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“If you want someone who is going to get stuff done, I highly recommend Cohen and Hirsch. Not only did I beat my case, I even got my record cleaned.”
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“Hired Matt Hirsch at a distance to take on a traffic case with a missed mandatory court appearance (or two). Even as the case dragged on longer than anticipated (not the fault in any way of the lawyer), and indeed went a couple rounds, Mr. Hirsch remained engaged, positive, and proactive. I firmly believe he and his firm resolved my case with the best outcome for me. Would recommend Cohen & Hirsch for cases of my type without reservation, and his working for me at a fairly great distance, without my ever appearing back in state, deserves particular note”
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“I found Andy Cohen via a google search and after our initial phone conversation I was happy to hire him. The circumstances that drove me to solicit an attorney were sensitive to say the least. He was kind, sympathetic and detailed which I appreciated very much. He kept me well informed throughout the hearing process and Andy always made sure to be available if I had any questions or concerns. I highly recommend Andy and his team to help you through what is likely a difficult process.”
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“Seamless experience dealing with Andy and Jill. They are both very knowledgeable and will go to bat for you. I was referred to Cohen and Hirsch by a friend and will refer them to others myself. Truly great people who care and love what they do. One thing that stood out to me is that they will update you consistently without you having to reach out. I will continue to use them in the future and so should you.”
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“Matt was great. The day I called him he jumped right in and a week later charges were dropped! He’s my guy here on out. Not to mention he saved me 3k from the first firm I called.”
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“If I could rate this law firm with more stars, I would. If you desire an excellent attorney that cares, has a great relationship with court system, communicates quickly, stays on top of your case and strives for the best outcome possible, then look no further than this law firm. Jill and Andy handled an extremely complicated case for my son with special needs and we received the outcome we desired. His case was dismissed and he can move now on with his life. I am very pleased and grateful to them for their efforts.”
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“Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value”
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“Matt was a great treasure! Always kept calm and let me be the same. Looking at his fb feed, I was convinced he’s the right person for me. Helped get through a difficult situation. His fees were also comparable to the others given the amount of personal attention he paid to the case. Never had the trouble of dealing with the paralegals(as we all know what happens). He was always available on text. Great experience!!”
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“Wow, what an unexpected experience. We have all heard the horror stories and the jokes about lawyers. Well, I've been fortunate not to have had reason to use a lawyer... until now. Or at least that is what I thought. I don't want to get into the details, but I had sent an inquiry into the firm through their website and Andy reached out to me. He was patient, professional and funny. He spent a good 15 to 20 minutes on the phone with me. Explained to me in detail what I could expect. And recommended that I don't actually need a lawyer for what I have to do. I can't express my sincere gratitude enough. In the event I ever do need a lawyer, I know exactly who I'm calling.”
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“Andy is a GEM! Such a lovely man. Jill is a pretty pitbull. Under the circumstances they were very helpful and SUCCESSFUL. I could not have asked for a smarter pair.”
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“I write to recommend Matt A. Hirsch, Esq. for those in need of legal representation and guidance. He is highly competent and experienced, conscientious, organized and responsive. Attorney Hirsch is someone you want in your corner if you need help.”
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Innocent Georgia man spent 12 years in prison for death of girlfriend

A criminal conviction is devastating for everyone involved: For the family left behind as well as the person convicted, and even the victims, who aren’t guaranteed to feel a sense of closure seeing the person they think is responsible for their suffering going to jail. When a person has been wrongfully convicted and sent to prison, devastation turns to tragedy. A wrongfully convicted inmate can spend years languishing behind bars, unable to accomplish his or her dreams. Upon release from prison, whether they were exonerated or had served their entire sentence, former prisoners can find it extremely difficult to reintegrate into society. A criminal record can affect every aspect of a person’s life, and he or she can also deal with ongoing feelings of injustice and anger from having to serve time for a crime he or she did not commit.

According to The Innocence Project, life doesn’t return to normal for wrongfully convicted people who have been released. The former inmate now has to deal with not having a job, money, housing, transportation or health insurance. He or she has most likely missed out on the chance to establish valuable career skills, and the stigma of being a convicted criminal can linger for years. Since most wrongfully convicted people spend at least 13 years in prison before being cleared of crimes, it can be a terrible shock to be released into the world and essentially have to start over with life.

Convicted murderer cleared after serving 12 years

Yahoo! News reported on the story of a Georgia man who spent 12 years in prison for a drive-by shooting that killed his girlfriend, after two men who had been in a car with her at the time of the shooting identified him in a lineup. Later, they admitted not having seen him at the scene of the shooting, but had identified him because they’ve seen him at a bar earlier. After another investigation was opened, the man was deemed not guilty and has been told he may be able to file a civil damage lawsuit against authorities.

The state of Georgia currently doesn’t have statutes to compensate for people wrongfully convicted of a crime. However, Forbes reports that The Innocence Project recommends wrongfully convicted people receive a minimum of $50,000 untaxed for each year of imprisonment, based on the federal Innocence Protection Act of 2004. Unfortunately, about 40 percent of wrongfully convicted people don’t receive any compensation for their years in prison.

How an attorney can help

If wrongfully accused of a crime, an experienced criminal defense lawyer will be your best advocate in fighting the charges, as well as an ally in attempting to reverse the damage done after spending time in prison. Hopefully in time, more states will adopt measures that will protect and compensate innocent people who have spent time behind bars for crimes they did not commit.