Owings Mills Family Law Attorney
Fred A. Cohen

Fred A. Cohen has been an attorney in Maryland for more than 25 years, handling hundreds of divorces and family law matters. Prior to opening his private practice in 1995, he worked at Tydings & Rosenberg and Baltimore's office for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, where he was a U.S. Department of Justice Honors Attorney. He clerked for the Honorable Joseph H. Kaplan after graduating from law school and is BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell® for his legal abilities and professional ethics.

Areas of practice

  • Contested divorces
  • Uncontested divorces
  • Separations
  • Child custody
  • Child support
  • Visitation rights
  • Prenuptial agreements
  • Agreement modifications
  • Name changes
  • Peace orders
  • Protective orders
  • Property divisions
  • Pension and retirement asset division
  • Guardianships
  • Adoptions
  • Order enforcements
  • Contempt of court

Education

Fred Cohen received his J.D. with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1985. He earned his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Maryland College Park in 1982.

Admissions and professional memberships

Admitted to the Maryland Bar and Court of Appeals in 1985, Mr. Cohen was subsequently admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland in 1986 and the Trial Bar in 1988. He was admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in 1992; the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit in 1989; and the Federal Court in 1994. He is a member of the Baltimore County Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association.

Personal information

Mr. Cohen is married with three grown daughters. He is an ardent supporter of all University of Maryland Terrapins sports teams and a former member of the Board of Governors of the University of Maryland Alumni Association. His hobbies include spending time with his family, playing golf and watching sports.

Contact Fred Cohen for experienced family law representation

Fred A. Cohen, P.A. is your source for qualified legal counsel in a wide array of divorce and family law matters in Maryland. With a main office in Owings Mills, Mr. Cohen also has satellite offices in Columbia and Rockville and is easily accessible to clients in Baltimore, Montgomery and Howard counties.

Contact his office online or at 410-702-4546 to schedule a free initial consultation with a compassionate family law attorney.