Douglas Todd Cohen

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Douglas Todd Cohen

also known as Douglas T. Cohen, Peak Legal Services, LLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Child Abuse

110 16th Street, Ste 1400, Denver, CO

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About Douglas

Biography

Former Prosecutor here to help you with Sex Crimes, DUI, Criminal Defense, and related child custody cases in Colorado.

Former Prosecutor with over 25 years experience here to help you with Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense cases in Colorado.

Former SVU Prosecutor with over 25 years experience here to help you with Sex Crimes and Sex Offense cases in Colorado.

Former Prosecutor with over 25 years experience to help you with DUI and Traffic Offenses in Colorado.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 40%

As a senior district attorney, I served three terms in sex crimes and family violence units. I know the types of evidence the prosecution presents, all potential defenses and the complex sex offender sentencing rules in both Colorado and Wyoming.

30 years

40%
DUI and DWI 30%

A former Senior Assistant District Attorney with 25 years DUI and traffic case experience. I zealously represent clients in DUI, DWAI and DUI-D offenses in Colorado and Wyoming, and tailor strategy to each client's needs and goals.

30 years

30%
Child Abuse 15%

A former Senior Assistant District Attorney in Colorado with over 28 year experience to help clients defend child abuse, child custody cases and CPS and Human Services allegations.

30 years

15%
Criminal Defense 15%

A former Senior Assistant District Attorney in Colorado with more than 25 years felony trial experience, specializing in homicide, DUI, sex assaults, child abuse and domestic violence. I zealously represent adults and juveniles.

30 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 29 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wyoming for 6 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2019

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Peak Legal Services, LLC

110 16th Street, Ste 1400, Denver, CO, 80202

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Peak Legal Services LLC

11990 Grant St, Ste 550, Northglenn, CO, 80223

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717 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO, 80401

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Douglas Todd Cohen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

139 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 139 reviews

Posted by Andres | December 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Douglas Cohen is an excellent Attorney and frankly "a good guy". He was persistent in making sure the out come of my case was fair. He truly cared and understood the aftermath of my case could of had serious consequences to my Professional career. Fortunately, my case had the best end-result and ...I am very appreciative. Douglas"s team was communicative and resposive as well. Thank you so much Doug !!!!! Andres Mejia.

Douglas Cohen

Replied last December 06, 2021

It was a pleasure to help you with the jam you got into when you came to visit our lovely state of Colorado. I hope the experience you went through did not sour you on returning here. I am glad we were able to get such a positive result for you.

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Defense lawyer

Doug and his team were fantastic, and did a very good job handling my case. Doug not only helped me get through the whole process, but took the extra steps to make sure that outcome was something I was comfortable with. I was facing up to life in jail, and life supervision. I ended up with very littl...e jail, and a small portion of supervision with a deferred sentence. I would recommend hiring Doug for anybody that is dealing with sex crimes.

Douglas Cohen

Replied last December 06, 2021

thanks so much for hanging in there with me and working together to get the plea and sentence that was fair and allows you to move on with your life v being in prison for life.

Posted by Mark | November 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Representation from Doug Cohen

I had been cited for an offense and my family did research on who could best assist me with the legal process for my case. Doug Cohen selected and worked my case from end-to-end with professionalism and patience. Since I was not familiar with the laws affecting my case he did a great job of explainin...g and waling me through what needed to be done for the best outcome for my situation. I would highly recommend Mr. Cohen if you need representation in any of his specialties.

Douglas Cohen

Replied last November 29, 2021

thank you so much for taking the time to post such a nice review. It was a pleasure helping you and glad your family chose me!

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI- Professional and knows his stuff!

I was arrested for a DUI. This was a first time DUI, but due to my BAC I was at risk of jail time and loss of license. Mr. Cohen was clear, kind and available every step of this long process. His dedication and deep knowledge of the law allowed me to not only reduce my sentence, but allowed me to ke...ep my license and not face jail. Mr. Cohen is THE BEST in his field.

Douglas Cohen

Replied last November 09, 2021

What a nice review, thank you! Folks don't alway realize how many moving parts there are to a DUI case. There's examination of and potential legal challenges to the evidence of the initial stop, roadside tests, and chemical testing of your blood or breath. And there is a separate, parallel DMV license revocation procedure. And then there is the human side, the mitigation side. Building a plan to show the DA and Court you made a mistake and are not a bad person. You stuck with me on all these fronts and you were an awesome client to work with. I'm happy we got such a positive result for your DUI case in Jefferson County and for you personally.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Doug Cohen gets the job done!

