Stephen G. Cobb, BCS

Attorney · Cobb Law Firm · Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Stephen  G. Cobb, BCS, Criminal Defense attorney in Fort Walton Beach

Stephen G. Cobb, BCS is a board certified specialist in criminal trial law and founder of Cobb Law Firm in Pensacola, Florida. One of less than 1% of Florida lawyers to hold board certification in criminal law, Stephen has practiced criminal defense exclusively since 1990 and has litigated over 10,000 criminal cases throughout Florida. He is the only board certified criminal trial specialist leading a law firm in a three-county area of Northwest Florida and is a nationally recognized pioneer in the use of advanced brain imaging in criminal defense cases.

About Stephen G. Cobb, BCS

Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law

The Attorney Northwest Florida Turns to When Everything Is on the Line In a state where less than 1% of all Florida lawyers hold board certification as criminal law specialists — and where nearly 90% of attorneys who attempt the certification exam fail — Stephen G. Cobb is not just certified. He is the only board certified criminal trial specialist leading a law firm in a three-county area of Northwest Florida.

That is not a marketing claim. It is a fact — and for the people he represents, it makes all the difference. Born and raised in Northwest Florida, Stephen Cobb has spent his entire legal career — more than 30 years and over 10,000 criminal cases — fighting for the people of this community. From Pensacola to Fort Walton Beach, Crestview to Shalimar, he knows these courts, these communities, and what it takes to win in them.

A Different Kind of Criminal Defense What truly sets Stephen Cobb apart goes beyond his certification. He is a nationally recognized pioneer in the use of advanced brain imaging in criminal cases — a cutting-edge area of defense that gives his clients access to strategies most Florida attorneys simply cannot offer. He has been featured in Kevin Davis's acclaimed book The Brain Defense and writes the brain imaging chapter of the American Bar Association's lawyer training manual, Defending People with Disabilities.

He also gives back to the legal community as a professor of evidence law at the University of West Florida — shaping the next generation of Florida lawyers while continuing to fight relentlessly for the clients who need him most.

Educated on Two Continents. Committed to One Community. Stephen earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Missouri in 1986, pursued additional study in history and law at Victoria University of Manchester in England, and returned to Florida to earn his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 1989. He was admitted to the Florida Bar that same year, opened Cobb Law Firm in 1997, and earned his board certification in criminal trial law in 2002.

He has practiced criminal defense exclusively ever since — and he would not have it any other way.

Practice Focus

Stephen G. Cobb, BCS concentrates on Criminal Defense.

Professional Background

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stephen G. Cobb, BCS

Who is Stephen G. Cobb?

Stephen G. Cobb, BCS is a board certified specialist in criminal trial law and the founder of Cobb Law Firm in Pensacola, Florida. He has practiced criminal defense exclusively since 1990 and has litigated over 10,000 criminal cases throughout the state of Florida.

What does board certified in criminal trial law mean?

Board certification is the highest level of skill and ability recognized by the Florida Bar. Less than 1% of Florida lawyers hold board certification as criminal law specialists. Stephen G. Cobb earned his board certification in criminal trial law in 2002, administered by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Education and Specialization pursuant to the Rules of the Florida Supreme Court.

Where does Stephen Cobb practice law?

Stephen G. Cobb practices criminal defense throughout the state of Florida with a primary focus on the First Judicial Circuit, serving clients in Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Shalimar, Okaloosa Island, and the surrounding communities of Northwest Florida.

What types of criminal cases does Stephen Cobb handle?

Stephen G. Cobb handles a wide variety of criminal defense matters throughout Florida, including felony and misdemeanor cases, capital cases, DUI and traffic offenses, drug charges, violent crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes, juvenile defense, and appeals and post-conviction relief.

What is Stephen Cobb's background in brain imaging defense?

Stephen G. Cobb is a nationally recognized leader in the use of advanced brain imaging in criminal cases. He has been featured in Kevin Davis's book The Brain Defense and contributes the brain imaging chapter to the American Bar Association's lawyer training manual, Defending People with Disabilities.

Is Stephen Cobb the only board certified criminal lawyer in Northwest Florida?

Stephen G. Cobb is the only board certified criminal trial specialist leading a law firm in a three-county area of Northwest Florida, making Cobb Law Firm the only firm in the region led by a Florida Bar certified specialist in criminal trial law.

Where did Stephen Cobb go to law school?

Stephen G. Cobb earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 1989. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Missouri and completed additional study in history and law at Victoria University of Manchester in England.

Does Stephen Cobb teach law?

Yes. In addition to his practice at Cobb Law Firm, Stephen G. Cobb serves as a professor of evidence law at the University of West Florida and teaches LSAT preparation courses, contributing to the education of the next generation of Florida lawyers.

How do I contact Cobb Law Firm in Pensacola?

Cobb Law Firm is located in Pensacola, Florida and serves clients throughout Northwest Florida and the First Judicial Circuit. Contact the firm directly through the profile page to schedule a consultation with Stephen G. Cobb, BCS.

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