No heat, broken plumbing, pests, or other maintenance failures that make your home unlivable.
Your landlord changed the locks, shut off utilities, or removed your belongings without a court order.
Threats, repeated entry without notice, or pressure tactics designed to force you out.
Persistent mold, water damage, or health hazards your landlord refuses to repair properly.
You received a notice or unlawful detainer and need to understand your rights and defenses.
Questionable deductions, missing refunds, or a landlord refusing to return what you are owed.




Comprehensive counsel on possession, rent, and notice issues for both property owners and tenants.
Expedited, compliant handling of eviction proceedings from notice to judgment.
Enforcing and defending standards for safe, livable, and well-maintained rental property.
Protecting residents from harassment, retaliation, and wrongful lease termination.
Resolving security deposits, lease interpretation, rent increases, and breach-of-lease claims.
Guidance for owners and occupants navigating foreclosure, possession, and equity issues.
Broad property litigation support, including boundary, title, easement, and contract conflicts.
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Jacqueline B. Cohen is the founder of J.B. Cohen Law, APC, a California law firm providing strategic, compassionate, and results-driven representation. She represents individuals and families in matters involving unsafe housing conditions, landlord-tenant disputes, personal injury, and homeowners' association conflicts — committed to ensuring every client feels heard, respected, and fully informed about their legal options.
Known for her direct and practical approach, Jacqueline understands that legal disputes can be stressful and deeply personal, particularly when they affect a client's home, health, or financial security. She works closely with each client to understand their circumstances, develop a tailored legal strategy, and pursue a meaningful resolution — whether that means negotiating a settlement or litigating a contested matter.
Jacqueline also works closely with her father, longtime Oakland attorney Michael C. Cohen of the Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen. Their collaboration combines decades of legal experience with a shared commitment to personal service and determined advocacy for clients throughout the Bay Area and Southern California.
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Location
633 W. 5th St., 28th FloorContact
510-593-0654
Hours
Mon — Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm

File a housing-related complaint with the appropriate government agency.
Report health and sanitation issues such as pests, mold, sewage, or unsanitary living conditions.
Report code violations, habitability problems, or landlord issues for properties in the City of Los Angeles.
These are official government resources. Filing a complaint does not create an attorney-client relationship. Contact our office for legal guidance.