David J. Cohen

They were recommended to me by another lawyer and could not be more grateful. I worked with David Cohen in a sensitive legal matter and he was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and just made the whole process so much easier. Working with any lawyer can be intimidating but David was great in providin...g guidance, making time to discuss any questions or concerns I had and was very compassionate. He always asked how I was doing and always ready to appease any anxieties I had. I reached out to him pretty much in a panic and not knowing what I was going to do and he quickly understood what needed to be done, he calmly explained everything to me and just made me feel confident that everything was going to be ok and it was. He’s just a pleasure to work with and would recommend him to anyone.

I am an immigration attorney based in Los Angeles. Recently, while preparing an application for a client, we hit a snag - he had an outstanding bench warrant from 2001 in New York City. It had to be fixed ASAP or my client was going to miss out on a big work opportunity. I was fortunate to be refer...red to CFB and David Cohen through a colleague. David Cohen's quick action, understanding, and expertise saved the day. Despite being a total stranger to David, he was on the phone with me within minutes of being introduced by email. He immediately understood the situation and had a plan to expedite the solution. He was, at all times, friendly, courteous, empathetic and professional - I had great confidence that our New York criminal court matter was in skilled hands. In just a few days, David was able to use his criminal law expertise and his connections with local Courts to not only get this 2001 file back onto the Court's radar, but to get the situation fully resolved - much to my client's relief. This file could have languished on a lawyer's desk and in Court processing for weeks or months, but David made it his priority and got the job done right away. I could not have asked for a better legal outcome for my client or a better professional and personal experience. As an attorney, I would not hesitate to recommend David Cohen and his firm to anyone who needs criminal law expertise in New York.

Unsolicited, a public defender told me that David Cohen is “among the best defense attorneys in New York.” Distraught and skeptical, I called his firm, Cohen Forman Barone, and spoke with him. During that phone call, David gave me what I needed most—hope. Walking through the courthouse, I witnesse...d what is well-known: David Cohen is renowned. Employees, colleagues, and friends greeted him as we made our way to the courtroom. Once inside, David commanded the respect of the judge and the prosecutor. Standing by my side was my champion, metaphorical sword and shield in hand. My case was intricate, yet David recognized its disparates and crafted a cohesive defense. But my cause wasn’t won by legal skill alone. Indispensable to that defense was a singular fact: David understands people. His rapport with the opposition was victory's sine qua non. I owe my freedom to David Cohen. Why entrust your future to anyone else?