I walked into David’s office Scared, nervous, anxious and my heart rate was probably over 100. The District Attorney’s Office Had just reached out to me in regards to being prosecuted for Medicaid fraud. Which if convicted, would probably mean jail time for me. I am a mom of 4, and a wife, thus going... to jail was never an option for me and my family. I was referred to David by a family friend. As I sat in his office with so much doubts about my future, David walked in with the brightest smile on his face he gave me the most comforting hug though he had just met me David walked in with the brightest smile on his face he gave me the most comforting hug though he had just met me. He listened intently to me, all while taking notes. He was brutally honest when it came time for his feedback, about my chances at beating the charges, and also he did not hesitate to tell me the changes I needed to make in my own life so I would not be back in the same situation. I hired him the same day because of his honesty, and the confidence he gave me. He stated: “ You are In for a long flight but I promise to be right by your side while fighting I will be your shield and I will be your armor.” David was always available to me via cell phone and text. If I was having an anxiety attack in the middle of the night I would not hesitate to call David and he always answered. When it was time to turn myself in, David explained the process step-by-step to me. He was in court waiting on me what before my arraignment. Of all the things I personally witnessed, One thing stuck out to me the most; David is well known and respected by all Assistant district attorney’s, by the district attorneys and judges and court officials in the district of Kings County. He was him self a former prosecutor there. He has great work ethic, I saw this first hand as he was always in court before me with his nice suit and bright smile. David had me in his office once every two weeks to work out the details of the case and to help find supporting documents David had me in his office once every two weeks to work out the details of the case and to help find supporting documents. I stayed as long as I wanted. I never felt that he was rushing me out of his office, or he had another client that was more important than me, while In his presence, it was all about me. He was very patient when I couldn’t obtain certain supporting documents. When I obtained letters of recommendation/character letters he would reach our to the person and make suggestions on the wording and grammar. He was also patient with the district attorney whom initially played hardball. David knew just how to soften her up with an extensive PPI package that was submitted on my behalf. The District Attorney’s Office even complemented David in front of me about the extensive of that package that was submitted on my behalf. Ultimately David wisdom his connection that bright smile and that expensive packageEven when the district attorney was unavailable days after days, after days, of phone call David never lost patience. Ultimately David’s wisdom, his networking, and that expensive package won. Instead of being convicted of multiples charges such as Medicaid fraud, possession of a forged instrument, grand larceny, and going to jail for up to three years; I plead guilty to only one charge of petty larceny, and paid the restitution in full. This was better than the outcome, that I expected and also better than the outcome David himself predicted.

David is hands down the best criminal attorney I have ever met. Not only are his legal skills light years above and beyond the norm, but this legal acumen coupled with a keen insight into the human psyche, forged an advocated who is tenacious, dedicated while still being able to adapt to the changing... currents around him. He's the only guy you want in your corner if God forbid you find yourself on the other dude of the city room. In fact he's so good he was able to take the reins from my previous attorney after the trial proceedings had already begun and stear us away from not only a very long prison sentence but also a grievous wrongful conviction. If I had had David on retainer when this incident occurred I could have saved myself so much heart ache and collateral damage. If you have found yourself in a situation where you are thinking about retaining legal representation, believe me, you owe it to your self and your future to call David Cohen and schedule a consultation. I did. And so far I feel lucky to have such a stalwart champion in my corner. 5 STARS! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

I would like to sincerely thank Cohen Forman Barone Attorneys for their outstanding performance in my nephews recent trail case. David Cohen, Benjamin Simpson and staff worked diligently,countless hours, days, weeks and years. Their staff recorded all the facts and develop a phenomenal defense strat...egy. CFB attorneys have shown the abilities to challenge the legal system against all odds.

Mr. Cohen takes the art of criminal defense to a new level. It is rare to find an attorney with the legal skills necessary to defeat the top Federal and State prosecutors in NYC. It is perhaps even more difficult to find a trial attorney with communicative and people skills necessary to negotiate a... favorable plea deal for a client. David J. Cohen is a unique criminal lawyer who possesses both of these skills and in great abundance. Trusted by owners of fortune 500 companies and feared by the NYC's top prosecutors, Mr. Cohen is simply the best at what he does.