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VerifiedLawFirms editorial: Criminal defense focus in South Florida — State and federal criminal cases form the center of the firm's work. Michael B. Cohen, P.A. operates in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

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About Law Office of Michael B. Cohen

The Law Office of Michael B. Cohen is a criminal defense practice based in South Florida, with offices in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

The firm concentrates on Florida state and federal criminal defense, along with matters involving extradition, deportation, and the Hague Convention.

It handles charges that include assault, domestic violence, drug possession and trafficking, DUI, homicide, sex crimes, theft, and white collar offenses such as tax evasion, mail and wire fraud, and money laundering. Michael B. Cohen leads the firm.

He worked earlier as an Assistant State Attorney for Broward County, an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and an Assistant Attorney General, prosecuting jury trials before moving to defense work. He is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer certified by The Florida Board of Legal Specialization and holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

The firm represents clients across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, and it takes state and federal cases throughout Florida. Consultations are offered at no charge.

Editor's Review

VerifiedLawFirms editorial

Criminal defense focus in South Florida

State and federal criminal cases form the center of the firm's work. Michael B. Cohen, P.A. operates in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The firm represents clients across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, and it takes state and federal cases throughout Florida.

The firm's stated work covers criminal allegations, extradition, deportation, and Hague Convention matters. Its criminal docket includes violent offenses, drug charges, impaired driving, theft, sex crimes, and white collar cases. RICO matters also appear within the stated case coverage.

In my opinion, the clearest feature is the express attention given to both state and federal defense. The firm names specific charges within that focus. This detail gives prospective clients a useful picture of the matters Michael Cohen handles.

Charge categories in closer detail

Violence and domestic allegations

The firm handles assault, homicide, sex crime, and domestic violence cases. These categories place serious violent allegations within its stated criminal defense work. The firm also identifies assault and violent crimes as a distinct area of representation.

Domestic violence receives its own mention in the firm's materials. That wording identifies it as a regular case category within the broader defense focus. Homicide and sex crime allegations add other serious felony matters to the stated caseload.

Drug, driving, and property offenses

Drug representation covers possession and trafficking allegations. The firm names those two drug categories separately. It also handles DUI and DWI cases in Florida.

Theft and property crimes form another part of the case list. The firm's description places these offenses beside drug and impaired driving matters within its state and federal defense work. Each category has a clear label, which makes the scope easy to identify.

White collar and RICO cases

White collar work includes tax evasion, mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The firm also handles RICO matters. Several of these named case types fall within the firm's stated federal criminal defense focus.

The specific offense list gives substance to the broader white collar category. Mail fraud and wire fraud appear separately in the description, while money laundering and tax evasion add other named areas. The firm presents RICO as another part of this work.

Michael Cohen's prosecution and trial background

Michael B. Cohen is the founder and the attorney identified in the firm's profile. Before entering criminal defense, he held several government legal roles. He prosecuted jury trials during that period of his career.

County, federal, and attorney general roles

Cohen previously worked as an Assistant State Attorney for Broward County. He later worked as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. His background also includes service as an Assistant Attorney General.

Those positions connect his biography to prosecution at the county and federal levels, along with his attorney general work. His stated jury trial experience adds detail about the duties he performed. He then moved into criminal defense in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

The prior role in the Southern District of Florida closely matches the firm's current federal defense focus. His Broward County position also connects with one of the firm's main service areas. The biography therefore provides a direct link between his earlier prosecution work and his present case coverage.

Credentials tied to criminal trial work

The Florida Board of Legal Specialization has certified Cohen as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. He also holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The firm identifies both credential sources by name.

The board certification specifically concerns criminal trial law. The Martindale-Hubbell credential comes through its peer review rating system. These are identifiable credentials attached to Cohen's attorney profile and criminal trial background.

Extradition, deportation, and treaty matters

The firm places extradition and deportation beside its Florida state and federal criminal defense work. It also identifies Hague Convention matters within its stated scope. These areas add an interstate or international element to the firm's case coverage.

Extradition has a clear place in the firm's description of its services. Deportation matters receive a separate mention. The firm uses the Hague Convention label for another part of this work.

This group of services fits with the firm's attention to cases involving more than one jurisdiction. Its state and federal criminal defense work covers matters throughout Florida. Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are the two cities where the firm maintains offices.

Firm identity and geographic reach

The legal name is Michael B. Cohen, P.A. The firm also uses the common name Law Office of Michael B. Cohen. Both names connect the office directly with its founder and named attorney.

The firm has locations in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. It identifies Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties as its South Florida service area. Its stated reach for state and federal cases extends throughout Florida.

What the available record establishes

As a reviewer, the clearest evidence lies in the named government roles, credential sources, and detailed charge list. The profile ties Cohen to three public legal positions and jury trial prosecution. It also identifies criminal trial board certification and a named peer review rating.

The case list is equally specific. It covers assault, domestic violence, drug possession and trafficking, DUI and DWI, homicide, sex crimes, theft, white collar offenses, and RICO. The firm also handles extradition, deportation, and Hague Convention matters.

Michael B. Cohen remains the central attorney identified in the firm's materials. His career includes work for Broward County, the Southern District of Florida, and an attorney general's office. The firm represents clients across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties and accepts state and federal cases throughout Florida.

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Michael B. Cohen Founder

Michael B. Cohen is a criminal defense attorney practising in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida. He previously served as an Assistant State Attorney for Broward County, an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and an Assistant Attorney General, prosecuting jury trials before moving to criminal defense. He is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer certified by The Florida Board of Legal Specialization and holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His work covers state and federal criminal defense, extradition, deportation, and Hague Convention cases.

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6400 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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