Divorce · Bankruptcy · Criminal Defense · Family Law
Over 35 years.
On your side.
Attorney Leighton Cohen is an experienced family lawyer in the Lehigh Valley. From his office in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he proudly serves clients throughout Lehigh County, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding area.
Serving Allentown · Bethlehem · Easton · Lehigh County
Leighton Cohen
Attorney & Counselor-At-Law, Cohen Law Offices
The attorney
Leighton Cohen
Attorney Leighton Cohen is an experienced family lawyer in the Lehigh Valley, with over 35 years of legal practice. From his office in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he serves clients throughout Lehigh County and the surrounding area.
Leighton Cohen was born in 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware, from an entrepreneurial family background. He attended the University of Maryland for his undergraduate studies, then earned his Juris Doctorate from Delaware Law School in 1976.
He began his career as a sole practitioner in northeast Philadelphia, later joined his brother Arthur in practice in Northumberland County, and then relocated to the Lehigh Valley to practice with a prominent Allentown attorney. From 1992 to 2003, he served as Assistant County Solicitor for the Lehigh County Department of Law.
Today, Attorney Cohen focuses his practice on serving the average working person — providing quality legal representation that won't break the bank. He is married to Geri, an elementary school teacher, and is President of his Synagogue.
- 1976
J.D. — Delaware Law School
- 1976–
Solo practitioner, northeast Philadelphia
- 1992–2003
Assistant County Solicitor, Lehigh County Dept. of Law
- 35+ years
Serving Allentown and the Lehigh Valley
How I can help
Legal services built for real people
With prices designed for the average working person, Attorney Cohen provides quality legal representation that won't break your bank. All fees are plus court costs; fees vary depending on each client's needs.
Divorce
Experienced representation for divorce matters in Lehigh County and the surrounding area.
Beginning at $175*
Child Custody
Compassionate advocacy to protect your relationship with your children and reach the best outcome for your family.
As low as $350*
Domestic Violence
Protective order representation and defense — handled with discretion, urgency, and care.
Criminal Defense
Dedicated defense for clients facing criminal charges in Lehigh County and the broader Lehigh Valley.
Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing to help you eliminate debt and start fresh with a clean financial slate.
$795* Chapter 7
Personal Injury
Representation for personal injury matters — fighting for the compensation you deserve.
* Plus court costs. Fees vary depending on each client's needs.
"I have made it a conscious priority in my practice to charge affordable fees to my clients." Fees vary depending on each client's needs; call for a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and get exact pricing before retention.— Leighton Cohen, Cohen Law Offices
What to expect
A personal approach to your case
A legal problem is also a human problem, which must be treated with compassion, respect, and understanding. With Attorney Cohen on your team, you will always feel comfortable speaking your mind, and you will never feel alone.
Free consultation
Call or visit the office for a free initial consultation. Attorney Cohen will listen to your situation and explain your options with no obligation.
Honest fee discussion
Before retention, you will know exactly what representation will cost — affordable fees designed for the average working person, plus court costs.
Personal representation
Attorney Cohen handles your matter personally — you speak with him, not a paralegal. He brings over 35 years of Lehigh Valley legal experience.
Resolution
Whether through negotiation or litigation, Attorney Cohen works toward the best possible outcome — and you will never feel alone through the process.
Client stories
What clients say
If there was one good thing that happened to me during my divorce process, it was Att. Leighton Cohen.
Ms. Parikh
Divorce
Leighton Cohen solved a very messy divorce between me and my ex-wife. His mediation was efficient and helped us reach an agreement quickly and remain co-parenting friends.
Rick
Divorce / Mediation
When I went to Court that day I didn't think I would be returning home that evening. Attorney Cohen kept me out of jail and motivated me toward becoming law-abiding.
Dean
Criminal Defense
I didn't think I would ever get out of debt or be able to start a new life. Attorney Cohen's Chapter 7 filing enabled my financial fresh start.
Angie
Bankruptcy
If I ever find myself in a legal bind again, the first one I'll speak with is Leighton Cohen. He explained my rights and options — the process felt painless.
Kyle K.
Legal Services
Serving Allentown & the Lehigh Valley
A legal problem is also a human problem.
With Attorney Cohen on your team, you will always feel comfortable speaking your mind, and you will never feel alone.
Get in touch
Schedule your free consultation
Call or visit the office. Attorney Cohen personally handles every initial consultation — no intake paralegal, no runaround.
Serving
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, and clients throughout Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania.
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Attorney Cohen
Call today for a free initial consultation. Attorney Cohen will review your situation, explain your options, and give you an honest assessment before any commitment.
Call (610) 433-8933No obligation · No commitment · Free of charge
Office: 465 Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Fax: (610) 433-5546