Joel Steven Cohen

Phillip Mahony

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel for over 30 years. I know from first-hand experience how competent and thorough he is, and how well he knows his way around the court system, because Joel helped out a family member on a criminal matter and did an excellent job. I always knew how sharp Joel was, but to see him in action on this personal matter only made me appreciate him more. I highly recommend Joel."

Philip Gaynor

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel is an honorable person and a wonderful attorney. He is diligent, thoughtful and effective. He is particularly effective at trial. I would not hesitate to entrust the most difficult and sensitive matter to him."

Stacey Richman

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joel and I worked through an extremely hard fought matter in the Eastern District. His knowledge of the law, trial skills and strategy were superb, matched only by his compassion and dedication to his client. I have grown up in the field and practice within it, I thus appreciate the many levels a great trial attorney must master-Joel has it! It is a joy to watch him cross examine. Anyone would be extremely well served by Joel."

Alan Abramson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Joel Cohen for over twenty years. In fact I considered him my mentor when we both served in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. Quite simply, Joel is one of the finest attorneys I know. There is no one who brings more skill and dedication to representing a client who has been accused of a crime. Moreover, his trial skills are superb. Any client will be well served when represented by Joel Cohen."

Laurence Olive

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is thorough, diligent, competent and very experienced."

Andrew Bersin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Joel since we were partners in the homicide bureau in the Brooklyn DA's office too many years ago. If I was in a jam I certainly would want Joel working to get me out of it. Two words to sum Joel up would be dedicated and trustworthy. What more do you want?"

Lisa Scolari

Violent crime lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel Cohen and I have been co-counsel on many criminal cases including three trials, two in federal court and one in state court. Joel is a caring, insightful lawyer who helps his clients deal with their difficulties with wisdom and compassion. He is a very experienced defense attorney and talented in the courtroom. "

Sally Wasserman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joel Cohen came to my aid on a pro bono case and spent hours prepping for a hearing, helping me strategize, and being a tremendous intellectual asset to our case. He is a lawyer's lawyer: diligent, tenacious, hard-working and smart. I endorse him without reservation."

Richard Berne

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel Cohen is an outstanding attorney. He is highly skilled, and tireless in his defense of his clients' interests."