Bert W. Cohen

Bert W. Cohen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Call 770-422-5101, 191 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA

About Bert

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

Criminal Defense Drug cases Violent crime Theft crime Young adults Sex crimes

36 years | 2,000 cases

45%
DUI and DWI 40%

36 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Juvenile Law 15%

36 years | 1,000 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 42 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1983

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney Bert W. Cohen

Call 770-422-5101, 191 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA, 30060

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Bert W. Cohen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

138 Client Reviews

5 star (137) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by David | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you’re looking for an attorney that will fight for you and not give up. This is the one you’re looking for!!!

“I’ve worked with Bert Cohen a few times over the years, and he’s always been professional, honest, and effective. Most recently, he helped get my charges reduced to a simple battery, and I was very pleased with the outcome. Bert really knows his way around the legal system and always looks out for... his clients’ best interests. I definitely recommend him to anyone needing a reliable and experienced attorney in Georgia.”

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bert will fight for you!

Bert was my criminal lawyer. He was excellent! He told me everything I needed to do, talked to the prosecuting attorney and convinced her of dropping all my charges!

Bert Cohen

Replied last October 13, 2025

Thank you for your review. I greatly appreciate it.

Posted by Kayla | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the best

Mr. Cohen is the absolute best attorney I have ever had. I spent years and years in and out of jail and struggling with heroin addiction. A had a very long history of felony charges, and already being on probation for the same charges that I was being faced with, he was still able to get me an amazin...g plea deal, and one last chance in rehab instead of prison, they wanted five years. Mr. Cohen stayed in touch with me both while I was out on bond (which he somehow got for me!) and stayed in touch with me consistently once I was arrested again and denied bond by a judge. Not once did I ever feel abandoned or forgotten about by this attorney! Other attorneys were unwilling to fight for me to stay out of prison and even told me “they don’t believe in rehab” Bert believed in me he listened to me and treated me like a human, he fought for me when others refused to do so and instead of five years in prison, he got me into treatment / rehab. Today I have over four years clean and sober. I have a beautiful seven month old daughter, a wonderful husband, my own home a nice vehicle and I now work in the treatment field, helping other addicts and alcoholics fight the disease of addiction if it wasn’t for Mr. Cohen, I would not have been given this chance. If I would’ve got sent to prison I would’ve just met more people to do bad things with! As I stated before, I had an extensive background prior to this case with more than 3 of the same felony charge and he still was able to do this! He kept me from getting charged with recidivist which is a mandatory 10 years! About three weeks ago, I received a letter in the mail from Cobb County probation saying that it was being terminated early for good behavior! What a blessing!!! I’m so grateful, Mr. Cohen if you are reading this thank you for helping me help myself! I wouldn’t have this beautiful life today had you not believed in me and fought for me. Truly I say from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!

Bert Cohen

Replied last October 13, 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review. Best wishes!

Posted by Fatimah | June 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney

Bert is an amazing attorney, he is fair, honest and actually cares about his clients and the family. He is extremely responsive and makes it easy for you to communicate with him. I would hire him again in a heart beat!

Posted by Jordan | May 30, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Extremely Helpful and Knowledgeable

I’m incredibly grateful for the help I received. Bert was knowledgeable, responsive, and went out of his way to provide clarity on a complicated issue. Even though I wasn’t a current client, he still took the time to walk me through my options. This man knows his stuff and I would highly recommend hi...m.

See All Client Reviews

Bert W. Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Bert
Travis Ashley Newton headshot
Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Steffanie Ann Walczak headshot
Steffanie Walczak

Unknown lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very well respected by his peers and clients for his skill as a criminal defense attorney."

Christine Joan Esser headshot
Christine Esser

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cohen is a well-respected lawyer who is familiar with the courts and knows the law. I endorse this lawyer."

Katherine G. Bakes headshot
Katherine Bakes

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attention to detail and a fantastic advocate for all his clients."

Samuel Lynndon Morgan headshot
Samuel Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A very smart and experienced lawyer with the respect of the legal community. He will work hard to get the best outcome for you. I endorse this lawyer."

Jill L Rogers headshot
Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I admire his knowledge and dedication to his clients."

Dana S. Fleming Allen headshot
Dana Fleming Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Douglas MacMillan Borthwick headshot
Douglas Borthwick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Keith Chance Hardy headshot
Keith Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Blake Edward Marcus headshot
Blake Marcus

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich headshot
Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Simon Kabzan headshot
Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community."

Richard Geller headshot
Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Bert. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

Saam Seyed Ghiaasiaan headshot
Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Responsible and respected member of the legal community."

Richard Todd Rosenstein headshot
Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

Nathaniel J. Wojan headshot
Nathaniel Wojan

Unknown lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen is a well respected, experienced attorney."

J. Brandon Shumaker headshot
J. Shumaker

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cowen is an experienced, excellent criminal defense attorney. I endorse him without reservation."

