Cohen Forman Barone, LLP950 Third AvenueEleventh FloorNew York, NY, 10022United States (212) 577-9314 (212) 766-9166 (212) 766-9111

David J. Cohen

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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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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.
28 years, 8,000 cases
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.
25 years, 1,000 cases
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.
18 years, 500 cases

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Cohen Forman Barone, LLP

950 Third Avenue
Eleventh Floor
New York, NY, 10022

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
NY	Currently registered	1995	06/08/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
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

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
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

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Boston University School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1994
State University of New York, Albany	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1990

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Suffolk County Bar Association	Crimmigration	2016
AILA Conference New York Law School	Criminal Immigration Practical Issues	2015

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
State of New York v. Pierre Hecker	Client aquitted of all charges

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Amazing Attorney HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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Posted by Carlos
August 5, 2022

David Cohen from Cohen, Foreman, Barone, LLP represented me. All I can say about this gentleman words can not describe. Communication, Professionalism, and being there for me with true concern was Top Notch. Through my whole court process David was there for me at anytime I needed him and answered all questions keeping my concern for situation at ease knowing my best interests were his top priority. David Cohen made me feel like he and his firm were family and would not let any wrong doing happen to me.. He is an amazing attorney and will recommend him to anyone who has found themselves in any kind of hard place to rest assure his work outshines the rest of the attorneys out there.

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Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2022

David J Cohen is a very reliable lawyer. He is punctual. He helped me with my court situation. And I am very happy with my results.

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EXCELLENT ATTORNEY - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

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Posted by Milky
May 12, 2022

Prior to hiring Mr. David Cohen, I had tried to independently help an incarcerated family member solve a problem that didn't seem to have a solution. After 6 months of numerous unsuccessful attempts, we realized it was time to seek professional help. We are so glad we decided to go with Cohen Forman Barone, LLP. We hired Mr. Cohen on February 15, 2022. With his diligence and expertise, that same problem was amazingly resolved on March 2, 2022!!! YES, JUST TWO WEEKS!! Throughout the entire process, Mr. Cohen was extremely professional and courteous. My overall experience with this firm was fantastic! I highly recommend Cohen Forman and Barone, LLP. We are forever appreciative of Mr. Cohen's efforts and expertise.

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Best Lawyer Ever

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Posted by Sarah
May 5, 2022

My wife and I were blessed to have found this firm for my case. Not only did my lawyer Mr. Cohen make the entire process extremely easier, but he and his staff made it a priority to reassure me of every step of the process. I was so very pleased with the outcome of my case and I have Cohen Forman and Barone, LLP to thank for that!!! I would recommend them to anyone looking to win their case!

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Literal Lifesaver

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Posted by Rick
April 29, 2022

I was looking down the barrel at, if convicted, a mandatory prison sentence of seven to thirty years. It was an absolute pleasure working with David. From getting me out of central booking the day of the arrest, to managing volatile witnesses, his expertise and experience clearly showed in every step of the process. As a former prosecutor, David seemed to know everyone at 100 Centre -- which as you might imagine, can go a long way. That I'm able to sit in my office as a free man and write this review is testament to his prowess. All felony and misdemeanor charges were dropped to a mere violation; no prison time whatsoever. 5/5. Would hire again.

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Posted by Romer
April 28, 2022

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Cohen as my Attorney and let me tell you, he is by far the best attorney yet. He was amiable, professional, smart and with common sense. Mr. Cohen and his team are exceptional. Great customer service, reliable and very attentive. Always answered all my inquiries and never with an attitude or upset mood. Thank you Mr. Cohen for your service, I am truly happy I chose you in a difficult moment of my life and im glad that with your knowledge and expertise we had a great outcome.

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Excellent Lawyer

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Posted by Thomasina
April 11, 2022

My brother was arrested and looking at some serious time (10+ years) and then here comes the best criminal lawyer ever - David Cohen, Esq. I have never experienced such personal attention to the case and our family. My brother received probation and restitution and is a free man, no time served, because of the expertise of David Cohen. He is the BEST in the business!! David Cohen should be your first and only call! Thomasina Morris

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Exceptional lawyer

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Posted by Jack
April 8, 2022

I came to Cohen Forman Barone during the hardest period of my life having been falsely accused of a Felony charge, been badly let down by my previous attorney and left thoroughly on the backfoot in my case. David Cohen was exceptional in the expert legal advice and guidance he was able to give me and he made me feel comfortable from the start. He was able to lead my case to a very satisfactory conclusion, based on where we started, and my only regret is that I didn’t find David and his team sooner. My sincere and heartfelt thanks to him and his amazing team

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Calm, Supportive & Effective

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Posted by Jeff
April 4, 2022

David Cohen of Cohen Forman Barone LLP stepped in to represent our son in repudiating a serious legal matter when his original lawyers let him down badly. Not only did David steer the case to a very satisfactory conclusion, he was a bastion of calm and competence throughout the process amid a very stressful time for the family. We are extremely grateful for his expertise and would not hesitate in recommending his services.

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Excellent lawyer

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Posted by Susan
April 4, 2022

Having been let down badly by the legal firm that our son had originally engaged, Cohen Forman Barone LLP was recommended to replace them to represent our son in repudiating a serious, unsubstantiated, criminal charge. David Cohen stepped in immediately, dealing with the matter professionally, coherently and intelligently, explaining procedures and offering guidance at every step of the way. David has considerable experience in his field and a clear understanding of the system. After a very stressful year for our family, David brought proceedings to a very satisfactory conclusion. We are extremely grateful for his help and expertise.

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Peter Kolp, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2019
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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
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Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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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
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Jeffrey Cohen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
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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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