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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
Criminal Defense
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang
(518) 317-5020
Mobile
200 Great Oaks Blvd.,, Suite 210, Albany, NY, 12203-5969
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Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer around
Great lawyer very knowledgeable of your situation gets the best possible results highly recommend Jonathan Cohen always keeps you up to date goes above and beyond for you the only lawyer I would use
Posted by Jim | March 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer hands down
I used Jonathan cohen 5 years ago he worked very hard for me did everything he could to make sure I was able to get my best possible result I highly recommend him to anyone who finds them self in a bad legal situation can get you best possible result or best chance to beat it I would not use any ...
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Husband and Father
John was very professional. I made mistakes in life that made for some very challenging times. He always treated me with dignity and respect. His expertise and professional and calm demeanor always made me feel more relaxed and confident in his abilities. I was amazed watching him in action every tim...
Posted by Karen | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jonathan Cohn: Absolutely Great Attorney!!!
Jonathan and his staff are amazing. Great communication. Great follow through. He either answers his phone or you get an immediate call back. No call center, no AI generated response, no paralegals fielding calls. When you hire Jonathan, you get Jonathan. And he’s a great attorney. Paperwork is al...
Posted by Philip | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing attorney
Jonathan and his team are by far the best. From start to finish I was informed of what was happening, I was treated with respect and felt extremely hopeful the entire five years this man fought for me. I cannot express how grateful I am to have a second chance. I am extremely aware my case was comple...
Jonathan David Cohn's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Jonathan has the experience, knowledge and grit to defend you when you need it most. I endorse him and recommend him without hesitation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationChair of the Vehicle and Traffic Law Committee
2015 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationCriminal Justice Section
2012 - Present
Rensselaer County Bar Association
2012 - 2019
National College of DUI DefenseState 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