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
- Check
- 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 6 - 10 of 41 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Dianna | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I recommend Mr. Cohen
I highly recommend Mr. Cohen . I called him on a Sat afternoon and he contacted me back very quickly even agreed to meet with me that very afternoon. Throuout the entire case he was very professional, easy to contact and he kept us informed on what was happening . . We are very happy with the outc...
Bert Cohen
Replied last September 23, 2019Thank you I appreciate the positive review and am glad to be a positive contribution to ******'s life.
Posted by Betrum | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Bert is the Best
Bert took a case for me that was outside of his normal work, and helped me immensely to come out on top. He is professional, honest (even if its not what you want to hear), was fair on pricing and always available. Bert was recommended to me and I'd recommend him to anyone.
Bert Cohen
Replied last July 31, 2019Thank you for the review. I am very happy with you for the great result we got!
Posted by marcus | July 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
best lawyer ive ever met
I hired bert cohen for a complicated case or to me it was. he awnsered any and all questions and explained all possible outcomes. he took the time to have me understand what I did not and was not afraid to stand up for me in court. I am very very happy with the outcome of my case if I had hired someo...
Bert Cohen
Replied last July 14, 2019Thanks for the great review. It was an honor to represent you and meet your family. Best of luck to you!
Posted by Max | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Simple, straightforward, trustworthy
Mr.Cohen was the best lawyer I have ever hired. I had two traffic court violations and with his help one was reduced and the other was dissmisssed. Before court, Mr.Cohen called me and made sure I had everything ready. He made sure I totally understood what was going to happen and everything that wou...
Posted by Richard | June 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Bert Cohen review
I highly recommend Attorney Bert Cohen. I am a retired homicide detective with a local police agency. I have known Mr. Cohen for 15 years. He has opposed me in court before in serious cases; to include Murder and Armed Robbery cases. Mr. Cohen is sharp, aggressive, and very effective. He does his jo...
Bert Cohen
Replied last June 04, 2018Thank you for the review. It was an honor to me that you entrusted me to handle this matter.
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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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