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Jill Polster

Jill Polster

Cohen & Hirsch Criminal Defense -- Experience When You Need It
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Appeals & Appellate ...
  • Georgia, Maine
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Biography

Known as a fierce advocate, what distinguishes Jill G. Polster from other criminal defense attorneys is her passion for fighting for the underdog along with her extensive experience handling criminal cases.

-Polster has experience on both sides of the courtroom as a prosecutor and a defense attorney giving her a 360-degree view of your case.

-Polster has handled literally thousands of criminal cases from misdemeanors to murders.

-She has extensive jury trial experience with a proven track record of success both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.

-Polster thinks outside-the-box when it comes to crafting the most favorable resolution possible on even the most serious of criminal cases.

-She is well-versed in the ever-changing Georgia Criminal Code and Georgia caselaw.

-Throughout her career, Polster has sharpened her skills through her commitment to recruiting, teaching and training young lawyers.

-Polster strives to nurture her relationships with her clients. She feels she can best advocate for her clients through getting to know them as a person rather than just a name on a file.

-Polster's credential are impeccable. She brings a wide array of experience to every criminal case she handles.

-Polster is well-known and respected by Judges, Prosecutors, Clerks, Court Personnel, Law Enforcement and her colleagues

Licensed in Georgia and Maine

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
White Collar Crime
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Additional Practice Area
  • Constitutional Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Maine
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11th Circuit
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Cohen & Hirsch Criminal Defense
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Senior Assistant District Attorney
DeKalb District Attorney's Office, Decatur, Georgia
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Visiting Professional
Office of the Prosecutor - International Criminal Court
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Senior Staff Attorney
Metro Conflict Defender
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Staff Attorney
Fulton County Public Defender
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Law Clerk
The Steel Law Firm, P.C.
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Education
Georgia State University College of Law
J.D. (2001)
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Ithaca College
B.A. | Sociology
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Awards
Special Recognition Award
State Bar YLD
Award given to recognize our efforts in founding the Georgia Innocence Project
Professional Associations
DeKalb Bar Association
Member
Current
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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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National Cannabis Bar Association
Member
- Current
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NORML
Member
- Current
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Peachtree NORML
Legal Advisor
- Current
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Georgia C.A.R.E. Project
Legal Advisor
- Current
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Georgia Innocence Project
Co-Founder and Emeritus Board Member
- Current
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Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques Program at Emory University College of Law
Instructor
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
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Contact & Map
Cohen & Hirsch Criminal Defense
2300 Henderson Mill Road
Suite 412
Atlanta, GA 30345
Telephone: (404) 919-6910
Fax: (888) 415-6392