Atty. Matthew David Cohen

Atty. Matthew David Cohen

Mr. Matthew David Cohen is a lawyer practicing civil rights, special education, mental health law and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Matthew David Cohen at a glance

Matthew David Cohen is a civil rights, education, and health care attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1981) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Matthew David Cohen is a lawyer practicing civil rights, special education, mental health law and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Matthew practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew David Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Matthew David Cohen is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Matthew David Cohen is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Matthew David Cohen is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew David Cohen

Where is Matthew David Cohen's law office located?
Matthew David Cohen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew David Cohen handle?
Matthew David Cohen focuses on civil rights, education, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew David Cohen practiced law?
Matthew David Cohen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Matthew David Cohen go to law school?
Matthew David Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Matthew David Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1981
B.A.
Grinnell College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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