Cody L. Cofer
Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney
Cody Cofer stands out as a distinguished criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth, Texas. Achieving Board Certification in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) after just five years of practice, Cody has demonstrated his exceptional legal expertise and commitment to his clients. This certification, considered more challenging than the Bar Exam, underscores Cody's superior skills and sets him apart from other attorneys.
Cody's legal journey began as a prosecutor in Henderson County, where he developed a reputation for his dedication to justice. In 2018, he co-founded Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers with his trusted colleague, James Luster. The two met early in their careers during a training event known as "Baby Prosecutor School" and shared a commitment to justice and complementary legal styles. Their partnership has since provided elite-level criminal defense services, leveraging their combined experience and shared values.
Before founding his firm, Cody served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) for the Northern District of Texas from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he represented clients in numerous federal cases, gaining invaluable experience and honing his trial skills. Cody's tenure as an AFPD included high-quality training and education from the nation's top federal defense attorneys, establishing him as a go-to trial lawyer for complex federal cases in Fort Worth and Dallas.
Cody Cofer's journey from a dedicated prosecutor to a highly respected defense attorney, culminating in his Board Certification, reflects his unwavering dedication to his clients and the legal profession. His achievements and experience make him a standout choice for those in need of expert criminal defense.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 2406643
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- 5th Circuit
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- English
- Partner
- Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Assistant Federal Public Defender
- Federal Public Defender - Northern District of Texas
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- As an Assistant Federal Public Defender, Cody Cofer had the opportunity to represent clients in more federal cases than most non-AFPD lawyers would in an entire career. During his time at the FPD, he developed a reputation as the go-to trial attorney for the Northern District of Texas. He tried multiple cases in Fort Worth and Dallas. He received the highest quality training and education from the nation’s best federal defense lawyers. He also served as the co-coordinator for the FPD Criminal Justice Act Panel continuing legal education seminar directed by the FPD’s Office. Now, he has taken his experience, skill and talent back into private practice.
- Lead Criminal Trial and Appellate Attorney
- Cofer Law, PC
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- In 2011, Cody moved to Fort Worth to open his own law practice. He began practicing both criminal defense and family law. Although he already had advanced trial experience from prosecuting, Cody knew he needed to get into the courtroom to try cases as a criminal defense attorney. So, he volunteered his time to sit as second chair with many established Fort Worth criminal attorneys. Soon, Cody had a long list of felony trials including murders, sexual assaults, and a variety of other charges. Besides his volunteer trial experience, Cody was building an impressive resume of his own complex criminal defense trials and appeals. All of the hard work has paid off. Now, Cody Cofer is Board Certified in Criminal Law, and he manages one of the most well-respected boutique criminal defense law firms in the State.
- Assistant County Attorney - Prosecutor
- Henderson County Attorney's Office
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- Before becoming a Fort Worth criminal attorney, Cody Cofer worked as a prosecutor. To develop trial experience early in his career Cody joined the Henderson County Attorney’s Office to prosecute criminal cases. He tried a long list of cases included DWIs, Assault Family Violence, Felony Drug Possession, and other cases. Aside from the experience in the courtroom in front of juries, Cody was able to prosecute several appeals. This led to arguing before intermediate appellate courts and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The greatest benefit received from working in the County Attorney’s Office was the mentoring of several great lawyers and friends, including Sam Hicks (First Assistant County Attorney) and Brian Schmidt (Defense Attorney).
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (2008)
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- Honors: Order of the Barrister; TYLA Nation Mock Trial Teams; AAJ National Mock Trial Team; Board of Barristers Mock Trial Vice-Chair; American Jurisprudence Award Trial Advocacy; American Jurisprudence Award Legal Writing and Research
- Activities: Board of Barristers; National Mock Trial Teams; Administrative Law Journal; Tech Law Sportsmen
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- Baylor University
- B.A. (2005) | Speech Communication
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- For his undergraduate degree Cody attended Baylor University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication. This is the study of messages and their meanings. He received extensive education in persuasive communication, nonverbal communication, and small group decision-making. Selecting this area to study was prompted by Cody’s love for the excitement of public speaking.
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