David J. Cohen

David J. Cohen

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

950 Third Avenue, Eleventh Floor, New York, NY

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

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.

32 years | 8,000 cases

50%
Family 25%

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.

29 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Immigration 25%

We handle immigration matters on the corporate level (compliance, I-9 review) as well as issues involving deportation, removal defense and visa applications.

22 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 50 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Cohen Forman Barone, PC

950 Third Avenue, Eleventh Floor, New York, NY, 10022

Cohen Forman Barone, PC

228 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY, 11772

Cohen Forman Barone, PC

125-10 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415

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David J. Cohen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

5 star (61)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Mario | October 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He is worth every penny

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...id . He is a master in law and very knowledgeable. He knows how to not backdown and fights for you truly Thank you again to you and your firm . I appreciate everything from the bottom of my heart .

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Legal Expertise and Support: My Experience with David Jason Cohen

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... incredibly skilled, and his sharp legal insight truly made a difference in my situation. Beyond his legal expertise, David is a wonderful person to work with—he’s nice, very communicative and always made sure I understood every step of the process. He even took the time to introduce me to other lawyers from his office who could help with different aspects of the case like immigration and family side, which was incredibly helpful. I highly recommend David Jason Cohen to anyone seeking legal assistance!

Posted by Dennis | April 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A true class act

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 ...stuck for months alone in the midst of a broken immigration system, with delay after delay to her documents. David somehow knew exactly how to solve this situation and immediately made all the calls necessary, spoke to the right people, filed the right things and pulled off nothing short of a miracle. My mom was back home safe and sound on American soil within days. She was treated with the care and attention by this entire firm as if it were their own mother stuck in some foreign country. Safe to say, there is no where else I will go for all immigration concerns from here on out. 5 stars is not nearly enough for the great job these guys did. A true class act all around, we are forever indebted to them.

Posted by Erika Echeverri | April 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I will give 10 stars if I could

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 ...else after a bad experience with a previous Lawyer but thank God I did. David Cohen knows the law and gets his point across. He really came through for us when my brother previous lawyer couldn’t do anything and took our money. I highly recommend Cohen Forman Barone Law Firm. Thank you again Mr David Cohen for everything , you are our angel !!

Posted by Thomas | June 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Excellent Lawyer but also a great person

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...es were pending. He's truly a great attorney to have and consult and a great friend to have as well!

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David J. Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Kolp

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

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."

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Ronald Rubinstein

Unknown lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse David. He is a top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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David Moreno

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

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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Peter Kolp

Litigation lawyer

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Jeffrey Cohen

Civil rights lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

2005 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Admitted

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Admitted

Sample of Legal Cases

State of New York v. Pierre Hecker

Client aquitted of all charges

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Education

1994

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Suffolk County Bar Association Crimmigration

2015

AILA Conference New York Law School

Criminal Immigration Practical Issues

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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