Jonathan D. Cohn

Jonathan D. Cohn

Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

210 Great Oaks Blvd.
Albany, NY 12203

Phone: 518-779-5857

Website: dwilawny.com

Faculty National Task Force Task-Force-Member General Member

About Jonathan D. Cohn

Jonathan D. Cohn is a partner in the law firm of Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Lafayette College, where he graduated with honors. He is a 2008 cum laude graduate of Albany Law School, where he was selected as a member of the Government and Law Journal. Mr. Cohn was one of a select group to be published as a member of the journal. Mr. Cohn is also a former state delegate for the National College for DUI Defense (“NCDD”). Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cohn was an Assistant District Attorney in the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office, who handled all aspects of criminal law. He also gained a thorough understanding of the Criminal Procedure Law and Penal Law as a Law Clerk to Honorable Karen A. Drago, Schenectady County Court Judge. Mr. Cohn’s practice is focused on criminal defense – with an emphasis on alcohol-related offenses.


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