Gill Cochran is the senior member of Cochran and Chhabra, LLC. He founded the practice after working with the public defender’s office for seven years. Mr. Cochran primarily focuses on criminal defense and serious traffic matters.
Mr. Cochran served as a rifle platoon leader in Vietnam. During his time in combat, he decided that practicing law was much more fun. Mr. Cochran is a recovering alcoholic. He believes it allows him to understand the issues surrounding addiction, which then enables him to know the whole client and find a better solution.
Mr. Cochran is also an amateur magician, and he often greets his clients with a few magic tricks. He does these to relax the client, and also to show what carefully crafted magic can do. He says one has to do a trick at least 1,000 times to be effective. In court, one has to do it at least 10,000 times to be equally good.
Mr. Cochran has made significant case law in his extensive career. Most notably, in 1986 in Brosan v. Cochran, 307 Md. 662, he established the First and Fourth Amendment right of an attorney to administer a breath test prior to a police administered breath test.
Mr. Cochran received the award for Leading Attorney from What’s Up Magazine.
Mr. Cochran’s writings include, “Nuts & Bolts: The DUI/DWI Case,” Trial Reporter – Journal of the Maryland Association for Justice, Trial Lawyers Organization, 2011, which is a basic summary of issues that can occur in a Maryland DUI/DWI case. The article includes trial tactics and tips, as well. He collaborated with Mandeep Chhabra on this matter.
He is actively involved in the legal community. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association; the Anne Arundel County Bar Association; the Maryland Association for Justice; the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association; the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; and the American Civil Liberties Union.
Mr. Cochran received his Bachelors of Arts from Yale University in 1964. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1970, and graduated with honors. Mr. Cochran currently resides in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife, cat, Dusty, and dog, Lilly. They actively participate in the Annapolis Yacht Club Regatta Series. He sails his Hershoff Sloop along with his dog regularly.
Languages spoken
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Cochran and Chhabra, LLC
116 B Cathedral Street
Annapolis, MD, 21401-2765
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MD | Inactive - Retired | 1970 | 03/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Leading Attorney | What's Up Magazine (Annapolis) | 2012 |
Leading Attorney | What's Up Magazine (Annapolis) | 2011 |
Leading Attorney | What's Up Magazine (Annapolis) | 2010 |
Leading Attorney | What's Up Magazine (Annapolis) | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding Attorney | Cochran and Chhabra, LLC | 1970 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Maryland State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Anne Arundel County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association | Member | N/A |
National Criminal Defense Attorneys Association | Member | N/A |
American Civil Liberties Union | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Journal of the Maryland Association for Justice, Inc., Trial Lawyer: Criminal Law | Nuts & Bolts: The DUI/DWI Case | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Maryland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1970 |
Yale University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1964 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Brosan v. Cochran | It was limited to drunk driving cases where the singular decision whether to submit to the State test is of such critical importance. |
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Raquel Smith, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Gill has been practicing for decades and truly cares about the well being of his clients. Those who are represented by Gill are lucky to have an experienced, compassionate and talented trial attorney.
Mandeep Chhabra, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I am happy to endorse my partner, Gill Cochran. He is not only a great lawyer but also my mentor. His skill set is unmatched. Clients love Gill for his masterful work in court and his down to earth personality that allows him to relate to everyone.
Raquel Smith, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Gill has been practicing for decades and truly cares about the well being of his clients. Those who are represented by Gill are lucky to have an experienced, compassionate and talented trial attorney.
Mandeep Chhabra, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I am happy to endorse my partner, Gill Cochran. He is not only a great lawyer but also my mentor. His skill set is unmatched. Clients love Gill for his masterful work in court and his down to earth personality that allows him to relate to everyone.
Frank Campbell, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.I have known Gill well for over 15 years. Gill is not only a top-notch criminal defense attorney, he truly cares about the well-being of his clients. If you are facing criminal charges, you be well served by calling Gill. His years of experience and expertise will help you get the best result possible.
Ted Staples, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Lawrence Greenberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gill has more experience than most lawyers put together and his clients benefit from that. He also has a presence in the courtroom like no other. I strongly recommend Gill and his firm.