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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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 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

EXCELLENT SEX CRIMES & CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER!!

I was charged with a sex offense in Jefferson County that threatened to destroy my life and career. After researching many attorneys, I hired Mr Cohen. I made the right choice. Mr. Cohen is an amazing lawyer and he and his staff also are very professional. He took his time to help me resolve a se...x crimes case that could have resulted in a long-term, potential lifetime prison sentence, major restrictions on my freedom and keep me from raising my kids and running my business. After a stressful, long year in and out of court, Mr. Cohen was able to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor with probation and helped me keep my family and business. He also saved me from having to be on the sex registry for life. Mr. Cohen gathered all the details and put together a plan for me and him to work as a team to reach a reasonable plea. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Cohen. He is patient, understanding, caring, and understands what each client is going through. Mr. Cohen is a fighter and he will fight for the right reason. He will fight for YOU!

Douglas Cohen

Replied last December 13, 2023

I truly appreciate this review. I know how difficult these cases are for clients and that they are often faced with consequences that can be hard to accept. But you have accepted both the proper level of responsibility and the right-sized consequences, which we worked together to achieve for you. This has given you light at the end of a much, much shorter tunnel. So I commend you for that. You did the heavy lifting. I just helped get you there. Best wishes moving forward.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Review of Attorney Douglas T. Cohen

I highly recommend Attorney Douglas T. Cohen if you find yourself with a DUI case in Colorado or Wyoming. I am a military veteran and retired commercial pilot with an impeccable history. Unfortunately, I was ticketed for a first-ever DUI while on vacation in Wyoming. Mr. Cohen was diligent in ana...lyzing all the evidence in the case. He got the breath test result thrown out due to improper testing procedures, which enabled me to keep my drivers license. Attorney Cohen also negotiated a deferred judgment,sparing me a costly trial and trip back to Wyoming. He got my case totally dismissed after an abbreviated probation. I was very nervous and also embarrassed by the court process as I had never been in trouble before. Attorney Cohen spent a lot of time answering and responding to my questions and trying to put me at ease. I highly recommend him.

Douglas Cohen

Replied last December 09, 2023

thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honor to help you resolve this matter and always appreciate being able to help citizens who served our country honorably.

Posted by Kasen | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend!

Doug did a great jon helping us out with a matter. He was diligent, professional and caring. He was very thorough and compassionate. Truly appreciate all he does.

Douglas Cohen

Replied last December 09, 2023

thanks so much for the compliment and for trusting me in helping your family.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Doug Cohen Really Helped Me With an Out of State Drug Case

Doug Cohen was extremely helpful in helping me with a citation I (Colorado resident) got in Wyoming. I was found to have a very small amount of marijuana in my car, and Doug helped me navigate the Wyoming court and got me a great deal that ended up being a small fine and some community service hours ...in exchange for a deferred and eventually dropped sentence. He also ensured so I didn’t have to commute from Denver to Wyoming to fulfill my community service hours or any drug testing. Doug is super communicative and, responds quickly to all texts and calls and explains everything really clearly, while also being a really nice person.

Douglas Cohen

Replied last September 23, 2022

thanks for the review! Wyoming has different rules about marijuana than Colorado so this is reminder that in Wyoming marijuana is still a crime and a "drug" case there. Also, the Wyoming State Patrol is always out on lookout for ways to contact/stop drivers with out of state plates. But glad we could help you get through this one unscathed.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2022 | DUI & DWI

Went Out of His Way to Help

I was referred to Doug in July 2022 due to a DUI charge in Cheyenne, WY (Laramie County). Never having any previous charges in my life, and therefore not really knowing the best course of action, I pled guilty to the DUI in my initial hearing. I contacted multiple attorneys in my home town, none of w...hom returned my calls once they learned I pled guilty. So I was in a panic as I had no idea how to navigate the "system" I was dealing with (WY DOT, my mandated ETG tests, my court ordered Substance Abuse Evaluation, etc.). I was finally referred to Doug, and after the experience I had with the previous attorneys, I wasn't expecting much. I told him at the beginning of the call that I had pled guilty, and not only did he spend 30 minutes advising me on that initial call, he advised me that he didn't want to take any money because as I had pled guilty he wasn't sure what he could do! Not something I was expecting at all. However, his assistance didn't stop there. Over the course of the next three weeks, we traded emails (which he always promptly responded to) where he advised me on matters such as: 1) Since it was my first offense, he informed me of WY Statute 7-13-301 The Deferred Conviction First Offender Statute that allows the court to place the defendant on probation, and if/when those probationary requirements are met, the initial charge is dismissed. I made this request and it was granted! I wouldn't have even known to request this were it not for Doug. This likely saved my career as otherwise, I would have had a DUI conviction on my record for 10 years. 2) He suggested I write a letter to the presiding judge, as well as the DA, in advance of my sentencing hearing letting them know it was first offense and why I think I qualified for the Deferred Conviction, which I did. 3) he navigated me through dealing with the Wyoming Dept of Transportation to make the request for a Probationary License, which was granted. This also helped me avoid damage to my career as it allows me to continue to drive to and from work every day. 4) He helped me prepare for my SAT/ASI Evaluation. As a result, I the recommendation I received was for the minimum 8 hour DUI class. During our email correspondence, I again offered to pay a retainer to secure his help, but again, as he felt there wasn't much he could do due to my guilty plea, he wouldn't take it. I can't tell you how impressive this still is to me, especially after my initial attempt to secure counsel. Not only does Doug and his firm come highly regarded by others in he legal profession (the attorney who referred me to Doug is tops in his field in Colorado), I can attest, based on my experience, that he is an honest, ethical person who clearly wants to help.

Douglas Cohen

Replied last August 14, 2022

Glad it worked out for you and that I could steer you in the right direction...but next time (of if a friend asks) yes, hire counsel before you plead guilty!!

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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

Family lawyer

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Sean Marvin

Military law lawyer

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Geoffrey Heim

Criminal defense lawyer

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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