Criminal Defense: Your Lawyer in Paris

Discover: Our Criminal Law Practice Areas

Criminal procedure, offense categories, and business criminal law: strategic defense from the first emergency to trial.

Criminal Procedure

Police Custody

Emergency assistance from the moment of detention: securing your rights, assistance during interrogation, strategy, and review of procedural irregularities.

Fast-Track Proceedings

Immediate Court Appearance

Defense under extreme time pressure: case analysis, adjournment strategy, and effective oral argument.

Liberty and Custody Judge

Pretrial Detention

Argument before the Liberty and Custody Judge (JLD): bail guarantees, alternative measures, and release applications.

Judicial Investigation

Full case monitoring: file access, procedural requests, expert evidence, confrontations, and referral to trial.

Criminal Trial

Correctional Court

Trial preparation and defense: written submissions, oral argument, sentencing mitigation, and appeals.

Felony Cases

Assize Court

Defense or civil party representation before the Assize Court: preparation, strategy, trial, and compensation.

Crimes Against Persons

Intentional Violence

Defense against assault charges: denial, self-defense, evidence analysis, and medical expert assessment.

Crimes Against Persons

Domestic Violence

Sensitive cases: protection orders, challenging allegations, emergency defense.

Drug Offenses

Drug Use

Detention, testing, proceedings: challenging the charges and tailored solutions for your situation.

Drug Offenses

Drug Trafficking

Major cases: establishing roles, networks, wiretaps, searches, detention — defense strategies.

Criminal Traffic Law

Drink Driving

Traffic stop, breath test, blood analysis: protecting your driving licence and procedural challenges.

Crimes Against Property

Theft

Simple or aggravated theft: challenging the charge, restitution, negotiation, and alternatives to prosecution.

Crimes Against Property

Fraud

Fraudulent misrepresentation, harm, intent: challenging the facts and a systematic defense.

Juveniles

Juvenile Criminal Law

Juvenile offenders: police custody, juvenile court, educational measures, and strategy.

Sexual Offenses

Rape Victim

Victim support and compensation: filing a complaint, civil party, investigation, Assize Court / Crime Victims Compensation Board (CIVI).

Felonies & Assize Court

Murder

Felony cases: investigation, expert evidence, strategy, and defense before the Assize Court.

Business Criminal Law

Tax Fraud

Tax and criminal proceedings: intent, settlement, negotiation, strategic defense.

Business Criminal Law

Money Laundering

Anti-money laundering units, financial flows, intent: defense strategies and asset management.

Criminal Procedure – Procedure

Police Custody

We intervene from the very first step of proceedings: securing your rights, evidence strategy, analysis of procedural legality, and trial preparation.

What We Do For You

Immediate Intervention

Rapid risk assessment (detention, referral, pretrial detention).
Assistance and strategy for interrogations (silence, statements, documents).
Procedural monitoring: notification of rights, notifications, searches and seizures.

Trial and Follow-Up

File preparation (documents, witness statements, personal background elements).
Defense and applications (adjournment, sentence adjustment, nullity, appeal).
Post-judgment follow-up (enforcement, appeals, strategy).

Key Points

The first procedural choices often determine the entire course of the case.
Analysis of procedural nullities can change the outcome.
Preparation (evidence and personal background) must begin as early as possible, not at the last moment.

What our clients say

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LOISON Claire

1 day ago

I faced a fraud involving a fake bank advisor on June 18. I consulted Maître KOHEN's website, which is very clear on this topic, and I was also able to ask Maître KOHEN for advice on my case. The response was very fast (less than 48 hours), clear, concise, and really tailored to my issue (my file was carefully reviewed). Thank you very much to Cabinet KOHEN for their presence, responsiveness, and very good advice. I highly recommend their services.

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sonia Toualbia

3 days ago

I contacted Maître Kohen by phone and email, and I wasn't expecting a quick response to my case. I want to thank Maître Kohen for his professionalism.

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We appreciate your feedback. Maître Kohen thanks you for your words on his professionalism and responsiveness.

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6 days ago

Mr. Chahdi is super cool, patient, and takes the time to respond. See you soon!

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1 week ago

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We thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Maître Hassan Kohen is pleased to have been able to answer all your questions.

Mohammed yahyaoui

1 week ago

Very satisfied with the solution provided for my defense in court. All the best

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Dear Sir, we thank you for your feedback and we are delighted with your satisfaction. We were pleased to represent you.

Amalia De Prisco

2 weeks ago

I was very satisfied with the support of Maître throughout my case. He demonstrated great professionalism, availability and responsiveness, always taking the time to answer my questions with clear and reassuring explanations. His advice was invaluable and allowed me to approach this situation with peace of mind. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for a competent, attentive and committed lawyer in the defense of his clients' interests. A big thank you for your support.

