Mandeep Chhabra has devoted himself to meeting his clients' goals. Being available 24/7 is key.Mandeep Chhabra delivers positive results while providing a personal touch.Mandeep Chhabra is available at all hours to discuss your urgent matters.A "good" outcome in a personal injury case is a happy client who feels they were made whole.Mandeep Chhabra gives "minor" traffic matter the same importance and attention as a serious matter.
Mandeep S. Chhabra is the managing member of Cochran and Chhabra, LLC. He practices DUI/DWI defense, criminal defense and plaintiff’s personal injury law in the State of Maryland. Mr. Chhabra’s interest in law dates to his freshman year in high school. He decided then that practicing as a civil litigator and criminal defense attorney would be his future. He believes growing up as a minority in Maryland and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology allow him to better understand many of the underlying issues his clients endure. The sincere empathy Mr. Chhabra feels for his clients fosters a strong attorney-client relationship, which he finds to be a very rewarding and enriching experience.
Mr. Chhabra volunteers his time for charitable legal work, which includes helping those with little or no means to pay for a private attorney; being actively involved in community activities promoting justice for citizens through various non-profit organizations; and by working closely with younger clients in adverse situations.
He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers since 2013 and prior to that was selected as a Rising Star in Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a widely used guide of the nation’s top legal talent. Mr. Chhabra also received the awards for Leading Lawyer from What’s Up Magazine; the Readers Choice Award from the Capital Newspaper; and the Top 40 Under 40 award from the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has been recognized by the nations top lawyer search forum, AVVO, as a Client’s Choice Award recipient having a score of 10 out of 10 for best client and peer reviews. He has been deemed as a “Top Attorney” in the fields of DUI, Traffic, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Litigation.
His peers have rated him through Martindale Hubble as AV Preeminent®. It is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Mr. Chhabra’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 his business partner and long time mentor, Gill Cochran, on this matter. He is active in the legal community and regularly speaks at and attends national conferences to further his legal education. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice; the Anne Arundel Bar Association; the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association; the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; the American Bar Association; National College for DUI Defense; and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Mr. Chhabra received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law, and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston University. He graduated from Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland. In addition to his native language English, he speaks Punjabi, Hindi and is proficient in Spanish. Mr. Chhabra is married to Dr. Hanita Sawhney Chhabra, a renowned Psychiatrist, and they live in Annapolis, Maryland with their two daughters and beloved polish lowland sheepdog. He enjoys running and spends his spare time training for a variety of races and running events.
Practice areas
Vigorous defense of individuals charged with crimes from petty theft to murder, drug addiction and sexual assaults throughout Maryland.
22 years, 500 cases
Defense of all types of driving impaired/under the influence including auto manslaughter, serious injuries and boating cases. Certified in field sobriety testing and well versed in the chemical breath/blood test. Also handle the administrative sanctions at the motor vehicles level.
22 years, 500 cases
Resolved multi-million dollar cases related to automobile accidents, slip and fall, traumatic injury and accidental death for injured parties and their families.
22 years, 1,000 cases
Represent individuals charged with serious and minor traffic offenses throughout Maryland.
22 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English, Punjabi, Hindi, Spanish
Cochran and Chhabra, LLC
116 B Cathedral Street
Annapolis, MD, 21401-2765
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MD | Active | 2000 | 03/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated - 20 years | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2021 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Leading Lawyer | What's Up Annapolis? | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
AV Rated - Highest Ethical Standards | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Leading Lawyer | What's Up Annapolis? | 2016 |
Best Attorney | The Capital Reader's Choice Award | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 40 under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 40 under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
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 |
Best Attorney | The Capital Reader's Choice Award | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Member | Cochran and Chhabra, LLC | 1994 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State of Maryland - Anne Arundel County - Judicial Nominating Committee | Member | 2018 - Present |
National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2013 - Present |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Member | 2013 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2003 - Present |
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
National Criminal Defense Attorneys Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Anne Arundel County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
South Asian Bar Association of Maryland | Member | 1998 - Present |
Maryland Association for Justice, Criminal Law Section | Chair | 2010 - 2012 |
Maryland Association for Justice | Board Member | 2008 - 2012 |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2000 - 2003 |
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1999 - 2015 |
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 Cas | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Maryland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Boston University | MA - Masters | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Criminal Law Workshop 2013 DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course | DUI/DWI | 2013 |
2010 Criminal Law Seminar | Criminal Defense | 2010 |
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Michael Berman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
When I was an ASA, if I saw Mr. Chhabra was on the other side, I gave my file another once over. Mr. Chhabra is an extremely hardworking advocate for his clients (who were always extremely well mitigated thanks to him). He is diligent and highly competent. I endorse him without hesitation.
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 7, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Debra Saltz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 22, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mandeep is a hard-working and honest lawyer. He makes sure he knows the details of all his cases and it shows. He also runs a practice with fantastic lawyers. I highly endorse Mandeep.
Michael Berman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
When I was an ASA, if I saw Mr. Chhabra was on the other side, I gave my file another once over. Mr. Chhabra is an extremely hardworking advocate for his clients (who were always extremely well mitigated thanks to him). He is diligent and highly competent. I endorse him without hesitation.
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 7, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Ted Staples, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 26, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mandeep is one of the best in the business.
Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply said, Mandeep is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!
J Schwenk, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mandeep for years. He is always pleasant; always prepared and does an excellent job for his clients.
Andrea Montini, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mandeep is an excellent defense attorney - respected by the courts and his peers. Highly qualified.
Anthony Tuorto, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Frank Campbell, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mandeep for over 10 years. He is among the finest lawyers in our community. In addition to his excellent legal abilities, he is an ethical and compassionate person who always puts the interests of his clients first. I give Mandeep my highest endorsement for any person who wants the highest quality legal representation possible in dealing with their personal injury case.
Lawrence Greenberg, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 31, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've known Mandeep and worked with him on multiple cases over the past six years. I've seen first hand how competent he is and his dedication and skill are unmatched. I've also appreciate his ability to communicate with juries and he easily wins them over. I find him to be a very dependable and trustworthy attorney and friend. Mandeep can always be counted on by both clients and other attorneys. He continually strives to be at the forefront of his practice areas and to provide top quality representation to his clients.
Mark Barondess, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mandeep is a stellar member of the bar. Every client that I have referred to Mandeep raves about his handling of their legal issue and the results obtained. Mandeep consistently provides the finest in legal representation. You can't go wrong with him on your side.
Seth Price, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 18, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mandeep is a sharp no nonsense attorney who is a pleasure to send client to.
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