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Angelica Cogliano is a partner at CMK Defense in Austin, with a practice focused on serious felony cases and forensic science litigation. She’s built her reputation in the courtroom—trying cases to verdict in seven states and counting, and arguing before the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Fifth Circuit. Angelica consults nationally on jury selection and trial strategy, running virtual mock jury focus groups across the country. Her toughest panel remains her dog, Ginsburg, and two cats—Stardust and Schrödinger—who provide companionship, critique, and quantum uncertainty.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2016
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505 West 12th Street, Suite 206, Austin, TX, 78701
20 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Katherine | July 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Gets the job done.
Angelica was easy to talk to, explained the possible outcomes clearly and matter of factly. She went out of her way to represent my case even after my charge was dropped to a class c misdemeanor (which she was not obligated to represent). She made a nightmare in my life manageable and both of my c...
Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Angelica battled a corrupt system and won
Angelica Is a lawyer's lawyer. I'm a lawyer too. Angelica represented me in a case involving a judge and a prosecutor who teamed up to cover up a mistake made by the clerks. They tried to blame me and my client for their shortcomings and for major failures in the system. Then they engaged in retaliat...
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Unusual call
Received a call July 2018 said I was going to have a jury trial July the following week on July 30th for an accident had occurred in the university co-op parking garage in April of 2018. However Angelica was contacted she took my case which went went on for about a year if not more I'm sure she made ...
Posted by Andre T. Medina | October 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Most pleasant human being
Angelica is a world class human. She literally save my life. A persone lie to the police about me my trial lasted 3 + years she researched and work so hard to save me from many year in jail. I was depressed and confused during the trial. Her team and hard work from her save my life and show how ...
Posted by Josh | February 28, 2019
Execellent Representation
Great representation! Angelica made this process much more informative and less intimidating. This allowed me to handle my defense case in an educated and feasible manner. I successfully completed the terms of my case as well as found new community volunteer activities thanks to Angelica! Great job.
"Angelica is one of my favorite lawyers in the Austin community. When a person is accused of a criminal offense, their lawyer needs to analyze the elements of the offense and relevant facts to find any holes in the state's case. There is no replacement for immaculate attention to detail, a knowledge of the law, and hard work. Angelica brings each of these pieces to her cases and anyone would be lucky to have her as their lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer!!! Angelica was trained by the best Trial Lawyers in this Country. I watched her perform. If you are going to Trial, this is the girl you want in your corner. In addition, she has a huge heart and will fight for you out the gate!!!"
"I have known Angelica since our first year of law school. She is a skilled and compassionate attorney who knows the law very well. Angelica is readily available and not afraid to work long hours for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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2026
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Rising Star, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Board Member
Board Member
2016
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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