When you are accused of violating criminal law, your freedom and your reputation are on the line. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney with the knowledge and skill to successfully advocate on your behalf. Our criminal defense lawyers use a client-centered approach to provide you with a high-quality, aggressive defense.
Our criminal law attorneys understand the severe consequences you face when charged with a crime, and we will fight for you. We serve clients from Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Newcastle, Penryn, Loomis, Auburn, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Yuba City, and Sacramento facing charges in Placer, Sacramento, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter Counties.
Our criminal law attorneys understand the severe consequences you face when charged with a crime, and we will fight for you. We serve clients from Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Newcastle, Penryn, Loomis, Auburn, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Yuba City, and Sacramento facing charges in Placer, Sacramento, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter Counties.
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After graduating from law school in 1986, Barry clerked for a federal judge in the Eastern District of California and worked for the Sacramento County Superior Court. He found his passion for criminal defense and opened his practice in 1987. Barry has been defending people charged with crimes in Placer County since 1990.
Alison Cohen is the most experienced juvenile delinquency attorney in Placer County. She has been defending children charged with crimes since 2001. A parent herself, Alison is committed to fighting for children's rights. According to Alison, Children shouldn't be criminalized for behavior they will outgrow.
Understanding what motivates Amber is key to understanding what makes her a great criminal defense attorney. A passionate advocate for her clients, she cares about the big picture and works diligently to give her clients a positive outcome. Amber prioritizes communication and prides herself on returning all of her phone calls.
Down to earth and trustworthy, Kevin Burdick has an old-school respect for the practice of law. In his office, you'll find a portrait of another lawyer known for his honesty: Abraham Lincoln. After more than 30 years of defending people charged with crimes, Kevin's hard work and integrity have earned him a spotless reputation in the legal community.
Susan Gellman is one of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys working in Placer County today. A passionate and relentless advocate for her clients, Susan says, I practice holistic criminal defense. The prosecution wants the story to be about what happened in one given moment. The truth is always much more nuanced and much deeper.
Reviews (6)
Donna Pucilowski
Apr 07, 2021
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Amber Zehrung of Cohen Defense was recommended to me by an attorney I had worked with in another capacity.
She listened to me and the situation at hand. She laid out a plan, she was clear and upfront about her retainer fees and expenses at various stages of litigation.
She explained how to reach her effectively as she is in court a lot. Her response times were impeccable.
Her office staff were super helpful, engaged and responsive.
Amber works in Placer County, she knows her audience be it the judges, district attorneys, public defenders, clerks, bailiffs, and the jury pool. She effectively communicates
She listened to me and the situation at hand. She laid out a plan, she was clear and upfront about her retainer fees and expenses at various stages of litigation.
She explained how to reach her effectively as she is in court a lot. Her response times were impeccable.
Her office staff were super helpful, engaged and responsive.
Amber works in Placer County, she knows her audience be it the judges, district attorneys, public defenders, clerks, bailiffs, and the jury pool. She effectively communicates
Steve Salim
Mar 31, 2021
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Nancy W. Fairfield
Jul 08, 2020
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JessAnn C.
Dec 03, 2019
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Harwinder B.
Dec 01, 2018
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Rarely ever post reviews but felt obligated to let others know of what was the worst legal representation I have ever experienced with Barry Zimmerman. I have heard good things about Mr Cohen but regretfully I
was one of 3 people who used his partner-Barry Zimmerman. We all three regretted it. We were all three held at Placer County Jail and by the time we were all done, we all despised him. Since I am preparing to file a complaint with the California Bar against Zimmerman, I wanted to warn others of my nightmare and the anger that I and others felt that hired him
After seeing Zimmerman in
was one of 3 people who used his partner-Barry Zimmerman. We all three regretted it. We were all three held at Placer County Jail and by the time we were all done, we all despised him. Since I am preparing to file a complaint with the California Bar against Zimmerman, I wanted to warn others of my nightmare and the anger that I and others felt that hired him
After seeing Zimmerman in
Christy C.
Jun 04, 2018
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