About Bert
Practice Areas
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37 years | 2,000 cases
37 years | 1,000 cases
37 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 42 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1983
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Location
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 16 - 20 of 41 reviews | Communication Style
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2015 | Criminal Defense
A Second Chance
Mr. Cohen made what could have been a life altering event with extreme negative consequences an opportunity to start again fresh. The case Mr. Cohen assisted us with was a misdemeanor drug charge and traffic violation that led to an arrest. He was able to recommend and assist us with the completio...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Cobb County Aggravated Assault case
Mr Cohen has been my Attorney for the past year 2014-2015, and represented my self defense claim in the above matter. I was confident I had the right lawyer after just a few minutes in discussion with him. He was thorough in explaining the court procedures, and competently displayed his legal knowled...
Posted by Colin | May 29, 2014
For being in a bind and from out of state, got lucky choosing Mr. Cohen to represent me
Bert Cohen was reliable and knowledgable, and in constant contact with me whenever he needed something for my case, or notifying me about my case. Not only is he professional and easy to talk to in person and on the phone, but it is evident that he is in this business for the right reasons.
Posted by Wesley | March 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Devoted Lawyer
Bert was recommended to me through a friend when I asked him if he knew any really good attorneys. Bert offered me a fair pricing for my case and immediately began working for me. He has a lot of knowledge and experience and kept me very well informed of my case, emailing all paperwork and the arrest...
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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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