Gill Cochran

Gill Cochran

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 55 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

116 B Cathedral Street, Annapolis, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 55 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1970

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Cochran and Chhabra, LLC

116 B Cathedral Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401-2765

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Gill Cochran's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Steve | October 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Superb!

Our son had sailed with and knew Gill. When he got in trouble he wanted Gill right away. He took the responsibly to contact and hire Gill. Gill worked with our son and us, his parents, throughout the whole ordeal. He kept us informed, always encouraged us to call with questions, and was tenaciou...s about getting the best possible outcome. He worked long and hard with the State’s Attorney and the judge before recommending he plead guilty. That was a very sad day. At the plea hearing, he was found guilty, but not convicted. Instead, the judge gave him Probation Before Judgement (PBJ) with unsupervised probation for two years. This was the best possible outcome and beyond what even Gill expected. The judge commented on just how tenacious and persuasive Gill is as a lawyer. Even the judicial system recognizes the competence of Gill.

Posted by David | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Magical Attorney

Gil represented me for a sentence reconsideration in AA Circuit Court. Don't let that bowtie and cool demeanor fool you, he is brilliant, aggressive, and vicious in the court room. In person he's very good at putting clients and families at ease. Although he keeps expectations realistic he has great ...instincts in the courtroom. Don't be surprised if he shows up to court riding his Scooter!

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Experience!

I can't say enough about my experience with Gill Cochran! Our family was facing a situation that could have resulted in very serious consequences for our son. Mr. Cochran put us at ease right away with his professionalism, communication skills and sense of humor. He kept us in the loop during the en...tire process and got the charges against my son dropped. Hopefully we won't have to face another situation like this again, but if we do I would hire Mr. Cochran without hesitation.

Posted by Linda | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank You!

Mr. Cochran was able to handle 4 separate cases for me and did a great job with them. I was always informed and he got the results I hoped for. He was very good with my son.

Posted by Judy | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gill represented my son in a most professional and knowledgable manner

Walking in the office of a criminal defense attorney was very intimidating and frightening for me. My nervousness dissipated upon meeting Gill Cochran. I was surprised by, what I viewed as a unique introduction-the use of magic tricks! It worked as I was put at ease immediately. Mr. Cochran is ...committed to his clients 100% (including, in my case, to his client’s mother). His knowledge of the law and vast experience in the courtroom is very evident and most reassuring. Gill Cochran is an exceptional attorney - a gentleman with a calm demeanor, who is kind, compassionate, firm and honest. My family’s experience was made less stressful knowing Mr. Cochran was in charge.

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Gill Cochran's Lawyer Endorsements

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Raquel Smith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 01

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."

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Mandeep Chhabra

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

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."

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Frank Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

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."

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Ted Staples

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Greenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

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

Leading Attorney, What's Up Magazine (Annapolis)

Work Experience

1970 - Present

Founding Attorney, Cochran and Chhabra, LLC

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association

Member

National Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Member

American Civil Liberties Union

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1970

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1964

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Journal of the Maryland Association for Justice, Inc., Trial Lawyer: Criminal Law Nuts & Bolts: The DUI/DWI Case

Languages

English

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