Zachary A. Cohen - Monroe, NC
Attorney at Zachary A. Cohen Attorney at Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Monroe, NC
105-C E. Jefferson St. Monroe, NC 28112
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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21
Years
Experience
Monroe Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI Defense
- Traffic Tickets
- Family Law
- Expunctions
Attorney Information
Overview
Zac was born in Salisbury, North Carolina and graduated from West Rowan High School where he was a two sport athlete in football and track and field. His senior year he broke the North Carolina 2A Discus record which he held for 13 years. He attended Wingate University on football and academic scholarships and played football for four years. After graduating from Wingate University, he relocated to Texas earning his Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth.
Between his second and third year of law school, he interned with the office of the District Attorney in Union County, North Carolina and during this internship he gained valuable experience in evaluating cases through a prosecutor's perspective and trial experience in both District and Superior Courts. During his internship with the District Attorney's Office, his first trial was prosecuting a DWI. After passing the North Carolina Bar exam in 2005, Zachary Cohen immediately began his practice as a private attorney in Monroe, North Carolina. Zachary Cohen is an experienced trial attorney who is dedicated to defending his clients.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Avvo 10.0 superb rating, 2014 - Present
- The National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 under 40", North Carolina, 2014 - Present
- The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 trial Lawyer", North Carolina, 2014 - Present
- American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys "10 Best for Clients Satisfaction", 2014 - Present
- National Advocacy for DUI Defense "Top 100 DWI Attorney", North Carolina, 2013 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Zachary A. Cohen
Included on the 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law),
Fort Worth,
Texas, 2004
Juris Doctor
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Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law),
Fort Worth,
Texas, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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Wingate University,
Wingate,
North Carolina, 2000
B.A.
Major: History -
West Rowan High School
Honors: Broke the North Carolina 2A Discus record
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Wingate University,
Wingate,
North Carolina, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Sole Practitioner
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Union County District Attorney, North Carolina, Intern, 2002 - 2003
References
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Cohen Holding Company, LLC
Pro Bono Activities
- Red Cross Monroe, NC
- Union County Turning Point
- Union County Community Shelter
- Arc of Union County
- Union Academy Foundation
- Wingate University Bulldog Club
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2005
Other Affiliations
- National College for DUI Defense, 2014 - Present (General Member)
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2014 - Present (Member)
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Contact
105-C E. Jefferson St.
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: 704-283-9090
Fax: 704-283-9008
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.cohenlawmonroe.com
Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (Monday - Thursday) 9:00am-3:00pm (Friday)
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