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

62 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Dennis | April 24, 2024 | Immigration

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 Mario | June 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great choice during a difficult time

David Cohen has been the best decision I made to help me through my legal problems. The process was made as easy and quick as possible. He was always accessible whenever I had questions or concerns throughout the process. Overall a great choice for a lawyer.

Posted by Richard C. | June 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Skilled Attorney

I hired David Cohen during a very tough point in my life. My legal challenges were serious and nerve wrecking . He handled my cases with great professionalism and knowledge of the system. David was easy to communicate with and was always available for consultation and questions. He took the time to t...horoughly explain my options and ensured that I understood the process and possible outcomes. My cases were concluded with the best results!!! I recommend his services to anyone looking for a phenomenal lawyer. He is trustworthy, works to DEFEND his clients, and actually cares about the case outcome. He also has a great rapport and is well respected by court staff. He had my best interest at heart and was so supportive. I will forever be truly grateful to have hired such a skilled attorney.

David Cohen

Replied last June 01, 2021

Thank you for your kind words, Richard.

Posted by Maggie | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

David Cohen Saved the Day!

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.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

review

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.

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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

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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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