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

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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 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Mark | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI

Gill Cochran had handled cases or my mom and my stepdad. When I told them the story they said, "Your lawyer is not fighting for you, and he sounds way to expensive!" My stepdad said, "I'm taking you to see Gill!" Gill Cochran took my case for nearly half of what other attorneys were asking. While... the other attorneys gave me a list of things I needed to do, Gill saw the list and told me, "These are things that I should be doing, as your lawyer. This is what you pay me for!" The other Attorneys had recommended I take a PBJ on the alcohol charge, even though I only got a .06! Gill contacted the States Attorney before the case went to trial, and made things happen behind the scenes. The day of the trial, the judge exclaimed, "You really did you lawyering Mr. Cochran!" Instead of a PBJ on a DWI, I received a PBJ on an open container and one point for unsafe driving. What is more, Mr. Cochran had the alcohol charges thrown out completely! On a separate note, I contacted him about a work related legal matter. He gave me advice, and told me, "if things go bad, let them know you have a lawyer." Thanks again Mr. Cochran, you're the best! Cheers, Mark

Posted by Dan C | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Man of his Word

I called Gil based off the reviews on this site. When i first spoke to him, he assured me that he would take care of an arrest warrant in MD as well as get me a speedy trial date, all of which he immediately did. Gil was very thorough throughout the process, keeping me updated by phone or email and a...ssuring me that he was on top of everything. At the time of my trial, Gil was able to work out a deal that allowed me to avoid making the 5 hour trip to MD (I live in NY) and all of my legal issues went away. Gil was professional, thorough, and best of all a man of his word. Thanks Gil!

Posted by Patrick | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, Down to Earth and Effective

Gill was the first lawyer I've ever needed but managed to put me at ease within seconds of our consultation. He was phenomenal for me during my DUI case and helped me come away with what we both felt was the best possible result. Gill was reassuring throughout the process and walked me through exactl...y what was going to happen. I felt that he was in complete control of my situation in the courtroom and I felt far less nervous as a result. I feel that his confidence, down-to-earth attitude and timely humor truly set him apart from anyone else.

Posted by Sasha | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you

I was worried about my case until I met Gill Cochran; he not only explained what he would do, I was also consistently notified of the state of affairs throughout the process. He ultimately had my case dismissed, my best possible outcome out of many. You should feel confident that with Gill Cochran, y...our case is in the best hands!

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney!

Back in Feb '15, I was pulled over, arrested and charged with DUI, DWI and negligent driving. My arrest was on a Friday evening so I hate to wait until Monday to contact attorney's. I had consultations set up that week with three (3) highly recommended attorney's in the area, Gill Cochran being one... of them. Gill was the last attorney I met with and I knew after spending almost an hour with me, he was who I wanted to represent me in my case. Gill has a vast amount of knowledge in these areas and knew exactly what to do and how to handle my case. I agreed to blow when arrested but after four (4) attempts, the administering officer informed me that I was going to be charged with refusal if not completed. Unfortunately, due to medical conditions, I begrudgingly accepted this and was charged with refusal to blow. Gill advised me to get Dr’s records so that my case could be argued when I had to appear before the MVA ALJ. Thanks to the advice of Gill, I was found that I didn’t violate the MD Code and was given back full driving privileges. The criminal hearing was in early June. Gill told me the best and worst possible outcomes and what I needed to do on my own to improve my chances of a better outcome. The day of the hearing, he couldn’t have been more informative and supportive. I walked out of court with only PBJ for negligent driving. The outcome was beyond my expectations! I could not be happier with his service! Gill made me feel at ease from day 1 and was always available, day or night, to answer questions. Not to mention, his office staff was exceptional as well. If you’re facing any kind of DUI/DWI charges, Gill Cochran is who you want to represent you!

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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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