Cody L. Cofer

Cody Cofer has spent more than 13 years fighting false sex crimes allegations. He has obtained dismissals from prosecutors, “No Bills” from grand juries, acquittals from juries, and reversals from appeals courts. He knows the power of a lie can destroy lives, and he is determined to stop that destruction from happening to his clients.

If someone is facing sexual abuse allegations, then they likely have already experienced how the system has it backward: You are presumed Guilty. Everything you say or do will be turned into evidence against you. People you thought loved and supported you will turn their backs on you. The stigma of being a “sex offender” starts on the day the accusation is made. Mr. Cofer and his team want to help you get your life back and get you back to a place where you can heal and thrive.

More than any kind of case, an effective sex crimes defense requires a proactive approach. Whether the charge is Sexual Assault, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, or Indecency with a Child, the defense needs to start their independent investigation immediately to ensure the accused has the best chance of beating their case and getting their life back to normal.

Sexual abuse cases often hinge on the credibility of the State’s witnesses. Mr. Cofer is not afraid to dig into the lives and motives of those witnesses. Every step along the way, Mr. Cofer and his team are building their cross-examination of the alleged victim and whoever may be involved in coaching or encouraging the alleged victim. The winning tidbit may be buried in a family law court transcript, the reputation someone has among classmates, or text messages that someone thought would never be found. Tearing down the lie the the single focus of Mr. Cofer and his team. 

Some cases require experience, education, and training in very technical aspects of the investigation and prosecution. Mr. Cofer and his team are ready to take on the government’s “experts” in digital forensics or DNA analysis. His team works with a network of elite level professionals that are training to pick apart the government’s technical evidence.

Background on Cody Cofer

Criminal Defense Attorney Cody L. Cofer is a partner with Cofer Luster Law Firm, PC, in Fort Worth, Texas. He is Board-certified in Criminal Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Cofer has more than 15 years of criminal law experience in state and federal courts. He provides exceptional defense counsel to clients throughout Texas, including Tarrant County. He is an adjunct law professor at the Texas A&M School of Law. 

He previously served as a prosecutor in Henderson County, Texas. Mr. Cofer gained invaluable criminal trial and appellate experience.

Later he served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He has a remarkable ability to quickly identify the primary issues in a case and start fashioning the best defense.

Recognized for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Cofer has earned consistent designation as a Top Attorney in Criminal Law from Fort Worth Magazine year after year. He has also received many other top rankings from his peers. As proud as he is of the accolades he has received from his peers, he considers his clients' successes a true measure of his effectiveness as an attorney. He has received Superb, 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo, along with numerous testimonials and referrals from those he has served.

A 2005 graduate of Baylor University, Mr. Cofer obtained his Masters in Business Administration from Texas Tech University in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law that same year. While in law school, he served as editor of the Administrative Law Journal as well as vice-chair of the Board of Barristers' Mock Trial program. Honored for his excellent academic achievements, he received the Oral Advocacy Award from the Order of the Barristers, and the American Jurisprudence Award for both Trial Advocacy and Legal Research and Writing.

Highly active in his legal community, Mr. Cofer is on the boards of the Tarrant County Criminal Lawyers Association and the Tarrant County Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.