Carlos Diaz-Cobo

Carlos Diaz-Cobo, a seasoned Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, is dedicated to defending clients in both state and federal criminal law cases. His practice, located in Freehold, New Jersey, focuses on representing individuals facing criminal charges and those whose civil rights have been violated.

Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Mr. Diaz-Cobo graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, majoring in Administration of Justice and Sociology, with minors in Psychology and Political Science. He also earned certificates in Criminology and Public Policy from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers.

He furthered his legal education at the prestigious Cardozo School of Law in New York City, where he participated in the Criminal Defense Clinic led by Barry Scheck, known for his work with the Innocence Project. At Cardozo, he also engaged in the Appellate Law Clinic, arguing criminal cases in the NYC Appellate Court, and excelled in the Moot Court Honor Society, earning the title of "Best Oral Advocate" in a competition judged by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Notably, Mr. Diaz-Cobo was the first law student appointed to the City Bar Association's Death Penalty Committee, contributing to amicus briefs in the landmark case People v. Harris, which declared the death penalty unconstitutional in New York.

Since 2006, Carlos Diaz-Cobo has been practicing Criminal and Municipal Defense Law in New Jersey, known for providing affordable and assertive representation to thousands of clients. His expertise and commitment are recognized by the courts, peers, prosecutors, and clients alike.

Mr. Diaz-Cobo holds the distinguished certification as a Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer by the NJ Supreme Court, a designation achieved by less than 2 percent of attorneys in New Jersey.