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Lakeland Misdemeanor Lawyer
Overview
Lee Cohen is a partner in the law firm of Cohen Law, P.A. Mr. Cohen earned his B.A. in political science from the University of South Florida and his juris doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1995. Mr. Cohen was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995. Between 1995 and 2001 Mr. Cohen worked with the Public Defender's Office for the Tenth Judicial Circuit. Between 2001 and 2008 Mr. Cohen worked as an associate and a partner in the law firm of McDonald & Shearer, P.A. (also, McDonald, Shearer, and Cohen, P.A.).
Mr. Cohen has worked on everything from misdemeanor cases to serious felonies including capital sexual battery and first-degree murder cases. In addition to experience in handling misdemeanor, DUI, felony, and serious felony cases Mr. Cohen also has experience in post-conviction and appellate law.
Mr. Cohen served as the President for the Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2007.
BOARD CERTIFIED
The Florida Bar awarded Mr. Cohen, in 2003, Board Certification as a specialist in the field of criminal trial law. The certification process includes a written examination as well as an investigation by the Bar of the lawyers qualifications, experience, and reputation in the legal community.
About Lee Adam Cohen Esq.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Practice Areas
- Misdemeanor
- DUI
- Felony
- Sexual Battery
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1995
Specialties and Certifications
- Criminal Trial Law
Other Affiliations
- Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2007 (President)
Past Positions
- Public Defender's Office, The Tenth Judicial Circuit, 1995 - 2001
- Law Firm of McDonald & Shearer, P.A., Associate and Partner
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, 1995
Juris Doctor - University of South Florida
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
5340 Strickland Avenue Lakeland, FL 33812 - 4264
Phone
Fax
- 863-648-0983
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9AM to 5PM
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