Jonathan David Cohn

I was arrested on Memorial Day on my way home from a barbeque. My BAC came back as .06 and I was charged with a DWAI. I contacted a few different attorneys for quotes and consultations. Mr. Cohn was the only person that sounded genuine and took the time to answer my questions without sounding annoye...d by my ignorance. I hired him as my attorney and he did not let me down! There was open communication and we went over the evidence in great detail. He discovered that I had done very well during the field sobriety test and I asked the officer many questions while in custody, which showed that my speech was not slurred. He asked what I would be satisfied with if we had to take a plea deal. I said that I just don't want my license or insurance affected! He presented the evidence and told them that the case was very weak and that they'd have a hard time proving intoxication if we took it to trial. I was offered a plea of Disorderly Conduct. Mr. Cohn and I had a conversation and we weighed out the pros and cons. He said if we did turn it down and take it to trial, the decision would ultimately be up to the judge and I'd run the risk of being found guilty. I said I was very comfortable taking the deal! He spoke to the prosecutor and they both recommended the lowest possible fine. Thank goodness I didn't fight it! The judge was very fair but said he would not let me slide with the lowest possible fine because my offer was generous enough and I should have consequences. I do not have to worry about the price of my insurance increasing and there are no points on my license! I cannot thank this man enough! If you're reading this, it's probably because you need someone to represent you... This is the man for the job!

In 2017 I was charged with Aggravated DWI in Albany County. It was my 4th since 1997. It would be my 3rd in NY, plus one out of state. I was caught dead to rights. I have a CDL from another state which I reside in, and my job is dependent on me having it. NY has a 3 DWI’s in 25 years, and you lose... your license for life. Theres a 2 “serious” traffic offenses with a CDL no matter the state, you lose it for life. Needless to say the emotions/scenarios running thru my head were awful. I was thinking about the future, and the fact I wasn’t going to have one anymore. I ran across Johnathans firm on AVVO. He didn’t have many reviews at the time, but they were all excellent. People spoke highly of him as a person, and his ability to deliver great results. We met the next day, which was Easter Sunday. I explained what happened, told him about my past, and the need for my CDL for work. Johnathan didn’t judge my past. He was well spoken, driven, polite, upfront and very confident. He said he couldn’t guarantee me anything, but that he would do his best to help me out. His honesty, personality, and meeting me on Easter without hesitation, is why I hired him on the spot. I felt he truly cared, and if anyone could help me, it would be him. We came up with a plan to move forward and eventually have a trial. I wasn’t interested in taking a plea, because I couldn’t lose my CDL, it scared me more than going to jail. We decided to ride it out. I was able to keep working in the meantime. At arraignment I plead not guilty, and forfeited my NYS driving privileges upon conviction. I was able to go home with my home states license valid. Johnathan was able to get it so I didn’t have to come to NY again for my court dates, except one, where Johnathan questioned the arresting officer. I’d listen closely, and watch him work. Johnathan was clearly well respected within the court house. He is calculated, intelligent, and a master at his craft. I was confident in his ability’s, and his all around DWI knowledge. I knew he would represent me well come trial, but that I had given him nothing to work with. Johnathan is quick to return calls, texts, and emails. He was reassuring every time we spoke, and was generally concerned on how I was doing. Johnathan gave me plenty of notice If I needed to come to Albany, so that I could make arrangements to get there. At some point maybe a year or so in, I was offered a plea deal. “DWI, with no probation or jail”. It’s a pretty good deal that I was appreciative of, but I could not accept it. I couldn’t lose my CDL for life. Little did I know “riding it out” would last over 5 1/2 years. With Johnathan doing what he does, a lil help from COVID, and the courts being shut down this thing was on hold. There was no jury trails being held, and this was all good news for me. I was mentally a disaster, but I was driving, not in jail, and still working. I was saving up for what I thought would be my new life as a bum, after I was undoubtedly going to be found guilty, and eventually lose everything. One of the few things that kept me sane when feeling hopeless, was reading Johnathans reviews over, and over. There were many more added over the years, praising his work in the court room, and for the plea bargains he was able to achieve for people. A few weeks ago I heard from Johnathan. They negotiated a new deal which I couldn’t believe, and gladly accepted. A miracle thru my eyes, and those few people I’ve told about my situation. NO DWI… (Reckless Endangerment, a breathalyzer in my vehicle, and the standard DWI requirement classes etc). I kept my license, career, and have my NY driving privilege back. Johnathan even sent me the info I needed to sign up for the court mandates. I can’t thank Johnathan enough for what he did for me. You’re an amazing person, and I am forever grateful to you.

Jonathan D. Cohn is an ethical, wonderful Lawyer. His hard work has restored my husband’s driver’s license after Thirty Five (35) years! He studied his record and found a flaw that he could work with . He was able to get one (1) DWI overturned!. The NYS DMV removed the “Denial’ and gave him permissi...on to get a restricted license. Luckily, we live in Florida now and he was able to get his Florida Driver’s License without restrictions. In my opinion, Jonathan is the best lawyer in the country! I can’t say enough about his life changing work! Thank you again, Jonathan!

Jonathan got me through a very difficult time in my life. He was professional, compassionate, strategic, and in the end, we made smart decisions regarding my case that resulted in a miraculous win. I cannot thank him enough for all his hard work and efforts and I stand here today and feel like I can ...call him a friend.