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 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by Sandra L German | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Defending and helping my son who was an addict in a terrible down soon

One of the best lawyers ever he went above and beyond his job. He was available 24 hours a day and always responded to my calls when I felt like I had nowhere else to go he has stood by my son and I threw one of the toughest things to live is a child on drugs and addiction. However Gill never gave up... hope and help keep us going forward he now has my son in drug court and is helping turn his life around he not treated us just as client he welcomed us as family. I would recommend mr. Cochran to anybody.

Posted by Jodi | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

2 Felonys Down to a Simple Misdemeanor

Gill represented me in two cases I had going on at the same time. The first case he was able to get a felony charge of possession with intent to distribute and possession over 10 grams put on a stet docket. The second case, which was heard the very next day, he was able to get a Felony charge of poss...ession w/intent to distribute and a possession of Marijuana over 10 grams, and a paraphenelia charge knocked down to a plea of guilty for misdemeanor, simple possession of Marijuana. I was facing possibly 5 years of prison and I was sentenced to just 6 months of unsupervised probation. Gill is very connected within the community. He is respected by many and it is obvious when you are in court with him. He did amazing and help me settle all of this without having to go to trial.. I definitely would recommend him, and I will have him on stand by if ever needed again. He said he would take care of me and he did..

Posted by Vern | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Gil -- Knows his stuff

When you find yourself in trouble there are at least 3 things you will need to do. The first being, check you morality issues, the second, perhaps change your behavior and third, hire a lawyer that you can trust to represent you in court -- a person who will listen to your needs and desires, someone... who knows the police lawyers and judges who will determine your fate.That person is Gil Cochran. Mr. Cochran represented me in a dui and drug violation case where I was looking at serious charges. Mr.Cochran with his knowledge of the system and experience was able to get major reductions in the charges. I was satisfied with the results. I believe you will be satisfied with the results that Mr. Cochran will obtain for you. Thank you Gil

Posted by Sara | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Excellent Attorney

Gill Cochran defended me in a vehicular manslaughter case. He made the entire process simple and thoroughly explained everything to me, whether I wanted to hear it or not, in a way that made feel comfortable and put me at ease. He worked very hard for me and in the court room he was extremely profess...ional and in control. Gill was able to prove that I had nothing in my system that would have caused me to crash. I was completely cleared of the all charges. Gill also represented me on drug charges which he got me off with probation. He was aware that I had a problem and showed great concern about me and wanting me to get treatment. I would highly recommend Mr. Cochran to anyone who needs a great attorney. Aside from his fantastic work as an attorney, he also does magic tricks to make you laugh and smile when you think that there is no hope, he likes to try and keep things light. Gill Cochran is an all around excellent Attorney.

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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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