Atty. Ellen Laura Cohen

Atty. Ellen Laura Cohen

Ellen Laura Cohen is a lawyer practicing criminal; criminal law, criminal defense. Ellen received a B.A. degree from George Williams College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Ellen Laura Cohen at a glance

Ellen Laura Cohen is an Asst. U. S. Atty. based in West Palm Beach, Florida. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979) and Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U (1988). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1979) and George Williams College (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Laura Cohen is a lawyer practicing criminal
  • criminal law, criminal defense
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from George Williams College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Ellen practices in West Palm Beach, FL

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Ellen Laura Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Laura Cohen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Ellen Laura Cohen's law office located?
Ellen Laura Cohen's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Laura Cohen handle?
Ellen Laura Cohen focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Ellen Laura Cohen practiced law?
Ellen Laura Cohen has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Ellen Laura Cohen go to law school?
Ellen Laura Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1979
B.A.
George Williams College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U
Admitted: 1988

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