Jonathan David Cohn

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Jonathan David Cohn

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

200 Great Oaks Blvd.,, Suite 210, Albany, NY

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About Jonathan

Biography

Available 24/7. Focused on alcohol-related offenses and criminal defense. Call 518-317-5020

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 90%

16 years

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

200 Great Oaks Blvd.,, Suite 210, Albany, NY, 12203-5969

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Jonathan David Cohn's Reviews

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73 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Scotty | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

YOUR SON HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED DWI!

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.

Posted by Eric | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My Review of Jonathan David Cohn

Before, during, and after my case, Mr. Cohn acted, and treated me in a very professional, and punctual manner. He requested that I did, and went to a particular place to aid in the possible positive outcome of my case. Due to his advise, and a completion of certain tasks that he advised me to do, t...he outcome was exactly as he, and myself were hoping to reach when the time came of the law's decision in my case. Mr. Cohn is a hard working, knowledgeable, confident attorney who will do everything possible for one of his client's health, welfare, occupation, family, and life during certain lawful manners. I could not speak any greater for Mr. Jonathan David Cohn.

Posted by James | January 27, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Top in the Capital Region

Mr. Cohn is an excellent attorney. He is highly knowledgeable of the law and how it applies to your case. Moreover, Mr. Cohn not only seeks results that are in your best interest, but is very responsive and supportive throughout the process. He is the type of person that takes a team approach with... the client and therefore regularly communicates throughout a case. To put it in perspective, Mr. Cohn never failed to return a phone call of mine within a few hours if not sooner- not often what you hear about attorney client communications. If you find yourself with the unfortunate charge of DWI, Mr. Cohn should be your first call.

Posted by Sally | August 09, 2013

Thank heavens for Jonathan

Jonathan gives lawyers everywhere a good name! If I didn't experience working with him myself, I wouldn't even believe this review. He is caring, proactive, intelligent, informed, and always returns a call promptly. He goes above and beyond for his clients and will do things without being asked to. I... have never had to chase him for information. I have never had to wonder when he would call. It is an absolute pleasure working with him, and I have complete faith that he will do everything in his power to accomplish his goals for his clients. You might win, you might lose. whatever the result, you can rest assured he did his absolute best. I don't know that you can say that about many people these days. I want to clone him! In all my years, and all my experiences with attorneys, I have never met anyone like him. And for the record, this has nothing to do with the results that I am saying these things, it is because I am continually, pleasantly surprised by his efforts.

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Jonathan David Cohn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Simone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Jonathan for years, and can confidently say that any client would be extremely fortunate to have him as their attorney. Jonathan is not only intelligent and well-versed in DWI law, but most importantly, he is a highly skilled trial lawyer. He tirelessly defends the rights of his clients, working nights and weekends. Jonathan is also exceedingly responsive to his clients’ needs, always making himself available whenever he is needed. I am lucky to have Jonathan as a colleague and endorse him with great confidence."

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Michael Kelly

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Jonathan at the National College for DUI Defense Summer Sessionat Harvard. Jonathan is the New York State Delegate and I am the Pennsylvania delegate. It's easy to tell that Jonathan wants to be the best he can be at DUI Defense. He has a great personality and a very advanced skill set for defending DUI cases. I would recommend him to anyone charged with DWI in New York without any hesitation."

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Kevin O'Grady

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan has the experience, knowledge and grit to defend you when you need it most. I endorse him and recommend him without hesitation."

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Arya Saleh

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is an outstanding professional who is well-respected within the legal community. He has advanced knowledge of criminal law and DUI defense in particular. He leverages his trial skills and experience to consistently deliver tremendous results for his clients. I strongly recommend him."

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Steven Goldman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Jonathan Cohn and will continue to recommend him to anyone needing representation for a DUI case. Jon is diligent, knowledgeable, and compassionate. A tremendous, well-rounded attorney."

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Joseph Gerstenzang

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jonathan is a highly skilled attorney who I work extremely closely with. He tirelessly defends the rights of his clients, working nights and weekends. I routinely workshop legal strategies with Jonathan and seek his counsel. Jonathan has earned the respect of the entire legal community and is regularly asked to lecture so that he may share his extensive legal knowledge with fellow attorneys. Nevertheless, Jonathan's top priority is always the interests of his client. Whenever I speak to any of his clients, they are always extremely grateful for how hard he fights for them and the successful outcomes he achieves. I am lucky to have Jonathan as a colleague and could not endorse him with greater confidence."

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Peter Gerstenzang

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jonathan Cohn for several years. I first met him when he was a prosecutor and we litigated cases against each other. He was a very tough opponent, always well prepared and ready to proceed. His work ethic, combined with his honesty and professional ethics, impressed all the attorneys in our office. We, ultimately, offered him a position in our office, and he is now representing our clients as diligently as he once prosecuted them."

