Jonathan David Cohn

I recently found myself in a very difficult and stressful situation being charged with an aggravated DWI due my elevated BAC of .21. This is an extremely serious charge especially since I am a salesman and my livelihood relies on my ability to be on the road. After my initial consult with Jonathan ...I walked out of his office knowing he was the attorney I needed to hire. That said, I did go onto meet with several other attorneys in the Capital Region but kept comparing everyone to Jonathan. He presented me with an initial price for the retainer which was very fair and never asked for a penny more during the 7 months he represented me. Most importantly during those 7 months Jonathan was able to keep me on the road without any restrictions on my licence. He is always available and if he is in court he will call you back when he becomes free to answer whatever questions you may have. He will do whatever he can to get the best possible outcome for you and was able to plea my case down to a DWAI! On a personal level a DWI takes a toll on a person and Jonathan gets that. He helped guide me through the entire process and I am a better man today thanks to his help. Jonathan is without a doubt the attorney you should hire if you are facing a DWI. His firm has literally written the book on criminal defense for DWI in the state of NY and I feel comfortable in saying you won't find a better attorney. Jonathan is a man you can trust and will help put your mind at ease in this stressful time.

I was charged with two counts of felony dwi. I was facing jail time as well as the loss of my professional license. I was referred to Johnathan by two parties...an attorney friend and a neighboring county district attorney. After an initial consultation I decided to go with the recommendations. Jonat...han first attempted to negotiate with the da to no avail and the case went to trial. Jonathan kept me informed throughout the process and provided me with excellent advice as well as the consequences of the various outcomes. His knowledge of dwi laws and the proper expert witness to call on was critical. At trial Jonathan was outstanding. His demeanor and professionalism was instrumental in getting an acquittal on all counts. I can’t thank him enough for saving my career and my personal life. I now think of Jonathan not only as a great attorney but a friend as well.

That statement, when delivered via the phone at 3AM is a violent shock. When it really sinks in . . . the fog has dissipated somewhat, you know your next decision is finding an attorney, quickly! You then discover that your first ordeal of finding a good lawyer is a trial in and of itself. I won’t g...o through the litany of “definitely nots” of my lawyer search and offer a couple extreme examples: one suggested he would “squeeze us into his schedule and be happy to assist us in a guilty plea for $2500, while another halted my questioning about his experience in DWI defense to question my financial capacity to pay his fee in order to continue with the discussion. Sheesh! Retired from almost 40 years in business, I’ve had numerous attorney interactions with varied results: 50/50 from satisfied to “what just happened?” I’m writing this review to share an astounding legal experience that literally saved my son from a criminal record “ball and chain” he most assuredly would have worn for the rest of his life; I met with Jonathan Cohn of Gerstenzang, Sills, Davis, Cohn & Gertenzang. I don’t pretend to understand the legalities of how he did it, although I watched intently throughout the process. What I can convey is my experience with Jonathan. During our initial meeting he presented the good, the bad and the ugly, in reverse. Explaining in detail the levity and severity of the charges as well as the worst possible outcome as he answered in detail every single question we posed and proceeded only when we were satisfied. He offered his experience in his past defense provided to previous clients and proposed possible outcomes concerning our case. As I left the building I truly believed we were in good legal hands. I said as much to my son, who was sorely in need of something to hold onto. In court, I saw Jonathan as a very active representative on behalf of our case discussing / explaining everything in the court proceedings. When necessary, we had phone discussions and questions into the evening so as to be prepared for the next appearance. Through it all, never an overly positive word, all questions answered, just as he had promised; we always knew where we stood and what direction was ours. When there were court papers to file, they were done; we got copies right away, never had to ask. When we were to meet, he was on time. When we didn’t understand what was happening, he explained in detail. Due to Jonathan’s legal expertise and defense plan, which included uncovering, pursuing and capitalizing on any and every tiny little legal crack or judicial opportunity afforded by the prosecution’s case, our case was dismissed. When discussing the case with a family friend, a retired attorney, and asked what I thought of our lawyer: I responded, “He was the best I could’ve ever found!” When my friend replied: “you’re only saying that because you won”, my immediate response was: “No, he did everything he said he would do, and then some.” That’s all one could ask for. Business experience has taught me that unsolicited advice is usually bad advice. Having said that . . . should you be heading into this DWI turmoil, I’ll advise you to spend some time with Jonathan Cohn. I genuinely believe you’ll find it beneficial to your legal outcome and your piece of mind.

Having been a practicing lawyer for more than 3 decades, including many as a trial lawyer, I have known hundreds of attorneys--some very talented and many more less so. Finding myself in need of a lawyer to represent me recently, I was extremely fortunate to retain Jonathan, who clearly falls into t...he very talented category. Thoughtful, focused on detail and very knowledgeable about his area of the law and the court systems in which he works, Jonathan mapped out a prudent strategy for me and did so in a quiet, confident way that was reassuring but did not over-promise. Because of the care he invested in my case, Jonathan achieved a result for me that I never thought possible. As concerned as Jonathan was for achieving a good legal result for me, he was equally concerned for my personal well-being. He did his legal work so well that I would retain him again in a heartbeat. He did the rest of his job so well that I will never have to. A 9.5 rating out of 10 sells Jonathan a bit short.

Mr. Cohn provided the highest quality of legal services in my defense, exceeding all expectations! His education, experience and knowledge were instrumental in providing an effective defense. He articulates the law, is determined , very organized, and strives to obtain the best possible result. If... you've been charged with a DWI, DWAI or DUI contact Mr. Cohn immediately. I could have lost my license, job, family and a bright future. He worked diligently to protect me and my best interest, each step of the way.