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
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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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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 31 - 35 of 38 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Bruce | September 21, 2010
Professional of his trade!
Bert handled our case with a high regard of case knowledge and ability to utilize the system. He kept us informed and was always cool, calm, and collected. He's an excellent communicator and kept our best interests in mind throughout our case. While working with him it becasme evident that he s...
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Attorney
Bert has been our family attorney for over 20 years. He has represented us on several matters and all have had a positive outcome. He is a strong, knowledgeable, well prepared and professional lawyer. He always works to get the best possible outcome. Most recently, Bert has worked on a criminal case ...
Posted by Shawna | May 13, 2010 | DUI & DWI
Great Lawyer
I completely recommend Bert to anyone in trouble. I had several tickets along with DUI and could've and probably should've lost my license. Bert gave me the good and bad expectations however, he resulted in an amazing outcome for me. I did not even have a day of probation. I never sent an email or...
Posted by Jason | December 04, 2009 | DUI & DWI
The most professional and knowledgeable lawyer I've ever known.
Mr. Cohen was a pleasure to work with, he was extremely knowledgeable about the law, and with my case. He stayed on top of all aspects of my case, from the early court dates all the way to my trial. He also used his professional Dui experts extremely well...and in the end i was dissmissed of all cha...
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2009 | DUI & DWI
Excellent DUI Attorney
Mr. Cohen is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgable of the law. He respects his clients and cares about their well being. In court, he was able to get a DUI charge reduced to a reckless driving charge.
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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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