Felony, Domestic Violence and Drug Crimes
amber.zehrung@cohendefense.com
Understanding what motivates Amber is key to understanding what makes her a great criminal defense attorney. A passionate advocate for her clients, she cares about the big picture and works diligently to give her clients a positive outcome. Amber prioritizes communication and prides herself on returning all of her phone calls. “People need to know we’re there to fight for them. They need to know we are going to guide them and give them everything they need to make an informed decision.”
Amber has spent her career living and working in Placer County. Her honesty and integrity have forged strong personal relationships with people throughout the local court system. From prosecutors to probation officers, when Amber speaks, they listen. This is a huge advantage to anyone entering the courtroom with Amber by their side. According to David Cohen, head of the Cohen Defense Group, “I count on Amber to represent our firm in many capacities because I know that she is highly respected by the entire legal community, including by our judges.”
Amber’s long and storied career began in the Placer County Public Defender’s office in 2002 and continued at the Law Offices of Mark A. Berg, which evolved into the Cohen Defense Group. Much of Amber’s work involves handling the most challenging and nuanced cases in the legal system: domestic violence. These cases demand personal attention, and that is Amber’s strong suit. An experienced felony attorney, Amber has practiced in every Placer County courtroom and in front of every judge. She knows the local system like the back of her hand and uses her knowledge to her clients’ advantage.
Amber was born in Chico, California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2002. Education: Butte College (A.A. 1994); Paralegal Certified 1995; California State University, Chico (B.S. 1997) McGeorge School of Law (Oral Advocacy Honors) (J.D. 2002); Placer County Bar Association member.