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Ryan Manley

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Kelly

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Simone

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kevin O'Grady

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Arya Saleh

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Gerstenzang

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Steven Goldman

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Upstate New York

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

2009 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Rennselaer County District Attorney's Office

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk to the Hon. Karen Drago, New York State Unified Court System -- Legal Fellows Program

Associations

2017 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Chair of the Vehicle and Traffic Law Committee

2015 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Criminal Justice Section

2012 - Present

Rensselaer County Bar Association

2012 - 2019

National College of DUI Defense

State Delegate

Education

2008

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Lafayette College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

DWI on Trial 2024

The Art of Plea Negotiations — Thinking Outside the Box

2024

DWI Means Defend with Ingenuity Seminar

Closing to Win -- The Keys to Delivering a Powerful Summation

2023

Practical DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Instruction Course

Cross-Examination of the SFSTs

2022

Comprehensive Impaired Driving Defense Training

Challenging the Breath Test in a DWI Case

2021

Webinar

Legal Issues, Process, Treatment, and NYS Impaired Driver System

2021

Live web program

Cross of the arresting officer and the DRE

2021

Handling a DWI Case in NYS: The Nuts and Bolts 2021

The Practical Problems in Everyday Practice

2020

Webinar for the New York State Bar Association

The New Discovery Law - Practical Impact in Criminal Practice

2020

Webinar

Challenging the Breath Test: What you must know as a defense attorney

2020

Webinar

Interstate and International Collateral Consequences of NYS 1192 conviction

2020

Webinar

Discovery with a Twist: CPL Article 245 and VTL/DWI Practice

2020

The Big Apple XX

DWAI Drugs -- Cross of the Arresting Officer

2020

Bridging the Gap — January 2020

Cross Examination | Handling a DWI Case in NYS Review of New Criminal Discovery Legislation

2019

Tactics and Techniques in DWI Defense

Cross-Examination of the Arresting Officer a DWI Case

2019

Recorded Video

Practical Problems in Everyday Practice: DWI Arrests

2019

NYSBA Bridging the Gap

Criminal Law Update and Advising Clients Charged with DWI

2019

Handling a DWI Case in New York State -- The Nuts and Bolts (Long Island)

Practical Problems in Everyday Practice

2019

Bridging the Gap March 2019

DWI Update & Local Criminal Court Practice/Client Counseling

2019

Bridging the Gap

Cross Examination of a Witness | Key Skills in Handling a DWI Case in NYS

2019

Bridging the Gap

Effective Client Representation in Criminal and Vehicle and Traffic Matters

2019

Being Heard at Hearings: Local Criminal Court Practice

Local Chair

2019

3rd Annual Master Class in DWI Defense: Drug Edition

Cross-Examination of the Arresting Officer in a DWAI-Drug Case

2018

Master Class in DWI Defense: Drug Edition

Crossing the DRE

2018

DWI Trial Skills Program

Defense Theory in a DWI Case

2018

DWI on Trial - Big Apple XVIII

The Stuff You Have to Know: Practical Problems and Solutions

2018

Bridging the Gap

DWI Update & Local Criminal Court Practices

2017

Master Class in DWI Trial Defense

Unlocking the Ignition Interlock

2017

Master Class in DWI Trial Defense

Nuts & Bolts Dispositions -- Problems & Pitfalls

2017

Defending DWI Cases - The Critical Issues

Disposition Issues

2016

DWI on Trial – BIG APPLE XVI

Winning the Refusal Hearing

2016

Bridging the Gap

Basics of Vehicle and Traffic Law in NYS

2015

The Nuts & Bolts of Handling a DWI Case

Plea Bargaining – Problems & Pitfalls

2015

Criminal Justice Section Spring Meeting

The new DMV regulations

2015

Bridging the Gap - December 2015

Plea Bargaining in DWI Cases - Problems and Pitfalls

2014

Handling the DWI Case

Plea Bargaining -- Problems and Pitfalls

2014

Criminal Law for Criminal and Civil Lawyers: Law, Procedures and Strategies

The Art of Plea Bargaining

2014

Bridging the Gap December 2014

Handling a DWI Case in NYS

2013

Basics of Criminal Law for Criminal and Civil Law Attorneys

The Art of Plea Bargaining

2012

Representing the DWI Defendant in New York

Ignition Interlock Device

Publications

2008

Albany Government Law Review Increased Driving Regulations For The Elderly: A Case Study In New York Calling For The Expansion of Current Regulation

Languages

English

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