Cory leads the Cohen Forman Barone, P.C.’s Immigration Law Department, providing comprehensive assistance to clients navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Under Cory’s leadership, the team has helped numerous individuals secure significant benefits including lawful permanent residency (Green Cards), citizenship, asylum, and work authorization. Additionally, Cory has defended thousands of non-citizens in immigration, criminal, and federal court proceedings facing deportation.
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Professional Organizations
In addition to departmental leadership, Cory plays a significant role in the American Immigration Law Association (AILA). Cory serves on the organization’s Board of Governors and chairs its Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE). Prior to this national role, Cory spent five years on AILA’s New York Chapter Executive Committee, including a term as Chapter Chair from 2021 to 2022.
Cory also serves on the board of Immigrants List, an organization dedicated to reforming the immigration system, opposing anti-immigrant policies, and electing pro-reform candidates. Cory is the former co-chair of AILA’s New York Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) liaison committees. Cory frequently lectures nationwide on immigration and criminal law issues and has testified in support of legislation protecting immigrant communities.
A Focus on Where The Worlds Of Criminal and Immigration Law Intersect
Having spent his career as a criminal defense and immigration attorney, Cory possesses specialized expertise in representing non-citizens in both criminal and immigration contexts. In 2007 Cory launched the firm’s “Crimmigration” division, which is dedicated to representing clients whose cases fall within the intersection of criminal and immigration law. The division's mission is to help non-citizens understand and avoid the severe immigration consequences that can result from criminal prosecution.
The division is responsible for litigating deportation issues and filing waivers in immigration court, developing criminal trial and plea-bargaining strategies based on an individual’s immigration concerns, vacating prior convictions through post-conviction relief litigation, and arguing writs of habeas corpus on behalf of those unlawfully detained by immigration and criminal authorities. The Crimmigration division also provides consultation services to other criminal defense and immigration attorneys around the country.
Extensive Legal Experience
Cory began his legal career as a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Division, where he represented thousands of non-citizens accused of crimes. This early experience allowed him to develop a deep understanding and aptitude for the unique challenges faced by non-citizens in the criminal justice system. Building on this foundation, Cory has dedicated his career to representing non-citizens in both criminal and immigration proceedings, leveraging his specialized knowledge to advocate effectively for his clients. His commitment to this dual focus has positioned him as a leading expert in the field, addressing complex issues at the intersection of criminal and immigration law.