In January 2021 my husband and I hired Doug Cohen to be our attorney in a very serious criminal case that my husband had been arrested for. We had never had any dealings with the legal system before so we were lost and did not know where to start. Mr. Cohen met with us the very day that we called ...and spent adequate time getting to know us and our case. Right away he filed paperwork with the local courts and started getting all of the information that he needed. One thing that Doug told us up front was that the court system and proceedings would take a long time. And they did! But Doug was always there to reassure us that it was normal and we would prevail. He came up with lots of ideas that ultimately helped my husband's case. Mr. Cohen spent many hours talking to our local DA to come up with a plea bargain. He also traveled 3+ hours to be at the sentencing and spoke at great length in my husband's defense. What could have been a lengthy prison sentence ended up being a deferred judgement and probation. We will be forever grateful to Mr. Cohen for helping us in our time of need. Please call Peak Legal Services if you are in need of a professional and genuinely caring attorney. We are so glad that we did!

Douglas Cohen

Replied last November 09, 2021

Thank for your kind words and for trusting in me and my team in our plan to help you and your husband. Hopefully you will get past this and be able to move on with your lives. It was an honor to get to know you and your family and to represent your husband. I also did not mind the drive at all. It is my job and I love traveling all over Colorado and Wyoming to help people in their communities. Best wishes.

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Douglas Todd Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Wasley

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen and I were both attorneys on a number of Dependency and Neglect cases wherein I observed him to be a conscientious and zealous advocate. Mr. Cohen was always prepared, professional, respectful, and he commanded a great knowledge of the law and his client."

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Todd Narum

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Doug on a highly contentious criminal case several years ago and found him very professional and highly competent. He continues to do a great job for his clients and I highly recommend him."

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Sean Marvin

Unknown lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is an excellent lawyer who knows his stuff, works hard, cares about his clients, and gets results. I highly endorse him."

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Margherita Downey

Domestic violence lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cohen filed a detailed response on this website that I reviewed and thought was outstanding. He clearly knows what he is doing and appears to give 100% which is an excellent quality in a lawyer and is supported by his client reviews,"

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cohen is an outstanding attorney and I highly recommend his legal services."

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Chris Halsor

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I spent several years working with Doug at the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office and consider him to have been my mentor in how to prepare and try felony cases. Doug is exceptionally thorough and detailed oriented. Someone hiring Doug can be certain that he will take the time to consider their case and scrutinize all angles of it. He is also very strategic and from the inception of a case considers the different pieces of evidence or lack thereof and what follow up is needed. Doug is a straight-shooter and will provide clients with a very candid assessment of their case, all the while being very considerate and invested in the well-being of those affected. I would highly recommend Doug."

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Jack Fleischman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a practicing criminal defense attorney and have known attorney Cohen for 20 years. We have consulted together regarding case issues. We both have represented clients in major felony sex assault cases and often discuss trial and plea strategies to achieve the best outcome in what many attorneys consider the most difficult crimial law cases. Doug is one of the most detailed and result oriented attorney I know. His extensive prior experience as a DA and attorney for internal corporate investigations makes him a go to attorney when your freedom or your companies reputation is at stake. Doug's experience in and out of the courtroom will make a difference in the outcome of your case."

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Andrew Weisberg

General practice lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a criminal defense lawyer and I have had the pleasure of knowing Doug Cohen for over 20 years. Doug is one of the most talented lawyers I have ever known. He is intelligent, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He is very honest and trustworthy. I would highly recommend Doug Cohen if you are in need of a top notch attorney."

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Chris Halsor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Todd Narum

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Sean Marvin

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Geoffrey Heim

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 100 Lawyers Award, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - 2014

Senior Deputy District Attorney - SVU, 1st Judicial District

2007 - 2011

Senior Corporate Counsel - Director of Investigations, Qwest Communications

2001 - 2007

Deputy District Attorney, 1st Judicial District Colorado

1996 - 2000

Deputy District Attorney - DV, 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Mack - Denver District Court

Charges dismissed

People v. Kuisis - Denver District Court

Not guilty verdict and dismissal of charges.

People v. Jackson

Case dismissed after stop ruled unconstitutional

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Education

1996

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law

J.D.

1986

Northwestern University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Colorado District Attorneys Association Annual Conference

Child Abuse and Domestic Violence litigation

2012

Colorado District Attorneys Council Annual Conference 2012

Professionalism & Ethics in Prosecution of Family and Persons Crimes

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Douglas earned significant contribution points in 2015.

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