Michael R. Cohen

Attorney Michael R. Cohen is the founder and owner of Cohen Law Offices in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Nationally recognized as a preeminent trial attorney, Mr. Cohen focuses his practice solely on criminal and DUI/DWI/OWI defense. He has more than 28 years of experience advocating on behalf of clients throughout the state who stand accused or are under investigation for any type of felony or misdemeanor offense.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Cohen has established himself as one of the most experienced and respected criminal defense attorneys in Chippewa Valley. Through his practice, he has become a recognized leader in DUI/DWI/OWI defense, and he has extensive experience handling cases involving sexual assault and online sex crimes, such as child pornography, as well as drug crimes.

No matter how serious the charges against his clients, Mr. Cohen provides exceptional counsel to help his clients make the best-informed decisions on the matters that affect their cases. He also treats all he serves with dignity and respect as he works hard to protect their rights and liberties and achieve the most favorable outcomes possible on their behalves.

Recognized for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Cohen holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, and he has earned numerous other accolades from his peers. He has also received Superb client ratings on AVVO along with many positive testimonials and referrals from those he has served.

A 1988 graduate of Dartmouth College, Mr. Cohen attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1991. Mr. Cohen also holds certification from the American Chemical Society in Forensic Chromatography IX: Blood Testing Theory & Practice and Forensic Chromatography: Solid Drug Dose Testing III. Additionally, he completed the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Highly active in his legal in his legal community, Mr. Cohen is a member of the Eau Claire County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the State Bar of Wisconsin. He serves on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and he is a former Preliminary Review Committee Member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Mr. Cohen is also a member of the American Chemical Society's Chemical and Law Division, and he supports his local community through his involvement with various civic and charitable organizations in his area.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.