About Michael
Michael Cohen educated as a criminal defense attorney at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the place he earned his J.D. in 1991 after starting law research in 1987. His time in Madison coincided with a duration of intense learn about in felony defense practice and procedure. The coursework and clinics there formed his approach to courtroom work and client advocacy.
After law program he established his practice in Wisconsin. Over the years he built a small company that emphasizes hands-on representation. He is the founder and managing member of Cohen Law Offices. That position has kept him involved within the every day work of litigation as well as the administrative needs of operating a law practice.
Cohen holds a certification as a Lawyer-Scientist, ACH-CHAL. He maintains memberships in some of professional organizations. His recent affiliations include the Eau Claire County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the State Bar of Wisconsin. He has used those connections to stay current on modifications in criminal law and procedure and to take part in continuing legal education.
In practice he concentrates on felony defense in Wisconsin courts. He represents clients facing a range of criminal accusations. His caseload has covered contested proceedings, negotiated resolutions and jury trials. He often handles motion practice and evidentiary issues that arise in felony proceedings. He also advises clients on the collateral penalties of criminal convictions, such as licensing and employment worries.
Colleagues describe him as continuous within the court and deliberate in preparation. He tends to favor careful truth improvement and near attention to court guidelines. That approach serves both in plea discussions and in trial approach. He has worked with investigators and professional witnesses when instances raised complex factual or scientific questions.
Outside the court he oversees firm operations and mentors younger attorneys at Cohen Law Offices. He balances casework with management duties and remains lively in bar groups that address felony defense practice. He continues to teach himself through seminars and association conferences.
He currently practices law in Wisconsin, where he leads Cohen Law Offices and advocates for clients in felony matters across the state. His current practice center of attention is criminal protection in Wisconsin courts.