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Thank you for your testimonial and for your trust. We are pleased that our availability, attentiveness and clarity of explanations allowed you to handle your case with peace of mind.

Camping Rives du lac

2 weeks ago

I highly recommend the firm Kohen Avocats. I was very well supported in my case, with serious, clear and responsive follow-up. I particularly thank Maître Kohen for the work done as well as Maître Chahdi for our discussions and his clear feedback on the outcome of the case. I appreciated their professionalism, their availability and the quality of the support. I recommend this firm without hesitation.

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Thank you for your trust. Clarity and responsiveness in follow-up are at the heart of the firm's approach; the entire team was touched by your message.

Fast-Track Proceedings – Procedure

Immediate Court Appearance

We intervene from the very first step of proceedings: securing your rights, evidence strategy, analysis of procedural legality, and trial preparation.

What We Do For You

Immediate Intervention

Rapid risk assessment (detention, referral, pretrial detention).
Assistance and strategy for interrogations (silence, statements, documents).
Procedural monitoring: notification of rights, notifications, searches and seizures.

Trial and Follow-Up

File preparation (documents, witness statements, personal background elements).
Defense and applications (adjournment, sentence adjustment, nullity, appeal).
Post-judgment follow-up (enforcement, appeals, strategy).

Key Points

The first procedural choices often determine the entire course of the case.
Analysis of procedural nullities can change the outcome.
Preparation (evidence and personal background) must begin as early as possible, not at the last moment.

Liberty and Custody Judge – Procedure

Pretrial Detention

We intervene from the very first step of proceedings: securing your rights, evidence strategy, analysis of procedural legality, and trial preparation.

What We Do For You

Immediate Intervention

Rapid risk assessment (detention, referral, pretrial detention).
Assistance and strategy for interrogations (silence, statements, documents).
Procedural monitoring: notification of rights, notifications, searches and seizures.

Trial and Follow-Up

File preparation (documents, witness statements, personal background elements).
Defense and applications (adjournment, sentence adjustment, nullity, appeal).
Post-judgment follow-up (enforcement, appeals, strategy).

Key Points

The first procedural choices often determine the entire course of the case.
Analysis of procedural nullities can change the outcome.
Preparation (evidence and personal background) must begin as early as possible, not at the last moment.

Judicial Investigation – Procedure

Judicial Investigation

We intervene from the very first step of proceedings: securing your rights, evidence strategy, analysis of procedural legality, and trial preparation.

What We Do For You

Immediate Intervention

Rapid risk assessment (detention, referral, pretrial detention).
Assistance and strategy for interrogations (silence, statements, documents).
Procedural monitoring: notification of rights, notifications, searches and seizures.

Trial and Follow-Up

File preparation (documents, witness statements, personal background elements).
Defense and applications (adjournment, sentence adjustment, nullity, appeal).
Post-judgment follow-up (enforcement, appeals, strategy).

Key Points

The first procedural choices often determine the entire course of the case.
Analysis of procedural nullities can change the outcome.
Preparation (evidence and personal background) must begin as early as possible, not at the last moment.

Criminal Trial – Procedure

Correctional Court

We intervene from the very first step of proceedings: securing your rights, evidence strategy, analysis of procedural legality, and trial preparation.

What We Do For You

Immediate Intervention

Rapid risk assessment (detention, referral, pretrial detention).
Assistance and strategy for interrogations (silence, statements, documents).
Procedural monitoring: notification of rights, notifications, searches and seizures.

Trial and Follow-Up

File preparation (documents, witness statements, personal background elements).
Defense and applications (adjournment, sentence adjustment, nullity, appeal).
Post-judgment follow-up (enforcement, appeals, strategy).

Key Points

The first procedural choices often determine the entire course of the case.
Analysis of procedural nullities can change the outcome.
Preparation (evidence and personal background) must begin as early as possible, not at the last moment.

Felonies – Procedure

Assize Court

Felonies and high-stakes cases: investigation, expert evidence, and trial require a robust, methodical, and proactive strategy.

What We Do For You

Investigation Phase

Analysis of the case file and expert reports, and filing of necessary procedural requests.
Preparation for interrogations and confrontations, and evidence strategy.
Challenging the legal characterization and risk assessment.

Assize Court / Criminal Court

Trial preparation (facts, evidence, witnesses).
Oral argument and follow-up (appeal, enforcement).
Victims: compensation and damages applications.

Key Points

The investigation determines the course of the trial: everything must be prepared in advance.
Expert reports must be challenged from a technical and adversarial perspective.
The strategy must be coherent and consistent.

