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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
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Acquired: 1995
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950 Third Avenue, Eleventh Floor, New York, NY, 10022
228 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY, 11772
125-10 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415
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Posted by Mario | October 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was blessed to be recommended by a person that witnessed how he handled himself in the courtroom and highly recommended I hire Mr. Cohen . He did an outstanding job with my case and handled it with much care and love. He is an amazing lawyer I’ve had hired many lawyers in the past but non like Dav...
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I had the pleasure of working with David Jason Cohen as my lawyer, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his support and expertise. He not only helped me with my case but also used his deep knowledge of the law to find special precedents that allowed us to cancel the case before it even began. David is...
Posted by Dennis | April 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I don't think I could ever put into words the kindness, sympathy, intellect and professionalism that David Cohen showed to myself and my family. To give a brief background, my mother was stuck in Europe after she mistakenly traveled on an expired permanent resident card. I thought that she would be ...
Posted by Erika Echeverri | April 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I very rarely write reviews online but I am so thankful to David Cohen I cannot say a bad word about him and his Law Firm. His persistence and dedication really produced excellent results for my brother’s case. A good friend told me about Mr Cohen, Firm I was nervous to call and tried with someone ...
Posted by Thomas | June 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
David is an excellent attorney and extremely passionate about his job as a lawyer. Even in the beginning of the case, he told me he wants to achieve the best possible outcome for me, and he delivered just that. During the process, he treated me as a friend and keeps me calm and optimistic while charg...
"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."
"I'm pleased to endorse David. He is a top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
Litigation lawyer
Civil rights lawyer
2006 - Present
Founding Partner, Cohen Forman Barone, LLP
1995 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Long Island University C.W. Post
1996 - 2005
Senior Trial Counsel, Legal Aid Society New York City
1994 - 1996
Assitant District Attorney, District Attorney of Kings County
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
2005 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Admitted
Admitted
Client aquitted of all charges
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2015
Criminal Immigration Practical Issues
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