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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

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 Rex | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A lawyer who believes in his clients and eases the situation!!!

Facing criminal charges that would ruin my life for my future and Gill was there, helping me through a very difficult situation. He first put my parents at ease, which is one giant step if you can accomplish that , you are headed in the right direction. He answered all questions without hesitation, ...and when the time arrived, Gill (coach) was there fighting. Gill made a bad situation GREAT and even accomplished keeping my record CLEAN. If ever a person is needing an attorney definitely I would 100% recommend my attorney Gill Cochran (coach). I pray I never need an attorney again but if I ever do; Coach you are the only one I would trust my life in your hands. Thank you from the bottom of my families heart. Hope I never need you but if I do ......

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 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 Ryan | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I would highly recommend Gill Cochran

Recently, I was charged with a DUI in Annapolis, MD. During this life changing event, needless to say, I was terrified of the repercussions. I went to several highly rated attorneys in the Annapolis area and knew as soon as I met Gill, that I had found my attorney. From the moment we made introductio...ns he was able to put me at ease by performing magic tricks and showed his unparalleled knowledge about DUI cases in the state of Maryland. After our consultation, he even encouraged that I go see the last attorney I had scheduled for the day. He was the only one to follow up with me at the end of this long process showing great compassion, immediately easing my concerns. When my day finally arrived in court this October, Gill was able to follow through and give 100% of what was promised to me. He set realistic expectations and was able to show me the light at the end of this long and difficult tunnel. I am extremely thankful for Gills services and I would highly recommend him to anyone going through a similar situation. After speaking with several attorneys in the Annapolis area, trust me, you will not regret this decision! Thank you for all your help Gill!

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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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