Crimes Against Persons – Violence

Intentional Violence

These cases require careful analysis of the facts, context, and evidence: challenging the charge, self-defense, points of contention, medical expert evidence, and trial strategy.

What We Do For You

Investigation Phase

Preparation for interrogations and confrontations.
Gathering supporting evidence (witnesses, messages, videos).
Analysis of medical reports and incapacity certificates.

Court Phase

Defense regarding legal characterization and proportionality of sentence.
Applications for appropriate sentences and measures.
Managing consequences (orders, criminal record, family impact).

Key Points

Consistency of statements and circumstantial evidence is decisive.
Interim measures (restraining orders, supervision) must be addressed immediately.
A clear strategy avoids contradictory defense positions.

Crimes Against Persons – Violence

Domestic Violence

These cases require careful analysis of the facts, context, and evidence: challenging the charge, self-defense, points of contention, medical expert evidence, and trial strategy.

What We Do For You

Investigation Phase

Preparation for interrogations and confrontations.
Gathering supporting evidence (witnesses, messages, videos).
Analysis of medical reports and incapacity certificates.

Court Phase

Defense regarding legal characterization and proportionality of sentence.
Applications for appropriate sentences and measures.
Managing consequences (orders, criminal record, family impact).

Key Points

Consistency of statements and circumstantial evidence is decisive.
Interim measures (restraining orders, supervision) must be addressed immediately.
A clear strategy avoids contradictory defense positions.

Drug Offenses – Narcotics

Drug Use

These cases often involve investigations, wiretaps, searches, and interrogations: the goal is to clarify your role, the evidence, and the legality of the proceedings.

What We Do For You

Investigation Phase

Preparation and assistance for interrogations and confrontations.
Analysis of searches, seizures, wiretaps, and police reports.
Legal characterization strategy (use, possession, trafficking, participation).

Trial Phase

Organizing the defense and applications (recharacterization, acquittal).
Contesting the evidence and criminal intent.
Considering the consequences (criminal record, employment, residency).

Key Points

Establishing your role (user/dealer/network) as early as possible is decisive.
Procedure is often decisive: searches, seals, wiretaps.
The defense must be consistent and aligned with the case file, not at odds with it.

Drug Offenses – Narcotics

Drug Trafficking

These cases often involve investigations, wiretaps, searches, and interrogations: the goal is to clarify your role, the evidence, and the legality of the proceedings.

What We Do For You

Investigation Phase

Preparation and assistance for interrogations and confrontations.
Analysis of searches, seizures, wiretaps, and police reports.
Legal characterization strategy (use, possession, trafficking, participation).

Trial Phase

Organizing the defense and applications (recharacterization, acquittal).
Contesting the evidence and criminal intent.
Considering the consequences (criminal record, employment, residency).

Key Points

Establishing your role (user/dealer/network) as early as possible is decisive.
Procedure is often decisive: searches, seals, wiretaps.
The defense must be consistent and aligned with the case file, not at odds with it.

Criminal Traffic Law – Traffic

Drink Driving

Defense in criminal traffic cases hinges on procedure (traffic stop, test, notification) and trial strategy (driving licence, criminal record, professional impact).

What We Do For You

Traffic Stop and Procedure

Review of police reports and verification of stop procedures.
Analysis of the test (conditions, timing, device, sample).
Emergency strategy: administrative suspension/cancellation, alternatives, case file.

Court and Driving Licence

Defense focused on driving licence, criminal record, and professional impact.
Applications for appropriate sentences and adjustments.
Guidance on necessary steps and appeals.

Key Points

Every traffic case has a technical dimension: we review it systematically.
Anticipating the consequences (employment, mobility) strengthens the defense.
Consistency of statements is as important as the substance of the case.

Crimes Against Property – Property

Theft

Theft, misappropriation, fraud: the defense rests on the evidence, criminal intent, and often on the legal characterization of the facts.

What We Do For You

Pre-Trial Phase

File analysis: handover, deception, harm, intent.
Strategy: challenging the charge, recharacterization, timely restitution/mediation.
Preparation of arguments and file (witnesses, evidence).

Trial Phase

Defense on the merits and legal characterization.
Managing civil party compensation claims.
Appropriate solutions (alternative sentences, adjustments).

Key Points

Criminal intent and legal characterization often determine the outcome of the case.
Organizing documents and the timeline is decisive.
Addressing the civil dimension (compensation) early avoids surprises.

Crimes Against Property – Property

Fraud

Theft, misappropriation, fraud: the defense rests on the evidence, criminal intent, and often on the legal characterization of the facts.

