Federal & State Defense Attorney
West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer
Facing criminal charges in West Palm Beach? Aaron M. Cohen defends clients 24/7 in the federal courthouse and Palm Beach County courts.
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 in West Palm Beach — Federal & State Cases
West Palm Beach is home to the federal courthouse for the Southern District of Florida. If you've been charged here, you need a defense attorney who has tried cases in this building. Aaron M. Cohen represents clients facing felonies, federal indictments, drug charges, fraud, and white collar investigations throughout Palm Beach County.
With 30+ years of experience in federal sentencing guidelines, plea negotiations, and jury trials, Aaron knows what it takes to win in these courtrooms. The government is well-resourced — your defense needs to be, too.
Federal Courthouse & Courts Serving West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is home to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the federal courthouse that handles criminal prosecutions from Palm Beach County and surrounding counties. Aaron Cohen has extensive experience in these courtrooms and knows the judges, prosecutors, and procedures that govern your case.
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Federal criminal court for West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, and South Florida. Located directly in West Palm Beach.
401 W Kennedy Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Appellate court handling appeals from the Southern District
Atlanta, Georgia
What We Defend in West Palm Beach
From federal indictments to state felonies, Aaron M. Cohen handles the full range of criminal defense. Whether you're facing a drug conspiracy charge, a healthcare fraud investigation, or a weapons offense, we defend you from first appearance through trial and appeal.
Why West Palm Beach Clients Trust Aaron Cohen
Aaron M. Cohen has spent 30+ years defending clients in federal and state courts nationwide. Licensed in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia, he is admitted to seven federal courts across the country.
West Palm Beach clients hire Aaron because he knows this courthouse — the judges, the AUSAs, and the strategies that work here. When federal charges hit, the gap between aggressive representation and a public defender can mean the difference between your freedom and years in prison.
Cases We Defend in West Palm Beach
From federal indictments in the Southern District of Florida to state charges in county court, these are the matters we handle for West Palm Beach 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 Federal Criminal Defense Response
If you or a loved one is under federal investigation or has been charged with a federal crime in West Palm Beach, contact Aaron M. Cohen immediately. Time is critical in federal cases.
All consultations are completely confidential