David Cohen, Esq. | Cohen & Patel

David J. Cohen, Esq.

David J. Cohen, Esq., was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played all sports, including soccer, football, baseball, hockey, and basketball, emphasizing soccer and football. David Cohen loves Anime, has one daughter, and always loves fighting for what is right.

David Cohen’s entire life has always strived to be unique and forthcoming, and he has an insatiable desire to learn, investigate, and fight for what is right. This is why David Cohen became a Professional Philadelphia Police Officer and served in the Military, the Army National Guard, and the Mechanized Infantry. He became an Attorney, eventually opening up his own Law Firm. David Cohen served as a Special Assistant Public Defender and District Attorney. David Cohen knows both sides, which is a benefit to all clients. David Cohen is also an MCAP Pro Bono Attorney who represents abused children. Not once did David Cohen do anything or become an Attorney for money. David Cohen went into the legal field to fight for what is right and provide reasonably priced and formidable representation. This is why David Cohen eventually opened his own Law Firm. Too many others want payment and treat clients as numbers, not people. Yes, payment is a part process of procuring legal representation. David Cohen’s clients need help and real advocacy, not just a number and payment. David Cohen’s tenacity with his Pre-Trial investigations and Pre-Trial Motions produced numerous superior outcomes for his clients.

David Cohen resides in Pennsylvania with his Law Firm in Pottstown, Montgomery County. He is very approachable and is just like you—no different. David Cohen enjoys weightlifting, boxing, martial arts, biking, fishing, target shooting, and anime in his spare time.

If you need representation in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, also the surrounding counties [Berks, Bucks, Chester, and other Counties] where you have been criminally charged, seeking child custody, child custody dependency case, a divorce [mutual or contested], or pursuing or defending a Protection from Abuse claim, then contact David Cohen.

Cohen & Patel is Small with Formidable Representation.

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
New Jersey

Education

LL.M. in Trial Advocacy – Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2012
- Edward D. Ohlbaum Award for Commitment to the Art of Trial Advocacy
J.D. – Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2007
M.B.A. – Eastern University, 2002
- Perseverance Award
B.S. – Delaware Valley College, 1997

Background

Prior Military, 6-years Army National Guard as Mechanized Infantry Soldier
Prior Philadelphia Police Officer, 1997 – 2002

Professional Experience

Cohen & Patel, 2023 – Present
David J. Cohen Law Firm, LLC, April 17, 2015 – 2023
- Represent clients in civil and criminal matters. Concentrating in Criminal Defense, Custody and Divorce, and Personal Injury, Torts
- Handle all aspects of criminal matters: trials, summary trials, forfeitures, preliminary hearings, plea agreements, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition hearings, and expungements
- Handle no-fault and fault divorces, support, child custody and dependency matters, and Protection from Abuse.
Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office, 2011 – 2013 & 2015 – 2021
- Special Assistant Public Defender – Handled summary trials, preliminary hearings, and plea agreements
Montgomery Child Advocacy Project, 2011 – Present
- Child Advocate (Pro Bono) – Serve as guardian ad litem and counsel advocating for children who are abused and neglected
Chester County District Attorney’s Office, 2013 – 2014
- Special Assistant Prosecutor – Assisted with forfeitures, preparation of serious drug cases, preparation of mental health recommitment case for Richard Greist, and preparation for international extradition/prosecution of a homicide case