Federal & State Defense Attorney
Boca Raton Criminal Defense Lawyer
Arrested or under investigation in Boca Raton? Aaron M. Cohen is available 24/7 to defend you in federal and state court.
Aaron M. Cohen, Esq.
Federal & State Criminal Defense · 30+ Years
A nationally recognized criminal defense attorney who has successfully defended hundreds of clients in both federal and state courts. Licensed in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia with admissions to seven federal courts.
Learn more about Aaron→Criminal Attorney Serving Boca Raton & Palm Beach County
If you've been charged with a crime in Boca Raton, you need a lawyer who has tried cases in the courtrooms where yours will be heard. Aaron M. Cohen and AMC Defense Law represent clients facing felonies, white collar charges, drug offenses, and federal investigations across South Florida.
Aaron is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and has spent 30 years navigating federal sentencing guidelines, plea negotiations, and jury trials. The difference between a conviction and an acquittal often comes down to who represents you.
Southern District of Florida — Courts Serving Boca Raton
Boca Raton is within the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Federal cases arising in Boca Raton and Palm Beach County are assigned to the West Palm Beach division, which sits at the Paul G. Rogers Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse on Clematis Street. First appearances and detention hearings typically happen there before a magistrate judge within days of arrest — often the single most consequential early stage of a federal case.
State charges follow a separate track: felonies and misdemeanors from Boca Raton are prosecuted by the Palm Beach County State Attorney in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach. Aaron Cohen has extensive experience in both systems and knows the procedures, timelines, and negotiation posture of each.
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Primary federal trial court for criminal cases from Boca Raton and Palm Beach County — arraignments, detention hearings, motions, and trials
Paul G. Rogers Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, West Palm Beach
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
State felony and misdemeanor prosecutions from Boca Raton, handled by the Palm Beach County State Attorney
Palm Beach County Courthouse, West Palm Beach
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Appellate court for appeals from the Southern District of Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
What We Defend in Boca Raton
Whether you're facing a federal indictment, a state felony, or a complex white collar investigation, Aaron M. Cohen has the trial experience to fight your case. We handle every stage — from pre-charge investigation through appeal.
Why Clients in Boca Raton Choose Aaron Cohen
Aaron M. Cohen has spent 30+ years defending clients in federal and state courts across the country. Licensed in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia, he is admitted to seven federal courts nationwide.
Boca Raton clients trust Aaron because he knows the Southern District — the judges, the prosecutors, and the tactics they use. Whether you're under federal investigation or already facing charges, he moves fast to protect your rights and your future.
Cases We Defend in Boca Raton
From federal indictments in the Southern District of Florida to state charges in county court, these are the matters we handle for Boca Raton clients every day.
Healthcare FraudWire FraudMoney LaunderingDrug TraffickingFederal CybercrimeTarget Letter DefenseInvestigations & White-CollarSentencing & Early ReleaseFeloniesViolent CrimesDUI & TrafficDomestic Violence Defense
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30+ Years of Federal & State Defense Experience
24-Hour Criminal Defense Response
If you or a loved one is under federal investigation or has been charged with a federal crime in Boca Raton, contact Aaron M. Cohen immediately. Time is critical in federal cases.
All consultations are completely confidential