Ziff & Cohn

Ziff & Cohn is a California law firm representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense law matters throughout the Bay Area. The firm handles serious injury and wrongful death claims arising from car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, as well as premises liability, defective products, dog bites, and accidents involving public entities. Its attorneys investigate claims thoroughly, identify potentially responsible parties, negotiate with insurers, and prepare cases for trial when litigation becomes necessary to pursue appropriate compensation.

Ziff & Cohn brings more than 70 years of combined legal experience to matters involving accidents, injuries, and criminal charges. The firm represents injured clients in cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, catastrophic harm, uninsured or underinsured motorists, and other significant losses. Its attorneys seek compensation for medical expenses, future care, lost income, diminished earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, and other recoverable damages while developing evidence and strategies tailored to the circumstances of each claim.

Ziff & Cohn also represents individuals facing criminal accusations in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. The firm's criminal defense work includes DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, burglary, robbery, homicide, theft, fraud, white-collar crimes, juvenile delinquency, assault and battery, sex crimes, traffic matters, and expungements. Representation in DUI cases can include DMV administrative hearings concerning license suspension. The firm also handles juvenile court proceedings and provides Spanish-language assistance in criminal matters when needed.

Ziff & Cohn serves clients across communities including Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, San Jose, Redwood City, San Mateo, and San Francisco. The firm emphasizes personal attention, detailed preparation, and vigorous advocacy from the initial investigation through settlement negotiations or trial. Personal injury matters are handled on a contingency-fee basis, with litigation and investigation costs advanced by the firm. Its practice combines injury representation, wrongful death advocacy, and criminal defense services for clients throughout the Peninsula and broader Bay Area. Free consultations are available for prospective clients seeking legal guidance.