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Aaron M. Cohen has been diligently representing clients in both state and federal cases nationwide for 30 years.

Victories That Rewrite the Odds

Recent case outcomes that speak for themselves

DUI: No Jail Time (from 2 Years + 30 Days)
Registration Violations: House Arrest (No Prison)
Grand Theft: 18 Months (from 11 Years)
Wire Fraud: 34 Months (from 80 Years)
Wire Fraud: 1 Day Prison (from 30 Years)
Drug Possession: 24 Months (Gun Charges Dropped)
Mortgage Fraud: 14 Months (from 30 Years)
Sex Crimes: 10 Years (from Life)
Drug Conspiracy: 5 Years (Multiple Charges)
Sex Crimes: 20 Years (from Life)
Drug Conspiracy: 27 Months (from 10 Year Minimum)
Internet Pharmacy: Time Served (from 108 Years)
Firearms Trafficking: 1 Year (from 10 Years)
Drug Trafficking: Probation (from 5 Years)
Mail Fraud: 46 Months (Elderly Victims)
Mail Fraud: 18 Months (Reduced from 48)
Police Corruption: 100 Months (from Life)
Oxycodone Distribution: 16 Months
Mortgage Fraud: 4 Months (from 20 Years)
DUI: No Jail Time (from 2 Years + 30 Days)
Registration Violations: House Arrest (No Prison)
Grand Theft: 18 Months (from 11 Years)
Wire Fraud: 34 Months (from 80 Years)
Wire Fraud: 1 Day Prison (from 30 Years)
Drug Possession: 24 Months (Gun Charges Dropped)
Mortgage Fraud: 14 Months (from 30 Years)
Sex Crimes: 10 Years (from Life)
Drug Conspiracy: 5 Years (Multiple Charges)
Sex Crimes: 20 Years (from Life)
Drug Conspiracy: 27 Months (from 10 Year Minimum)
Internet Pharmacy: Time Served (from 108 Years)
Firearms Trafficking: 1 Year (from 10 Years)
Drug Trafficking: Probation (from 5 Years)
Mail Fraud: 46 Months (Elderly Victims)
Mail Fraud: 18 Months (Reduced from 48)
Police Corruption: 100 Months (from Life)
Oxycodone Distribution: 16 Months
Mortgage Fraud: 4 Months (from 20 Years)

Every Charge. Every Court.

We have over 30 years of courtroom victories. No learning curve required.

Federal Criminal Defense

Healthcare & Wire Fraud

Medicare fraud, kickback schemes, wire fraud, and regulatory violations—we know the system.

White Collar & Financial Crimes

SEC probes, insider trading, financial crimes—problems solved before they reach trial.

Federal Drug Charges

Multi-defendant drug conspiracy cases and federal narcotics violations.

Firearms & Weapons Charges

Federal firearms violations, ATF investigations, and Second Amendment defense.

State Criminal Defense

State Drug Offenses

Possession, trafficking, and distribution charges in state courts.

Violent Crime Defense

Assault, robbery, and other serious felony charges requiring aggressive defense.

DUI & Traffic Violations

Drunk driving, reckless driving, and serious traffic offense defense.

Property Crimes

Theft, burglary, fraud, and white-collar crimes in state jurisdiction.

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Your freedom isn't limited by geography—neither are we.

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Nationwide Coverage

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Recent from Justice Watch

Legal insights and federal defense analysis from our team

Read Deportation as Incarceration: A Sentencing Framework for Removable Defendants in Federal Cases
Federal Defense·

Deportation as Incarceration: A Sentencing Framework for Removable Defendants in Federal Cases

For noncitizen defendants facing federal charges, the intersection of criminal sentencing and immigration consequences is one of the most consequential areas of the case. A principled, cost-conscious sentencing framework rooted in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) can dramatically change outcomes when deportation is certain.

12 min readRead more →
Read Federal Aggravated Identity Theft Charges: What You Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. § 1028A
Federal Defense·

Federal Aggravated Identity Theft Charges: What You Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. § 1028A

Aggravated identity theft under 18 U.S.C. § 1028A carries a mandatory two-year consecutive prison sentence — but the real danger lies in stacking multiple counts. Understanding how federal prosecutors use this statute as leverage is critical before making any plea decision.

