Heading the criminal defense division of Cohen Forman Barone, Attorney David Cohen offers over two decades of proven legal skill to his practice. He has successfully negotiated for the rights of his clients against law enforcement, helping them to protect themselves from devastating consequences that can occur when a person is arrested for a criminal charge. Having represented high-profile individuals in the past, Mr. Cohen has a thorough understanding of what it takes to help clients tell their side of the story
Practice areas
Whether being investigated, charged or seeking advice for you or someone else in the field of criminal law we have the experience you can trust. For trial or negotiation David Cohen has protected thousands of individuals and companies facing criminal charges.
28 years, 8,000 cases
Divorce, mediation, arbitration, custody and support are all handled by our firm with over 18 years of experience in this field. If there is any matter involving family or supreme court we have expertise in protecting our client's interests.
25 years, 1,000 cases
We handle immigration matters on the corporate level (compliance, I-9 review) as well as issues involving deportation, removal defense and visa applications.
18 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Cohen Forman Barone, LLP
950 Third Avenue
Eleventh Floor
New York, NY, 10022
Cohen Forman Barone, LLP
228 East Main Street
Patchogue, NY, 11772
Cohen Forman Barone, LLP
125-10 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, NY, 11415
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1995 | 06/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding Partner | Cohen Forman Barone, LLP | 2006 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Long Island University C.W. Post | 1995 - Present |
Senior Trial Counsel | Legal Aid Society New York City | 1996 - 2005 |
Assitant District Attorney | District Attorney of Kings County | 1994 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Lifetime Member | 2005 - Present |
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Lifetime Member | 2005 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | Admitted | N/A |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | Admitted | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
State University of New York, Albany | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Suffolk County Bar Association | Crimmigration | 2016 |
AILA Conference New York Law School | Criminal Immigration Practical Issues | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of New York v. Pierre Hecker | Client aquitted of all charges |
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Peter Kolp, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Dave worked in the same prosecutors office as i did and has not only proven himself as a trial defense attorney who is on a streak of impressive acquittals but equally important he’s a good guy and trustworthy attorney. Im happy to endorse him and call him a friend.
Ronald Rubinstein, Unknown Attorney on Aug 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I'm pleased to endorse David. He is a top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
David Moreno, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Cohen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David Cohen is an excellent attorney who possess the passion, determination and knowledge of criminal law that any client would want on their side. He fights for his clients rights and never gives up. Dave just recently won a full Acquittal on a murder trial even though the odds were stacked against his client. With those type of results any client would be grateful to have Dave representing them.
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