David J. Cohen

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?

Words can’t express my gratitude to David Cohen. He is the consummate professional, a lawyer of distinction. He represented my husband at a very low point in his life. He carefully advised us, and we had complete trust in his ability as he guided us through a long journey. David was always honest wit...h us, answered our calls, and has a full knowledge of the law. He is a caring, compassionate man. I have great respect for David Cohen and thank him for fighting for my spouse and bringing about an excellent resolution. My whole family thanks you, David.

In the beginning, the first attorney I saw said, “If I were you, there is only one attorney I would want to defend me, and that is David Cohen. If you’re lucky enough, he’ll take your case. I consider him to be among the best defense attorneys in New York, perhaps the very best.” So I met with Dav...id. After a thorough consultation, he took my case. One of the first things he said was “I am not the type of attorney who will take your money then throw you to the wolves. I will work for you until the very end.” He did just that, calling the DA’s office continually, making frequent visits, and sending them letters. He constantly kept the pressure on. One assistant DA said, “I’ve never seen a defense attorney take such a personal interest in a case in all the years I’ve practiced law.” David always answered any questions I asked. He is peerless and, I believe, really cares for me as a person. It was a long road, but in the end, charges were dismissed. The outcome was outstanding. David, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me my life back.

David and his team were amazing through every step of the way. I really can't thank them enough. I had never been in trouble like this before and I was completely terrified. Luckily, I was referred to David through a friend of mine. David explained everything I needed to know in a way I could under...stand. He even got on multiple conference calls with my family and I to answer questions and talk about the path we were going to take. He went above and beyond, he treated me like an equal, and he actually cared about me and what was happening to me. He was not only concerned about my case but he was also concerned about my addiction problems in general. He helped me get the help I needed and I'm happy to say that its working! I have been drug free for 2 years now. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for David I would have had a much different outcome. David is very well connected and knew everyone in the courtroom. He seemed to have a good rapport with everyone he interacted with as well which only made things more comfortable for me. He is a great person and cares about his job. In the end, I did not have to go to jail. Instead, David got me into a rehab program and I will forever be grateful because now I have my life back. I highly highly highly recommend David and his team.