Atty. David Jonathan Cohen

Atty. David Jonathan Cohen

David Jonathan Cohen is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal appeals, criminal conspiracy and 14 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About David Jonathan Cohen at a glance

David Jonathan Cohen is a Principal based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1987) and California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis (1990). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1986) and Amherst College (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Jonathan Cohen is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal appeals, criminal conspiracy and 14 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Jonathan Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Jonathan Cohen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Jonathan Cohen

Where is David Jonathan Cohen's law office located?
David Jonathan Cohen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Jonathan Cohen handle?
David Jonathan Cohen focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Jonathan Cohen practiced law?
David Jonathan Cohen has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David Jonathan Cohen go to law school?
David Jonathan Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David Jonathan Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1986
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis
Admitted: 1990

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