What We Do For You

Pre-Trial Phase

File analysis: handover, deception, harm, intent.
Strategy: challenging the charge, recharacterization, timely restitution/mediation.
Preparation of arguments and file (witnesses, evidence).

Trial Phase

Defense on the merits and legal characterization.
Managing civil party compensation claims.
Appropriate solutions (alternative sentences, adjustments).

Key Points

Criminal intent and legal characterization often determine the outcome of the case.
Organizing documents and the timeline is decisive.
Addressing the civil dimension (compensation) early avoids surprises.

Juveniles – Minors

Juvenile Criminal Law

Juvenile justice applies specific rules: the priority is protection and education, educational measures, and accompanying the family at every stage.

What We Do For You

Juvenile Offender

Assistance during police custody and interrogations.
Preparation for juvenile court (personal background, academic record, follow-up).
Educational/criminal strategy tailored to age and context.

Juvenile Victim

Civil party representation and protection applications.
Assistance during interrogations and monitoring of proceedings (expert evidence, confrontations if necessary).
Assessment of harm and compensation claims.

Key Points

The priority is to prevent escalation and secure the proceedings.
Academic record and follow-up elements are decisive.
For the victim: protection + evidence + compensation.

Sexual Offenses – Sexual Crimes

Rape Victim

Sensitive cases with a significant emotional burden: our approach is rigorous, fact-focused, and victim-protective; and strategic for the defense.

What We Do For You

During Investigation / Judicial Investigation

Preparation for interrogations and gathering/organizing supporting materials.
Procedural applications (expert evidence, confrontations, supplementary interrogations).
Strict monitoring of procedure and rights at every stage.

Trial and Compensation / Defense

Victim: civil party representation and compensation claims.
Defense: challenging the elements of the offense, evidence strategy.
Privacy protection (closed hearings, etc.).

Key Points

Evidence management (messages, context, timeline) is the core of the case.
The human dimension is essential, but the strategy must remain technical.
Every stage must be planned in advance (interrogations, expert evidence, trial).

Felonies and Assize Court – Felonies

Murder

Felonies and high-stakes cases: investigation, expert evidence, and trial require a robust, methodical, and proactive strategy.

What We Do For You

Investigation Phase

Analysis of the case file and expert reports, and filing of necessary procedural requests.
Preparation for interrogations and confrontations, and evidence strategy.
Challenging the legal characterization and risk assessment.

Assize Court / Criminal Court

Trial preparation (facts, evidence, witnesses).
Oral argument and follow-up (appeal, enforcement).
Victims: compensation and damages applications.

Key Points

The investigation determines the course of the trial: everything must be prepared in advance.
Expert reports must be challenged from a technical and adversarial perspective.
The strategy must be coherent and consistent.

Business Criminal Law – Criminal Business

Tax Fraud

Financial criminal law and corporate executives: defense combines legal analysis, understanding financial flows, procedural strategy, and reputation management.

What We Do For You

Audit and Strategy

File analysis (accounts, contracts, financial flows, emails).
Characterization, intent, role: building the line of defense.
Anticipating conservatory measures and asset risks.

Proceedings and Negotiation

Assistance during investigation/judicial investigation, and responding to applications.
Trial strategy and appropriate applications.
Coordination with other advisors where necessary (accounting/tax/HR).

Key Points

Evidence is often in writing: we organize it from a defense perspective.
Asset and reputational consequences must be managed as early as possible.
A coherent strategy prevents excessive legal characterizations.

Business Criminal Law – Criminal Business

Money Laundering

Financial criminal law and corporate executives: defense combines legal analysis, understanding financial flows, procedural strategy, and reputation management.

What We Do For You

Audit and Strategy

File analysis (accounts, contracts, financial flows, emails).
Characterization, intent, role: building the line of defense.
Anticipating conservatory measures and asset risks.

Proceedings and Negotiation

Assistance during investigation/judicial investigation, and responding to applications.
Trial strategy and appropriate applications.
Coordination with other advisors where necessary (accounting/tax/HR).

Key Points

Evidence is often in writing: we organize it from a defense perspective.
Asset and reputational consequences must be managed as early as possible.
A coherent strategy prevents excessive legal characterizations.

Other Areas of Intervention

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Criminal Defense: Your Lawyer in Paris

Police Custody

Immediate Court Appearance

Pretrial Detention

Judicial Investigation

Correctional Court

Assize Court

Intentional Violence

Domestic Violence

Drug Use

Drug Trafficking

Drink Driving

Theft

Fraud

Juvenile Criminal Law

Rape Victim

Murder

Tax Fraud

Money Laundering

The firm also practices Employment Law, Family Law and Immigration Law

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