Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC is a Bay Area law firm specializing in the defense of state and federal criminal cases. Our criminal attorneys handle criminal cases at both trial and appellate levels. The firm is also known for handling complex federal and state white collar matters as well as post-conviction habeas corpus and writ proceedings.
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David J. Cohen
Firm Owner / Senior Attorney
Certified Specialist Criminal Law
The State Bar of California
Board of Legal Specialization
Legal Specialist Exam Developer, State of California Board of Legal Specialization
Author of James Publishing’s
Ninth Circuit Criminal Law Reporter
Affiliated with Jason T. Campbell’s
California Habeas Handbook 2.0
Testimonials
“…the legal expertise and guidance from David Cohen through the intricacies of our case was outstanding.”
“I had a very complicated legal case that many other Criminal Lawyers simply told me they didn’t know how to navigate and couldn’t help me. It touched on federal crimes, social security benefits and immigration ramifications. However the legal expertise and guidance from David Cohen through the intricacies of our case was outstanding. He left no stone unturned to ensure we could have the best possible outcome considering the complicated circumstances touched so many different aspects of law. While we settled on a plea deal he explained and advised on exactly what that meant for us, the pros, the cons and what he thought would be best suited for a complicated case He was thorough in working with our immigration attorneys and had great communication with them to ensure nothing fell through the cracks. He negotiated the plea agreement with the US Attorney to get us set up in the best possible scenario for both sentencing and possible future immigration proceedings. And when he needed to escalate something further up the US Attorney’s office he was able to do so to once again leaving no stone unturned. He then put together an argument for the court that resonated with the Judge that we received an even better than expected outcome during sentencing. Not only was the professional work outstanding but the human side of David Cohen, Jessica Perez and the entire office was greatly appreciated as going through a federal case is not only overwhelming but emotionally taxing on a family, they understood this and it showed by always being responsive, clear and professional. Attributes that when considering other attorneys I did not encounter. Most importantly, David Cohen and the entire office will make sure you understand ALL of your rights, and will make sure you understand those rights and how they will use them to defend you or any defendant to the fullest extent of the law.”
– [M.P.]
“Best Attorneys.”
“I would like to thank Attorney David Cohen and Jason Campbell who worked diligently on my brother’s motion to vacate and correct a conviction. Mr. Cohen was always honest he never gave our family false hope and kept us in the loop with every possible scenario that could potentially happen. My brother was already serving a state sentence when the federal government charged him again for additional time while still incarcerated. Mr. Cohen was able to reduce his sentence by 10 years. It was a lengthy process, but it was worth the wait. On behalf of my family thank you Bay Area Criminal Lawyers for your hard work and dedication.”
– [M.M.]
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– [M.M.]
“The team went above and beyond to guide me through the evidence consolidation and hearing process to ensure I was successful in my proceedings.”
“The team at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC is fantastic. I consulted with several firms across the bay area before choosing this one. None could compete with the initial consultation and investment in my case they promised. The staff here was reassuring, friendly, their pricing was fair, their team was responsive, and most importantly from the very first conversation they offered 100% of their support for my case. I worked with the staff for several years over calls, emails, and various guidance around my case and it all had a positive impact towards the eventual success of the legal proceedings that followed. The specific team members I worked with included office manager Rachel Francois, Jessica Perez, attorney Cherie Wallace, and firm owner David Cohen. The team went above and beyond to guide me through the evidence consolidation and hearing process to ensure I was successful in my proceedings. I would recommend Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC as the ideal firm to work with for any case in the bay area based on my experience here over the years.”
– [A.S.]
“We are so thankful that we hired David and Clint at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC!”
“When my son got in trouble, my son hired a different attorney at first. We did not feel the attorney was doing enough to help our son, so we hired David at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC because we knew he would do everything he could to help our son since he helped us in the past.
The attorneys at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC are great. Clint was the attorney assigned to our case. One thing I really appreciated about Clint was that whenever I called, he always answered, and if he wasn’t there, he called me back right away. Clint always explained what was going on in the case and was proactive in making sure we knew what was going on.
