Scott Michael Cohen

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Scott Michael Cohen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Lemon law Lawyer at Northbrook, IL
Practice Areas: Lemon Law, Appeals

1363 Shermer Rd., Suite 212, Northbrook, IL

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About Scott

Biography

Helping thousands of consumers since 1996 to resolve their lemon law and other consumer claims.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Lemon Law 90%

Have personally handled and/or managed in excess of 3,000 Lemon Law, Breach of Warranty, and/or Consumer Fraud claims.

29 years | 3,000 cases

90%
Appeals 10%

Personally handled and/or managed in excess of 200 consumer appeals in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Florida, Missouri, Georgia, California, Ohio, Mississippi, and Arizona.

29 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 26 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1999

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Krohn & Moss, Ltd.

1363 Shermer Rd., Suite 212, Northbrook, IL, 60062

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Scott Michael Cohen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

5 star (65)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Candy | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of few attorneys that still have honesty and integrity!

Communication is a critical component when dealing with new clients! Scott and his staff kept us informed every couple of days about the process and how it was moving along! As you grow older, it’s nice to still find honest attorneys that want the best for their clients and not just padding their ow...n pockets! If you EVER have any questions about your legal rights with your vehicle, this is the man to turn to! Upfront and will give you honest answers even if you don’t want to hear them! A very stressful experience was made very easy by Scott! Thank you for everything!

Posted by Matt | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceeding Expectations!

Scott did an amazing job handling my case and fighting for the best terms. Our final settlement exceeded what Scott had originally estimated, which resulted in a very pleasant surprise!

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would recommend to anyone look for a lemon law attorney

Scott did a great job on my case. He did exactly what he said he would, great communication and got back to me with any answers I needed quickly. Also Scott did a fantastic job explaining things in a more simple manner so understood exactly what was happening.

Posted by Anglea | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lemon law case

Continuously kept me up to date on my case, explains everything very well. Got me more than expected, definitely recommend hiring him for your lemon law case!

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent to deal with

Great communication, clearly explained his plan. Received more than expected

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Scott Michael Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Victor Wandres

Lemon law lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Cohen is one of the most knowledgable federal warranty and lemon law lawyers in the nation. His work has helped many consumers nationwide with products that don't live up to the promises made by the manufacturers of those products. I appreciate his work as it has helped craft this ever-changing legal landscape for the better."

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Adam Maxwell

Litigation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Scott is one of the foremost consumer protection attorneys in the country. His credentials and appellate work are impressive and speak for themselves. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Migdal

Lemon law lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Scott is an excellent lawyer with great attention to detail. Scott is hands down the expert on the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, and has been integral in developing the case law to protect consumers."

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Alicia Bond

Lemon law lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Scott is an experienced civil litigation attorney who has significant knowledge of Lemon Law and other consumer matters."

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Gretchen Hafeman

Lemon law lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Scott Cohen is one of the nation's premier consumer protection and Lemon Law attorneys. I worked with Scott for 3 years. During that time, I saw first-hand how he works tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients. Scott is an attorney of integrity, knowledge and experience. He has successfully resolved countless matters through settlement, arbitration and mediation, and has significant trial and appellate experience. Scott is meticulous in his workup of a case, leaving no stone unturned . I highly recommend Scott Cohen."

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Jeffrey Spiegel

Litigation lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Excellent attorney and highly expereinced litigator. One of the greatest mentors during my career."

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Lana Dubell

Lemon law lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is one of the foremost experienced and accomplished Lemon Law attorneys in the nation. He has not only devoted his entire career towards helping consumers, he has had tremendous success at the trial court level and on appeal. If I ever needed assistance with a Lemon Law matter, I would contact Scott. I highly endorse this lawyer!"

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Nelson Guerra

Lemon law lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Lougachi

Litigation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Scott is one of the most accomplished and skilled consumer rights attorneys in the country. I have recommended him on a number of occasions to people who were seeking a highly-skilled attorney to represent them against the big automakers in breach of warranty cases and against dealerships where potential fraud was at issue. Scott is a fighter for the people and has made it his life's calling to represent and fight for consumers. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend you call and retain him to fight for you."

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Merick Limsky

Lemon law lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Agnes Martin

Lemon law lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott wrote the book on the lemon law. Whatever the lemon law question, Scott has the answer. He is hardworking, skilled, knowledgeable, and gets good results for his clients. Scott's dedication to his profession and to his clients is unmatched. I endorse Scott."

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Richard Salzman

Lemon law lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Scott Cohen as a terrific litigation attorney! As supervising attorney for Krohn & Moss, LTD, Scott represents consumers in Lemon Law actions and Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act claims against auto manufacturers who sell defective automobiles. I have worked closely with Scott since 2007 and have always found him to be a tireless and aggressive advocate for his clients. Scott is intelligent, hard-working, knowledgeable, trustworthy, diligent, friendly and accessible... he possesses all the traits a client could want in an attorney. He has also been a mentor to me throughout our years working together, offering me sound advice and litigation tips, teaching me how to be a better litigation attorney. He is also a good friend with a terrific sense of humor! It is my pleasure to endorse Scott Cohen as a superior litigator and trial attorney."

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Theodore Greene

Lemon law lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked for and with Scott Cohen for more than 12 years, and he is by far one of the best and most knowledgeable consumer law attorneys out there. Not only that, but he's a true team player who shares the glory of the victories he's helped facilitate through his direct and indirect involvement in cases I've worked on with him. My own ability -- and credibility -- as a lawyer has been enhanced more than I can say by my work for and with Scott Cohen. Scott is one of the nation's premier consumer attorneys."

