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My practice is focused almost entirely on sex offenses. This includes child molestation and child pornography charges. While many of my clients have already been charged with a criminal offense, some are simply being investigated for such crimes. My office is situated in Seattle, but I handle these cases throughout the State.
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Acquired: 1981
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 1979
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316 Occidental Avenue S., Suite 500, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by Christina | July 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Cohen ignore critical evidence in our sons case. Mr. Cohen won’t listen to us, He made statements that the State Prosecutors were playing hard ball, but would be forced to drop specific untrue allegations. That didn’t happen, instead Mr. Cohen gave the case to the Wa. State Prosecutors, like...
Posted by Art | January 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I've hired Mr. Cohen based on the reviews. It was my biggest mistake of my life. He ignored all evidence, including the polygraph test results. The deal he made with the prosecutor put me in jail for many months, cost me a lot's of money (all my retirement saving) and causing trauma even in these day...
Posted by Jessica | May 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was falsely accused and charged with a crime last summer - I have never committed a crime and don’t even have a recent speeding ticket. From the very start, Jeff made himself available at all times, and worked tirelessly to defend me, both from the criminal charges and the CPS investigation. He lef...
Posted by Ryan | March 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Jeffrey lived up to every bit of his stellar reputation. He was extremely professional, straight forward and set clear expectations through the entire process. He made himself available to me 24/7 to answer any questions I had. He went above and beyond through my entire case to ensure that we were...
Posted by Jeff D | December 31, 2013
I was accused falsely of a very serious crime over 20 years ago and charged. i HAD NEVER been charged with a crime in my life, no criminal history. I could have spent up to 20 years in prison, but he fought for me every step of the way believing in my innocence, he went above and beyond what was exp...
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a strong advocate for his clients. I refer a lot of my criminal work to him and trust him to obtain good outcomes for my clients."
"I have known Jeff for over 20 years. He is simply and unequivocally the best at what he does. If I need a referral, I never hesitate to recommend Jeff, and think of no one else."
"Jeff is an outstanding and experienced lawyer. His knowledge and experience in domestic violence and sexual assault cases is superlative. He brings that knowledge and experience together with strong negotiating and trial skills to the cases of each of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a stand-up guy providing representation in difficult situations. I have recommended Jeff in the past and will do so again in the future."
Family lawyer
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2010
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, National Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2000
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1979
Commendation for Distinguished Achievement, The International Academy Of Trial Lawyers
2009 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Jeffrey D. Cohen
1997 - 2009
Partner, Cohen & Iaria
1992 - 1997
Owner, Law Offices of Jeffrey D. Cohen
1990 - 1991
Assistant Public Defender, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public Defender
1981 - 1990
Owner, Law Offices of Jeffrey D. Cohen
1979 - 1981
Assistant Public Defender, Lane County Public Defender's Office
2011 - Present
King County Bar Association, Judicial Conferencing CommitteeMember
2002 - Present
King County Bar Association, Judicial Screening CommitteeMember
2001 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2000 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyAdjunct Faculty
1981 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - 2007
American Civil Liberties Union of WashingtonCooperating Attorney
1987 - 2007
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysFounding Member
1983 - 1987
Edmonds Community CollegeAdjunct Professor of Criminal Law
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Getting Creative with SSOSA
2009
Cross examination
2008
Child Pornography
2002
Nuts & Bolts of Criminal Law
2001
Nuts & Bolts of Criminal Law
2000
Voir Dire--A Defense Attorney's Perspective
1998
Interviewing Child Witnesses
1998
Excited Utterancesin Domestic Violence Cases
1997
Child Abuse Investigation and Interviewing; Effective Testimony
1992
Putting the Defendant on the Stand
2010
2009
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