David is great and so is his staff! His prices are reasonable and they keep you aware of what’s going on with your case. We are so thankful that we hired David and Clint at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC!”
– [Name withheld to protect client confidentiality]
“They guided me through every step of my case which was finally dismissed!” “I can’t thank you enough.”
“It was a tough time in my life and I was in need of some legal help. So, I went online and found Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC and called and made an appointment. I came in to the office and explained my situation to attorney and firm owner David Cohen and his team. After speaking with them, I instantly had peace of mind. They were very confident that they could help me beat my case. I found the attorneys very knowledgeable about the law and my situation and could help me get through this process fast. They guided me through every step of my case which was finally dismissed! So I just want to say thank you so much for all your help. I am truly grateful!
I would also like to give a special thanks to attorney Alexander Guilmartin. He was my assigned lawyer and I must say, he was quite a gentleman and very knowledgeable when it comes to the law. Mr. Guilmartin was very understanding and comfortable in the court room. He made me feel confident about my situation, and before I knew it, my case was DISMISSED! It’s great to know a good lawyer when you need one. If you need a good lawyer I highly recommend Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC.”
– [Name withheld to protect client confidentiality]
“I would highly recommend Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC!”
“Special thanks to attorney Cherie Wallace and legal secretary Jessica for taking care of me and making me feel like I was in safe hands! The attorneys and staff always kept in touch with me which really made me feel like they were doing everything possible to get me released! Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC are very reliable and affordable which helped during the Covid-19 outbreak. Thanks to them, I was able to get released from custody!”
– [J.H.]
“Top Criminal Attorney!”
“I found Mr Cohen by chance last summer as I was in desperate need of help for my brother. He was placed in CA jails for a crime he supposedly had committed in TX. TX wouldn’t let us post bond while in CA and CA wouldn’t let us bond him out without TX releasing his warrant! Literally dozens of criminal attorneys, all over the Bay Area, told me I had no hope or chance in getting my brother out. Every single attorney told me he needs to spend weeks, even months in jail and wait to be extradited back to Texas. But then none of them new anything about extradition laws. David told me right away that he could help and that there are laws set to help us. David is a very capable, knowledgeable attorney. Not only does he know the Law, but he’s a force to be reckoned with in court! In fact, when he walks in a court, you fell like Rocky’s on your side! He got my brother out in days! Even the jail he was being held out was surprised. They told us they had never had this before where someone was released during extradition. His fees were very reasonable and fair. Honestly, I feel like lesser attorneys charge higher than David. He’s associate attorney Cherie was also extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She was sweet, responsive and always there when we needed her. We do not know what we would have done without them. Highly recommend!”
– [Name withheld to protect client confidentiality]
“I strongly recommend David Cohen’s office.”
I was helped by Clint and Brenly in this office in 2021. My case is very clear with strong evidence; though, I had a lot of difficulty when consulting and communicating with other Attorney offices. (some of them made me believe that my case would cause extra money for going to court or was very difficult to win. ) Until I found David Cohen’s office, things were getting much easier.
From the beginning, they have been communicating with us very professionally and responsively. They are very experienced and gave me a lot of hope in winning the case. We enjoyed every minute working with Clint, Brenly and the team. All our concerns and questions are properly addressed and answered. Their responsiveness and professionalism were definitely way beyond our expectations.
I strongly recommend David Cohen’s office.”
– [Name withheld to protect client confidentiality]
“Gets the job done.”
“Mr. Cohen gets straight to the point by listening to you, making sure he understands all the facts, strategizing with you to give you the maximum comfort that he knows how you are feeling and also very honest in how he believes you fare in your case. I would use him again in a heartbeat and am so thankful to have found him.”
– [N.R.]
“Highly Recommend!”
“Clint was very informed and handled my case with delicacy and accuracy. It was a very old warrant that was unknown for over a decade and he fought for me to get a just outcome. I highly recommend this team of lawyers. No hidden fees, no overcharges. you pay what you are quoted and they go the extra mile for you.”
– [S.F.]
“Expertise & Support”
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– [Client’s Mom]