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Practice areas
My primary focus is on sex crime defense and high level felony crimes including, but not limited to, homicide and other violent crimes, domestic violence offenses, white collar crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes.
My focus is on any serious high level DUI/DWI/OWI offense including, but not limited to, all felony level offenses, injury and death cases, CDL offenses, and other driving offenses involving negligent, intoxicated or drugged driving.
Cohen Law Offices, LLC
17 S Barstow St
PO Box 1938
Eau Claire, WI, 54702-1938
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1991 | 11/17/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Forensic Chromatography IX: Blood Testing Theory & Practice | American Chemical Society | 2013 |
Forensic Chromatography: Solid Drug Dose Testing III | American Chemical Society | 2013 |
(NHTSA)/(IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Course | Platt and Associates | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Attorney | Cohen Law Offices | 2012 - Present |
Owner/Attorney | Johnson and Cohen | 2006 - 2012 |
Attorney | Laman and Swenson | 1999 - 2006 |
Owner/Attoreney | Wachowski, Johnson and Cohen | 1994 - 1999 |
Associate Attorney | Hertel, White, Schilling and Johnson | 1991 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Eau Claire County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Member | N/A |
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board of Directors | N/A |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Eau Claire Morning Rotary | Past President - Former Board Member | N/A |
Chippewa River Industries | Chairman-Board of Directors | N/A |
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Supreme Court Preliminary Review Committee | Attorney Member | 2006 - 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Wisconsin Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
Dartmouth College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Lunch and the Law | Evidenced Based Practice in Eau Claire and its Procedures and Effects | 2011 |
Lunch and the Law | New OWI Law Changes and Effects | 2010 |
Lunch and the Law | Implications of Specific USSC Cases on Duties of Defense Counsel Towards Non-citizens | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v Thomas Martin | Not Guilty |
State v. Zarnke | Supreme Court Reversed Court of Appeals |
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Daniel Skarie, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of attending the DUI Defense Lawyers Association summer conference with Atty. Cohen. Michael is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable trial attorney. I would have no hesitation referring a friend or family member to Atty. Cohen.
Heather Pauls, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
While Mike and I do not work together anymore, I believe Mike to be hands-down the number one defense attorney in the area. He might not be warm and fuzzy, but he gets the job done and does a great job for his clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike.
Harry Hertel, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer based upon knowing him for twenty years. I originally hired Mike upon his graduation from the University of Wisconsin Law School, and found him to be a zealous advocate for his clients. He stays current on changes in the law, and is able to cite cases with speed and accuracy. He argues well for his clients, and fights hard for acceptable solutions if possible. If not, he is not afraid to try cases, no matter how difficult. Although we are technically competitors, we have a good relationship, and often meet to discuss issues important to our clients. I consider Mike to be among the elite defense attorneys in the Chippewa Valley.
Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Cohen is an exemplary attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. Hiring him might very well be the best decision that you have ever made. His answers on Avvo are perfect. I have practiced for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney and he is one of the best I have encountered.
Josh Lee, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Cohen is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. He attends the best of the best seminars across the US to learn all the latests cutting edge science and defenses to put to use defending you when accused of a DUI/DWI. A good guy, a desire to fight, and knowledge to do it with makes for a great combination for your defense.
Brian Manchester, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is an excellent lawyer. I met him at the Forensic Gas Chromatography School put on by the American Chemical Society. This is a training school put on for elite DUI lawyers from across the country. Mike is one of those lawyers who truely shows dedication to his clients and attending this training course is one of them. If you are arrested for DUI in the areas where Mike practices you must hire this man.
Robert Henak, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is a conscientious and thoughtful lawyer who cares about his clients. I am happy to endorse him.
Todd Schroeder, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael Cohen is an excellent lawyer and zealous advocate for his clients. He is one of only a handful of attorneys statewide that understands the "science" behind drunk driving prosecutions and thus how to defend against it. If you need a cutting-edge defense attorney, hire Michael Cohen.
Nathan Dineen, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I fully endorse attorney Cohen. He is known across the State for DUI and Criminal Defense. He is skilled litigator and has an excellent reputation. You will be well-serves with him on your side.
Emily Long, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Mr. Cohen both as a prosecutor and a fellow attorney. I have found him to be excellent both at determining the worth of a case and defending cases.
Charles Franklin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!
Jill Schilling, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 2012
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I worked with Mike in the same criminal defense law firm early in his career, and I was impressed from the beginning with his dedication, tenacity, and creative thinking. Mike works diligently for his clients, and I would not hesitate to refer people to him.
Jay Heit, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mike works hard for his clients.
Michael Witt, Criminal defense Attorney on May 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Through my interaction with him on the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers board, I can say that his reputation as a tenacious and intelligent advocate for his clients is well deserved.
I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community.
Andrew Mishlove, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael Cohen is a preeminent lawyer in the Eau Claire area. Not only is Mike a skilled advocate, but he truly cares about his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a close friend or family member to Michael Cohen. Andrew Mishlove
Tazewell Shepard, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 29, 2011
Relationship: Friend
This an excellent lawyer, espcially in the area of criminal defense. Mr. Cohen has the respect of judges and attorneys alike.
Howard Lewis, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cohen is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is one of the best Criminal Defense attorneys in WI and if I needed a criminal defense attorney he is the one I would call first. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession.
William Morgan, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 17, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known and worked with Mike for several years and he has consistently shown the utmost dedication to his clients and the profession. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Karyn Missimer, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As one can see from his many thoughtful posts on Avvo, Michael is a creative lawyer dedicated to obtaining the best results for his clients. Further, he has the skill and knowledge to defend his clients vigorously. I whole-heartedly recommend Michael's services.