Jared Daniel Adams headshot
Jared Adams

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen is a well respected lawyer in the legal community."

Susan Ann Kassel headshot
Susan Kassel

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bert is an amazing and knowledgeable attorney!"

Sean Cleary headshot
Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

View All Endorsements
Steffanie Ann Walczak headshot
Steffanie Walczak

Divorce and separation lawyer

Christine Joan Esser headshot
Christine Esser

Criminal defense lawyer

Katherine G. Bakes headshot
Katherine Bakes

Family lawyer

Samuel Lynndon Morgan headshot
Samuel Morgan

Personal injury lawyer

Jill L Rogers headshot
Jill Rogers

Divorce and separation lawyer

Dana S. Fleming Allen headshot
Dana Fleming Allen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Douglas MacMillan Borthwick headshot
Douglas Borthwick

Unknown lawyer

Keith Chance Hardy headshot
Keith Hardy

DUI and DWI lawyer

Blake Edward Marcus headshot
Blake Marcus

DUI and DWI lawyer

David H. Jones headshot
David Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

Simon Kabzan headshot
Simon Kabzan

Divorce and separation lawyer

Richard Geller headshot
Richard Geller

Divorce and separation lawyer

Saam Seyed Ghiaasiaan headshot
Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer

Richard Todd Rosenstein headshot
Richard Rosenstein

Personal injury lawyer

Nathaniel J. Wojan headshot
Nathaniel Wojan

Criminal defense lawyer

J. Brandon Shumaker headshot
J. Shumaker

Criminal defense lawyer

Susan Ann Kassel headshot
Susan Kassel

Divorce and separation lawyer

Jared Daniel Adams headshot
Jared Adams

DUI and DWI lawyer

Sean Cleary headshot
Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

"Strike Force Soldier" representing members charged w/ contempt., Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 in Georgia, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Pharmacology/Toxicology Principles in Courtroom, Scientific Law Forums

2009

Certificate of Appreciation, Cobb County Mock Trials

2006

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certificate, Ron Lloyd and Tony Corroto Georgia Certified Instructors

2006

Certificate of Appreciation, Cobb County Mock Trial Competition

2001

BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2019 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member Legislative Policy Committee

2019 - Present

The Oaks Neighborhood Association

President

2016 - Present

GACDL Strike Force (team defending fellow bar members threatened with contempt of court)

Member

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association (National Organization)

Member

2014 - Present

Cobb Justice Foundation

Legal Aid Volunteer Attorney

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Radio Relay League

Member KK4UUA

2013 - Present

Douglas County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Innocence Project- Idaho (Boise)

Attorney Volunteer

2012 - Present

Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Douglas County Chapter

2008 - Present

North Atlanta Riding Club (Bicycle)

Member

2005 - Present

Atlanta Bicycle Campaign

Member

2001 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Cobb Couny Criminal Lawyers Bar Section

Member

1990 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member of Bar

1986 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1983 - Present

Georgia Court of Appeals

Bar Member

1983 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1983 - Present

Georgia Supreme Court

Member of Bar

2017 - 2019

Kiwanis

Member

2016 - 2020

The Oaks Neighborhood Association

Officer, vice president, president

2011 - 2016

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2009 - 2009

Georgia High School Moot Court

Judge

2008 - 2011

Marietta Lawyer's Club

Member

2006 - 2006

Georgia High School Moot Court

Judge

2003 - 2005

Martin Lakes Condominium Association

Director

2000 - 2000

Georgia High School Moot Court

Judge

1988 - 1989

Cobb County Bar Younger Lawyers Section

Vice President Events

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. F. (identity witheld at client's request)

Case dismissed after judge ruled that because the traffic stop was illegal any evidence obtained as result of illegal violation of Defendant's right against unreasonable searches and seizures must be suppressed at trial.

State v. Allen 262 Ga. App. 724

Case Dismissed, Indictment Quashed

Client requests anonymity

Judgment of conviction vacated

State v. King, 191 Ga. App. 706

Case against defendant dismissed

See More Legal Cases

Education

2006

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

DUI Field Sobriety Testing

1983

Emory University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1980

University of Maryland, College Park

Batchelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Criminal Lawyers Section

Presenter, Motions to Suppress Exclusionary Rule

2014

Cobb County Bar Assocition Criminal Law Section

Defending Against Prosecutions Under the Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act

2011

New uses for technology in the practice of criminal law

Creative new uses for technology in the practice of criminal law

2009

Using Powerpoint Effectively at Trial

Using Powerpoint Effectively at Trial

2007

Criminal Law

Various Criminal Law Subjects and Overview of the Profession of Criminal Law Attorney

2002

Acme Supply National Meeting Nassau Bahamas

How to ethically and successfully conduct your business without getting arrested. Concentration on FTC Cooling Off Rule, local permitting requirements, avoiding fraud claims.

Publications

2001

Gwinnett Magazine Small Business Owners Guide to Trademark and Copyright Law

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution