Jonathan D Cohn

Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

10 years experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Law
New York

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Summary

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

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