Atty. Michael B Cohen

Michael B Cohen is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, assault and battery, burglary and 69 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 50 yrs experience 50 year

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Michael B Cohen is a Principal based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Michael B. Cohen, P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, child custody, criminal defense, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Florida (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1977), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D. New, 1976) and Brooklyn College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar District of Columbia Bar New York State Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Michael B Cohen is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, assault and battery, burglary and 69 other areas of law
Michael received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
Michael practices at Michael B. Cohen, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Michael B Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Michael B Cohen's law office located?

Michael B Cohen's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Michael B. Cohen, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Michael B Cohen handle?

Michael B Cohen focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, child custody, criminal defense, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.

How long has Michael B Cohen practiced law?

Michael B Cohen has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.

Where did Michael B Cohen go to law school?

Michael B Cohen earned their education at (J.D. New, 1976); (B.A., 1972).

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What awards or recognition has Michael B Cohen received?

Michael B Cohen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice Assault And Battery Burglary Capital Offenses Child Abduction Child Abuse and Neglect Child Sexual Abuse Civil Forfeiture Conviction Remedies Crime Victims Compensation Criminal Antitrust Criminal Appeals Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Defense Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Criminal Law Criminal Prosecution Criminal Trial Law Criminal Trials Death Penalty Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated DUI DWI Electronic Surveillance Embezzlement Expungements Extortion Extradition Federal Criminal Law Felonies Forensic Accounting Forensic DNA Forensic Medicine Forensic Science Forgery Grand Jury Practice Habeas Corpus Hit And Run Homicide International Child Abduction International Child Custody International Criminal Law International Extradition Juvenile Criminal Law Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile Law Mail Fraud Malicious Prosecution Manslaughter Misdemeanors Money Laundering Murder Parental Kidnapping Parole and Probation Post Search And Seizure Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Stalking Theft Traffic Violations Vehicular Homicide Victims Rights Weapons Charges White Collar Criminal Defense White Collar Fraud, Wire Fraud Wiretapping

Education

J.D. New

Cumberland School of Law of Samford University

- 1976

B.A.

Brooklyn College

- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida

Admitted: 1976

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Admitted: 1977

U.S. Supreme Court

Admitted: 1979

District of Columbia

Admitted: 1980

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits

Admitted: 1981

New York

Admitted: 1981

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida including Trial Bar

Admitted: 1982

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

Admitted: 1990

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Admitted: 1991

U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Admitted: 1991

U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York

Admitted: 1995

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

Admitted: 1996

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