with my license, my liberty and my pride. I can honestly say that if I ever need an attorney for anything, I am calling Adam Sean Cohen.

Adam Cohen

Replied last October 07, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I am elated that we were able to get the result we did. If there was ever a person that deserved the result, it was YOU ! It is such and honor to have clients put their faith and trust in me and truly appreciate that you allowed me to stand by your side during this journey. I wish you only the best !!!!!!!

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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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