Pennsylvania Lawyer Guilty of Forging Judge’s Signature
In Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, attorney Michael Brandon Cohen pleaded guilty to two counts of forging the signature of a United States district judge. Cohen, a licensed attorney, fabricated court orders in a civil case, falsely claiming they were issued by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann. These fraudulent orders, sent to Cohen’s client, ruled in the client’s favor. Cohen admitted to forging the judge’s signature, and his sentencing is scheduled for November 18, 2025, with a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
John Q. Hosedrinker