Jared B. Cohen

Jared B. Cohen is a Massachusetts attorney and lecturer focusing on criminal matters, civil rights, investigations, litigation, appeals, and public-sector legal work. His experience supports public agencies, communities, and parties involved in matters requiring careful fact review, legal analysis, and courtroom preparation. He has handled issues at both trial and appellate levels, bringing experience with criminal enforcement, civil rights concerns, briefing, hearings, and complex litigation strategy.

Jared earned a J.D. from Boston University School of Law. He also earned a B.A. from Cornell University. His education supports legal research, writing, advocacy, and case analysis. He uses that background to assess investigations, trial records, appellate arguments, civil rights issues, criminal matters, and procedural questions. His academic role as a lecturer also reflects his ability to explain legal concepts and connect practical experience with legal education.

Jared serves as an Assistant Attorney General in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, where he has handled criminal and civil rights matters involving investigations and litigation. Before joining that office, he served as a prosecutor in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. He also worked as a litigation associate at WilmerHale and clerked for Judge Barbara B. Crabb in the US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.

Jared B. Cohen helps address legal matters with preparation, public-service experience, and practical judgment. His work includes criminal cases, civil rights matters, investigations, trial litigation, appeals, and legal education. Through government service, prosecution experience, private litigation work, federal clerkship experience, and teaching, he brings a broad view of litigation and public law. His background supports careful analysis, strong writing, courtroom advocacy, and clear instruction for students studying criminal and civil rights issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General’s Office, Massachusetts
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Michigan State Bar

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• Michigan

Education

• Boston University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cornell University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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