8 min readRead more →
Read Federal Healthcare Fraud Charges in South Florida: What You Need to Know
Federal Defense·

Federal Healthcare Fraud Charges in South Florida: What You Need to Know

Federal healthcare fraud investigations are aggressively prosecuted in South Florida. If you are under investigation for Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, kickback violations, or conspiracy, you are facing serious federal exposure. These cases are complex, document-heavy, and often involve parallel investigations by multiple federal agencies.

9 min readRead more →
Read The Strategy Behind Cooperation: How Informed Defense Can Dramatically Reduce Federal Sentences
Federal Defense·

The Strategy Behind Cooperation: How Informed Defense Can Dramatically Reduce Federal Sentences

Cooperation in federal court is not simply about providing information to the government. When properly structured, it requires careful preparation, strategic timing, and a disciplined understanding of how prosecutors and sentencing courts evaluate credibility and assistance.

7 min readRead more →
Read Immigration Status and Identity Theft: Federal Consequences and Deportation Reality
Federal Defense·

Immigration Status and Identity Theft: Federal Consequences and Deportation Reality

Non-citizens convicted of federal crimes face automatic deportation with no bond, serving prison sentences before transfer to ICE detention. Identity theft cases involving fraudulent documents for driver's licenses are increasingly common with severe immigration consequences.

13 min readRead more →
Read DOJ Search Warrants and Digital Evidence: What You Need to Know in 2025
Federal Defense·

DOJ Search Warrants and Digital Evidence: What You Need to Know in 2025

Federal investigators can seize your phone and access all digital data through search warrants before any charges are filed. Understanding your rights and the scope of government digital extraction capabilities is crucial for anyone under investigation.

12 min readRead more →
Read Deportation as Incarceration: A Sentencing Framework for Removable Defendants in Federal Cases
Federal Defense·

Deportation as Incarceration: A Sentencing Framework for Removable Defendants in Federal Cases

For noncitizen defendants facing federal charges, the intersection of criminal sentencing and immigration consequences is one of the most consequential areas of the case. A principled, cost-conscious sentencing framework rooted in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) can dramatically change outcomes when deportation is certain.

12 min readRead more →
Read Federal Aggravated Identity Theft Charges: What You Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. § 1028A
Federal Defense·

Federal Aggravated Identity Theft Charges: What You Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. § 1028A

Aggravated identity theft under 18 U.S.C. § 1028A carries a mandatory two-year consecutive prison sentence — but the real danger lies in stacking multiple counts. Understanding how federal prosecutors use this statute as leverage is critical before making any plea decision.

8 min readRead more →
Read Federal Healthcare Fraud Charges in South Florida: What You Need to Know
Federal Defense·

Federal Healthcare Fraud Charges in South Florida: What You Need to Know

Federal healthcare fraud investigations are aggressively prosecuted in South Florida. If you are under investigation for Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, kickback violations, or conspiracy, you are facing serious federal exposure. These cases are complex, document-heavy, and often involve parallel investigations by multiple federal agencies.

9 min readRead more →
Read The Strategy Behind Cooperation: How Informed Defense Can Dramatically Reduce Federal Sentences
Federal Defense·

The Strategy Behind Cooperation: How Informed Defense Can Dramatically Reduce Federal Sentences

Cooperation in federal court is not simply about providing information to the government. When properly structured, it requires careful preparation, strategic timing, and a disciplined understanding of how prosecutors and sentencing courts evaluate credibility and assistance.

7 min readRead more →
Read Immigration Status and Identity Theft: Federal Consequences and Deportation Reality
Federal Defense·

Immigration Status and Identity Theft: Federal Consequences and Deportation Reality

Non-citizens convicted of federal crimes face automatic deportation with no bond, serving prison sentences before transfer to ICE detention. Identity theft cases involving fraudulent documents for driver's licenses are increasingly common with severe immigration consequences.

13 min readRead more →
Read DOJ Search Warrants and Digital Evidence: What You Need to Know in 2025
Federal Defense·

DOJ Search Warrants and Digital Evidence: What You Need to Know in 2025

Federal investigators can seize your phone and access all digital data through search warrants before any charges are filed. Understanding your rights and the scope of government digital extraction capabilities is crucial for anyone under investigation.

12 min readRead more →

Your Future Isn't a Bargaining Chip

We battle until your freedom is secure—period. When the government builds a case, we dismantle it piece by piece.