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Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

12 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Law
New York

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Biography

Jonathan Cohn is a partner at Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang. His practice is focused on criminal defense -- with an emphasis on alcohol-related offenses. This includes litigating difficult DWI cases where the outcome is of the utmost importance for his clients. In addition, Jonathan Cohn routinely lectures throughout the State on DWI topics.

Education

Albany Law School: J.D. (2008); 2005 - 2008; Honors: Cum Laude

Lafayette College: B.A. (2004) | Government and Law; 2000 - 2004; Honors: Government and Law

Professional Experience

Partner: Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang; 2010 - Current

Assistant District Attorney: Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office; 2009 - 2010

Law Clerk: Law Clerk to the Hon. Karen Drago at New York State Unified Court System -- Legal Fellows Program; 2008 - 2009

Speaking Engagements

The Practical Problems in Everyday Practice, Handling a DWI Case in NYS: The Nuts and Bolts 2021, Webinar: March 23, 2021; New York State Bar Association; This lecture provides attorney with advice as to how to handle the difficult situations that we often confront in representing clients charged with DWI.

Challenging the Breath Test: What you must know as a defense attorney, Webinar: November 4, 2020; New York State Bar Association; This course is designed for attorneys who handle DWI cases and are looking for ways to challenge the breath test. We will break down the discovery material provided by the prosecutor in order to use it to your advantage. In addition, we will focus on cross-examining the breath test operator to show potential issues with the chemical test. Finally, this course will provide an overview of defenses used to challenge the test result and when an expert witness may be necessary.

Interstate and International Collateral Consequences of NYS 1192 conviction, Webinar: December 3, 2020; New York State Defenders Association

DWAI Drugs -- Cross of the Arresting Officer, Big Apple XX, Albany, New York: October 29, 2020; New York State Bar Association

Discovery with a Twist: CPL Article 245 and VTL/DWI Practice, Webinar, Online: June 26, 2020; New York State Defenders Association

The New Discovery Law - Practical Impact in Criminal Practice, Webinar for the New York State Bar Association, Albany, New York: April 6, 2020; New York State Bar Association

Cross Examination | Handling a DWI Case in NYS Review of New Criminal Discovery Legislation, NYSBA Bridging the Gap, New York City: January 30, 2020; New York State Bar

Cross Examination of a Witness | Key Skills in Handling a DWI Case in NYS, Bridging the Gap, Albany, New York: September 26, 2019; New York State Bar Association

Practical Problems in Everyday Practice, Handling a DWI Case in New York State -- The Nuts and Bolts, Long Island, New York: September 24, 2019; New York State Bar Association

Cross-Examination of the Arresting Officer a DWI Case, Tactics and Techniques in DWI Defense, Syracuse, New York: September 6, 2019; New York State Defenders Association

Criminal Law Update and Advising Clients Charged with DWI, NYSBA Bridging the Gap, New York City: August 13, 2019; New York State Bar Association

Cross-Examination of the Arresting Officer in a DWAI-Drug Case, 3rd Annual Master Class in DWI Defense: Drug Edition, Canandaigua, NY: June 28, 2019; National College for DUI Defense

DWI Update & Local Criminal Court Practice/Client Counseling, Bridging the Gap March 2019, New York City: March 8, 2019

Effective Client Representation in Criminal and Vehicle and Traffic Matters, Bridging the Gap, New York City: January 18, 2019; New York State Bar Association

DWI Update & Local Criminal Court Practices, Bridging the Gap, New York City: December 19, 2018; New York State Bar

Crossing the DRE, Master Class in DWI Defense: Drug Edition, Canandaigua, NY: June 1, 2018; National College for DUI Defense

The Stuff You Have to Know: Practical Problems and Solutions, DWI on Trial - Big Apple XVIII, New York, New York: May 11, 2018; New York State Bar Association

Defense Theory in a DWI Case, DWI Trial Skills Program, Rochester, New York: May 4, 2018; Monroe County Public Defender’s Office and the New York State Defenders Association

Nuts & Bolts Dispositions -- Problems & Pitfalls, Master Class in DWI Trial Defense, Canandaigua, NY: April 14, 2017; New York State Defenders Association

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Awards

Rising Star: Super Lawyers; 2019

Rising Star: Super Lawyers; 2018

Rising Star: Super Lawyers; 2017

Professional Associations

New York State Bar Association: Chair of the Vehicle and Traffic Law Committee; Current

National College for DUI Defense: Faculty Member; 2018 - Current

National College for DUI Defense: State Delegate; 2015 - 2019

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York
Since 2009

Fees

Free Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted

Practice Areas

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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Website

Contact & Map

Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

210 Great Oaks Blvd

Albany, NY 12203

Cell: (518) 779-5857

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