About Bert
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37 years | 2,000 cases
37 years | 1,000 cases
37 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 42 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1983
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Attorney Bert W. Cohen
Call 770-422-5101, 191 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA, 30060
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Bert W. Cohen's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
138 Client Reviews
Showing 46 - 50 of 138 reviews
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Wonderful attorney!
Making the decision to hire Mr. Cohen to represent my son was absolutely one of the best decisions I have ever made. From beginning to the end, Mr. Cohen was consistent, trustworthy, intelligent, and full of helpful information. He always made sure that we felt comfortable contacting him with any q...
Bert Cohen
Replied last January 20, 2016Thank you for the kind words. I am very happy with our result. I greatly appreciate the trust you placed in me and I wish you good luck in your future endeavors.
Posted by Ian | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Did an Amazing job!
Mr. Cohen was a great lawyer. He helped me in my time of need and performed all the duties necessary of him. Without his help I don't know what I would have done. He was more than willing to talk to me whenever I had questions and made sure I understood what was happening with my case. Hopefully ...
Posted by CM | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledgeable & Courteous
I would highly recommend Mr. Cohen to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable and courteous lawyer. From our initial conversation up until the moment my case was reslolved, Mr. Cohen treated me with respect & dignity, regardless of whether I deserved it or not. He oozed confidence yet was warm...
Bert Cohen
Replied last January 20, 2016Thank you for entrusting your predicament to me to handle. Practicing law is a privilege and I was indeed a privilege to assist a good person needing help.
Posted by David | October 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Completely Professional and Knowledgable
Mr. Cohen helped my son through an incident that occurred earlier this summer. My son made a bad decision to shoplift from a major retailer. He was caught, arrested, and charged. Mr. Cohen knew exactly what to do to help my son and our family navigate through this. He was quick to respond and answer ...
Posted by Cindy | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Don't try to fix it alone, save yourself the aggravation
Bert’s legal expertise was very effective in resolving my legal dilemma. I was frustrated in trying to resolve a shoplifting warrant on my own. I spent a lot of time & effort in making several phone calls to inconsiderate personnel trying to explain the situation. After feeling completely defeated ...
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Experience
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 LawyersMember Legislative Policy Committee
2019 - Present
The Oaks Neighborhood AssociationPresident
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 FoundationLegal Aid Volunteer Attorney
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Radio Relay LeagueMember KK4UUA
2013 - Present
Douglas County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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 CampaignMember
2001 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Cobb Couny Criminal Lawyers Bar SectionMember
1990 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember of Bar
1986 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1983 - Present
Georgia Court of AppealsBar Member
1983 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1983 - Present
Georgia Supreme CourtMember of Bar
2017 - 2019
KiwanisMember
2016 - 2020
The Oaks Neighborhood AssociationOfficer, vice president, president
2011 - 2016
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2009 - 2009
Georgia High School Moot CourtJudge
2008 - 2011
Marietta Lawyer's ClubMember
2006 - 2006
Georgia High School Moot CourtJudge
2003 - 2005
Martin Lakes Condominium AssociationDirector
2000 - 2000
Georgia High School Moot CourtJudge
1988 - 1989
Cobb County Bar Younger Lawyers SectionVice President Events
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
Case Dismissed, Indictment Quashed
Judgment of conviction vacated
Case against defendant dismissed
Education
2006
DUI Field Sobriety Testing
1983
Juris Doctor
1980
Batchelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Presenter, Motions to Suppress Exclusionary Rule
2014
Defending Against Prosecutions Under the Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act
2011
Creative new uses for technology in the practice of criminal law
2009
Using Powerpoint Effectively at Trial
2007
Various Criminal Law Subjects and Overview of the Profession of Criminal Law Attorney
2002
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
Languages
English
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