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I have been practicing criminal law in both State and Federal Court for more than 28 years and I am Certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California. I have tried over 45 cases to verdict, and briefed and argued over 60 appeals.
As the owner of Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC in San Francisco and Dublin, CA, I lead a team of energetic, tenacious and zealous attorneys who are dedicated to protecting our clients against unfair treatment.
Using our experience, skill and creative defense strategy, we will do everything possible to minimize the charges against you and the potential penalties you face for conviction of state and federal felony and misdemeanor crimes.
Practice areas
Federal and state criminal defense. Drug crimes, weapons offenses, violent and serious felonies. Mail fraud, wire fraud. Trial and appellate work.
34 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
300 Montgomery St Ste 660
San Francisco, CA, 94104
Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC
11750 Dublin Blvd. Suite 104
Dublin, CA, 94568
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1990 | 10/27/2020 |
NY | Currently registered | 1987 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Small Business Excellence Award-Criminal Defense | San Francisco Small Business Excellence | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner and Senior Attorney | Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, P.C. | 1996 - Present |
Managing Partner | Cohen & Hubachek | 1992 - 1996 |
Trial Attorney | Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. | 1989 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Criminal Law Advisory Commission to State of California Board of Legal Specialization | Chair | 2018 - Present |
Alameda County Bar Association, Criminal Court Appointed Attorneys Program (CAAP) | Panel Member | 2017 - Present |
The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization | Certified Specialist Criminal Law | 2010 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1995 - Present |
California Bar Criminal Law Section | Member | 1995 - Present |
Criminal Law Advisory Commission to State of California Board of Legal Specialization | Vice Chair | 2014 - 2018 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases | Forensic Toxicology and the Use of Drug Evidence in the Courtroom | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Chicago Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
Amherst College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Spring Networking, 2011 | Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Drug and gun conspiracy with alleged gang affiliation | Settled for 9 additional years Federal custody with credit for time spent in State custody |
In re Extradition of Garcia and Zamora, 890 F. Supp. 914 (S.D. Cal. 1994) | |
United States v. Stout, 936 F.2d 433 (9th Cir. 1991) |
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Jeffrey Hammerschmidt, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan and I served for three years on the Criminal Law Advisory Commission for the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He impressed me with his legal knowledge and his passion for excellent representation of his clients.
Jaime Longoria, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
David Cohen is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in California. I highly recommend hiring his firm for both state and federal cases.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Charles Small, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sidney Hollar, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is brilliant, experienced, fearless and totally committed to defending his clients. I worked with him on one case and have known him personally and professionally for many years. Whenever a friend or colleague needs a referral for a criminal defense attorney in state or federal court, I always recommend that they contact David.
Brian Berson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. David is smart, thorough and dedicated to his clients. That's why he gets good results.
Martin Sabelli, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is an extremely able, knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated advocate who obtains top-notch results for his client. He ensures that his clients are treated fairly throughout an often difficult process whether in state or federal court.
Eloy Trujillo, Criminal defense Attorney on May 8, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Daniel Flores, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David J. Cohen is an intelligent and relentless trial attorney. I've had the privilege of working with and trying two cases with Cohen. He achieves great results by knowing the law better than his opponents and proving by his actions that he will not back down.
Robert Lawrence, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
In a town full of smart, hard-working attorneys, David stands out as one of the smartest, hardest-working attorneys I know. He is in the office early, out of it late, and is a ceaseless advocate for his clients. He and the attorneys he employs turn out work that I would be happy to put my name on. In the last several years that I have known him, David has successfully argued a number of federal appeals in New York and California, and tried a baker's dozen of long and difficult jury trials. David has a unique and very effective delivery style, which draws people around him to listen more and more closely the more they hear him speak. As a speaker and advocate, he has what you can't teach: presence. Not many lawyers outside of those on TV (i.e., actors) really have it, but he does. I can't recommend David highly enough -- he is on the very short list of people I would call if I were arrested and charged with a felony.