New York City Criminal Attorney

An Experienced Defense:

For over 30 years, Mark I. Cohen has defended those accused of crimes in the New York City area and surrounding counties. His career is built upon providing exceptional criminal defense, in the most complicated and routine cases. From the inception of his practice in 1990, he has provided his guaranteed best effort in every client's case.

A Personal Approach:

Every criminal case presents different issues and your case will be handled by Mr. Cohen as his top priority. He listens and asks probing questions to develop the best strategy for your defense. Whether yours is a bribery, assault or white collar criminal defense case, Mr. Cohen's results are based upon his personal attention to each case. His successful results in and out of the courtroom have established a client base more than a quarter-century old.

A Positive Outcome:

The process of defending a criminal case is stressful and complex for the client, friends and family. Mr. Cohen is accessible and keeps his clients informed of all important developments in their cases. Mr. Cohen has achieved successful outcomes in a wide variety of cases including mail and insurance fraud, computer crimes and narcotics/trafficking offenses.

As you face New York State or federal criminal charges, you need the best NYC criminal attorney money can buy. Mark I. Cohen provides you with the outstanding representation you desire in the defense of your case.

NYC Criminal Attorney

New York City criminal defense attorney Mark I. Cohen is highly respected throughout the United States and New York State criminal justice systems for his aggressive pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients.

For more than 35 years, Mr. Cohen has provided exceptional criminal defense legal services to individuals and businesses in pre-arrest investigations and post-arrest cases. In the United States District Courts, Mr. Cohen regularly defends cases throughout New York and New Jersey and has handled cases in Virginia, New Hampshire, and Florida.

Mark I. Cohen practices throughout New York City in the New York State court system.

Our experienced NYC criminal attorney also represents individuals and businesses in the defense of a variety of United States, New York State and New York City Administrative Agency licensing and disciplinary actions.

New York City Criminal Defense

Automobile Crimes
Criminal Record Sealing
Desk Appearance Tickets (DAT)
Domestic Violence
Grand Jury Investigations
Grand Larceny
Federal Illegal Reentry
Fraud Defense
Identity Theft / Immigration / Passport Crimes
Money Laundering and Unlicensed Money Transmission Crimes
Narcotics Crimes
RICO and Enterprise Corruption Offenses
Weapon Charges
White Collar Crimes

Representing clients in these types of cases requires a thorough understanding of both state and federal law. Fortunately, Mark I. Cohen has decades of experience handling a wide range of criminal cases both in and out of the courtroom, making him uniquely equipped to represent New York defendants.

How an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help

Being charged with a criminal offense can have devastating consequences for the accused’s personal life and reputation, with many being unable to focus on work, sleep, or concentrate on day to day activities. Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney can go a long way towards alleviating some of these stresses, as they are able to:

Provide clients with an honest view of their situation and potential defenses;
Explain the law to their clients in a clear and concise way;
Conduct in-depth investigations into a client’s case;
Uncover evidence that will support their client’s defense;
Request the dismissal of evidence that was obtained improperly by law enforcement;
Negotiate plea agreements on their client’s behalf;
Protect their clients’ legal interests in the courtroom by providing aggressive representation;
Submit appeals in the event of conviction; and
Help clients seal or expunge their criminal records.

The steps our legal team can take to help you with your own charges depends on a number of factors, including where you are in your case, as the stages of criminal prosecution tend to be complex and confusing. For this reason, we dedicate ourselves to helping our clients through each step of their case, from the initial arrest and arraignment to plea deal negotiations and trial.

The Stages of Criminal Prosecution

Each stage of a criminal prosecution is important and can have major repercussions for defendants, so it is important to obtain legal representation as soon as possible after arrest, including when:

Given a written notice of arraignment, which is also known as a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) and can lead to an earlier release;
Being booked prior to arraignment, which usually occurs within 24 hours of arrest;
Required to attend a pretrial interview, where a court officer will attempt to gather information about the case, including whether the accused will be represented by a public defender or a privately retained attorney;
Being arraigned, which constitutes an accused’s first official court appearance, where he or she will be given notice of the charges and the judge will set bail, release the individual, or remand him or her into custody; and
At trial, which must take place within a certain time frame, usually six months for felony trials and between 60 and 90 days for misdemeanor charges.

No matter where you are in the criminal prosecution process, we can help represent your interests. To learn more about how a dedicated New York criminal defense lawyer can help you build a strong defense in your own case, please contact Mark I. Cohen, Esq. today via phone or online message.

A Track Record of Success

Our firm’s successes are not limited to cases involving violations and minor misdemeanors, but include well-known felony cases, in which our clients faced stiff penalties. Whether a case is small or large, our legal team is dedicated to using the same strategies and exhibiting the same commitment to all of our clients. Our goal is always the same: to help you get your life back. Please call our legal team today to learn more.

Contact An Experienced NYC Criminal Attorney

Contact Mark I. Cohen today to work with an NYC criminal attorney who had decades of experience. Put your future in the hands of someone who can achieve the best outcome for your New York City criminal defense case. Mark I. Cohen is available 24/7 for all emergencies at 917-414-8585 or contact us online.

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