Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta, GA

An attorney at Cohen & Hirsch Criminal Defense, Andy M. Cohen provides aggressive legal advocacy to people in the Atlanta metro area and throughout north Georgia. Focusing his practice on criminal law, Mr. Cohen generally handles cases involving such issues as traffic violations, DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, and other misdemeanor and felony offenses. He also assists clients with record expungement.

After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Mr. Cohen went on to earn a Juris Doctor from the Mercer University School of Law. He also graduated from the University of Washington, earning a Master of Arts.

Having more than a decade of legal experience, Mr. Cohen understands what is at stake for people after an arrest. A public defender in Dalton before entering private practice, he has committed his career to protecting the rights of those who are facing criminal charges. Never compromising their best interests for the quickest or easiest resolution, Mr. Cohen proactively crafts an approach that is aimed at helping his clients achieve the best outcomes possible to their cases. This includes going to trial to obtain acquittals, as well as pleading down the charges and pursuing complete dismissals. He has an Avvo “Superb” rating.

Staying active in the legal community, Mr. Cohen is a member of the DeKalb Bar Association and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a member of and serves as an attorney for NORML. Additionally, Mr. Cohen volunteers his time, providing pro bono services for the Georgia CARE Project and Peachtree NORML.