David Schwartz (born August 6, 1967; Brooklyn, New York City) is an American criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor from New York.
Schwartz is partner at Gerstman Schwartz & Malito, a boutique law firm in New York City; a government relations lobbyist and member of the Forbes New York Business Council.
He appears in the media to comment on legal issues and represents parties in notable lawsuits.
Schwartz is the current attorney and media spokesperson representing Michael Cohen in the Stormy Daniels–Donald Trump scandal.