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Aaron Radbil

Appeals lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Cohen has successfully handled thousands of consumer actions by means of settlement, court ordered arbitration, mediation, trial, or appeal. As nationwide appellate counsel for Krohn & Moss, Ltd. he has successfully argued six (6) landmark consumer appeals before the Supreme Courts of the States of Illinois, Indiana, Florida, and Wisconsin. He has also successfully argued appeals of significant consumer interest before the United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the appellate courts for the States of Illinois, California, Missouri, Georgia, and Florida. He has prevailed in well over fifty (50) appeals nationwide, including reversing over thirty (30) trial level decisions, and has successfully managed dozens of other appeals for which he did not personally appear. Mr. Cohen has also tried approximately fifteen (15) consumer actions to verdict."

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Sami Azhari

Litigation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Scott is dedicated to helping consumers. He was a fantastic mentor during my time at his firm. Thanks to his expertise, I improved exponentially as a trial lawyer. He has an extraordinary ability to analyze all aspects of a case and is very detail oriented. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Barker

Consumer protection lawyer

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Agnes Martin

Litigation lawyer

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Richard Salzman

Litigation lawyer

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Theodore Greene

Appeals lawyer

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Stephanie Tatar

Lemon law lawyer

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Aaron Radbil

Litigation lawyer

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Adam Maxwell

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

America's Most Honored Lawyers, Top 1%, American Registry

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top Attorney, Top Attorneys of North America

2019

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

America's Most Honored Professonals - Top 1%, American Registry

2018

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 5%, American Registry

2017

Gold Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in State of Illinois, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Clients' Choice Award 2016, Avvo

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

America's Top Attorneys, American Legal Institute

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Clients' Choice Award 2015, Avvo

2014

Clients' Choice Award 2014, Avvo

1994

Associate Editor Law Review, Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Managing Attorney, Krohn & Moss, Ltd.

1995 - 1996

Law Clerk, Celina Iinsurance Group

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk, Goldstein & Fluxgold

Associations

2014 - Present

Indiana State Bar

Member

2005 - 2006

Chicago Bar Association

Co-Chair Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Jury Instruction Committee

1999 - 2016

Federal Trial Bar

Member

1997 - 2017

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1996 - 1998

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jones v. Nissan North America, Inc., 895 N.E.2d 303

Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court

Mydlach v. DaimlerChrysler Corporation, 875 N.E.2d 1047

Consumer Prevails Before Illinois Supreme Court

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. v. Cerasani, 955 So.2d 543

Consumer Prevails Before Florida Supreme Court

Shoop v. DaimlerChrysler Corporation, 864 N.E.3d 785

Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court

Razor v. Hyundai Motor America, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 75

Consumer Prevails Before Illinois Supreme Court

Peterson v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., 697 N.W.2d 61

Consumer Prevails Before Wisconsin Supreme Court

Edwards v. Hyundai Motor America, 163 S.W.3d 494

Consumer Prevails Before Missouri Court of Appeals

Hyundai Motor America, Inc. v. Goodin, 822 N.E.2d 947

Consumer Prevails Before Indiana Supreme Court

Mayberry v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., 692 N.W.2d 226

Consumer Prevails Before Wisconsin Supreme Court

Paige v. Hyundai Motor America, 609 S.E.2d 168

Consumer prevails before Georgia Court of Appeals

DaimlerChrysler v. Franklin, 814 N.E.2d 281

Consumer prevails before Indiana Appellate Court

Esmurdoc DaimlerChrysler Corporation, 29 Fla. L. Weekly D2343

Consumer prevails before Florida District Court of Appeal

Mangold v. Nissan Motor Corporation, 809 N.E.2d 251

Consumer Prevails Before Illinois Appellate Court

Mekertichian v. Mercedes-Benz USA, 807 N.E.2d 1165

Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court

Pearson v. DaimlerChrysler Corp., 813 N.E.2d 230

Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court

Melton v. Frigidaire, et. al., 805 N.E.2d 322

Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court

Dekelaita v. Nissan Motor Corp., 799 N.E.2d 367

Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court

Check v. Clifford Chrysler, 794 N.E.2d 829

Consumer prevails before Illinois Appellate Court

Lara v. Hyundai Motor America, 770 N.E.2d 721

Consumer prevails on appeal before Illinois Appellate Court

Mrugala v. Fairfield Ford, 758 N.E.2d 423

Consumer Prevails Before Illinois Appellate Court

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Education

1996

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Illinois

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Radio Interview Lemon Law

2014

Security Ticketing v. BMW

Oral Argument before California Court of Appeals

2008

Kirkton v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.

Oral Argument before California Court of Appeals

2008

Edmund Jones v. Nissan North America, Inc.

Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court

2007

Mydlach v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.

Oral Argument before Illinois Supreme Court

2006

Jury Instruction Committee Meeting, Chicago Bar Association

Pattern Jury Instructions for the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

2006

American Honda Motor Co. v. Cerasani

Oral Argument before Florida Supreme Court

2005

Peterson v. Volkswagen of America

Oral Argument before Wisconsin Supreme Court

2005

Edwards v. Hyundai Motor America

Oral Argument before Missouri Court o f Appeals

2004

Razor v. Hyundai Motor America

Oral Argument before Illinois Supreme Court

2004

Pearson v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.

Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court

2004

Melton v. Frigidaire and Best Buy

Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court

2004

Mayberry v. Volkswagen of America

Oral Argument before Wisconsin Supreme Court

2004

Hyundai Motor America v. Goodin

Oral Argument before Indiana Supreme Court

2004

Esmurdoc v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.

Oral Argument before Florida District Court of Appeal

2004

Consumer Law Committee Meeting, Chicago Bar Association

Binding Arbitration Update

2003

Mangold v. Nissan North America

Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court

2003

Check v. Clifford Chrysler

Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court

2001

Mrugala v. Fairfield Ford, Inc.

Oral Argument before Illinois Appellate Court

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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