About Lee Adam

Lee Adam Cohen is a criminal defense attorney based in Lakeland, Florida. He has been practicing law in Florida since 1995, focusing on criminal law, DUI & DWI, traffic tickets, and appeals. He is board certified in criminal trial law by the Florida Bar. Mr.

Cohen earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1995 and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of South Florida. Between 1995 and 2001, he worked with the Public Defender's Office for the Tenth Judicial Circuit — From 2001 to 2008, he was an associate and partner at McDonald & Shearer, P.A. In 2008, he founded Cohen Law, P.A., located at 5430 Strickland Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33812. His practice covers a range of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including capital sexual battery and first-degree murder.

He also has experience in post-conviction and appellate law. Mr. Cohen served as the President of the Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2007. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

His office is located at 5430 Strickland Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33812 — He can be contacted by phone at 863.646.7636 or by fax at 863.648.0983.

Education

Stetson University College of Law

1992

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida

Court Admissions

Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1995

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Law DUI & DWI Traffic Tickets Appeals & Appellate

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Certifications & Awards

Criminal Trial Law

Florida State Bar

Office Locations

Main Office

 5430 Strickland Avenue Lakeland FL 33812

Sources

Information is based on available sources as of February 19, 2026. For the most current information, please contact the Florida Bar or the attorney directly.