Marisa J. Cohen

Bar Admissions Pennsylvania New Jersey Education LL. M. in Trial Advocacy - Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2012 Edward D. Ohlbaum Award for Commitment to the Art of Trial Advocacy J. D. - Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2007 M. B. A. - Eastern University, 2002 Perseverance Award B. S. - Delaware Valley College, 1997 Background Prior Military, 6-years Army National Guard as Mechanized Infantry Soldier Prior Philadelphia Police Officer, 1997 - 2002 Professional Experience Cohen & Patel, 2023 - Present David J. Cohen Law Firm, LLC, April 17, 2015 - 2023 Represent clients in civil and criminal matters. Concentrating in Criminal Defense, Custody and Divorce, and Personal Injury, Torts Handle all aspects of criminal matters: trials, summary trials, forfeitures, preliminary hearings, plea agreements, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition hearings, and expungements Handle no-fault and fault divorces, support, child custody and dependency matters, and Protection from Abuse. Montgomery County Public Defenders Office, 2011 - 2013 & 2015 - 2021 Special Assistant Public Defender - Handled summary trials, preliminary hearings, and plea agreements Montgomery Child Advocacy Project, 2011 - Present Child Advocate (Pro Bono) - Serve as guardian ad litem and counsel advocating for children who are abused and neglected Chester County District Attorneys Office, 2013 - 2014 Special Assistant Prosecutor - Assisted with forfeitures, preparation of serious drug cases, preparation of mental health recommitment case for Richard Greist, and preparation for international extradition/prosecution of a homicide case