Jenny Cochrane

Jenny Cochrane

4.9
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Estate Planning ... +5 more

4055 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Ste. 220, Kirkland, WA

About Jenny

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Immigration 25%

Green cards (employment-based, family-based, marriage-based), visa petitions (H-1B, EB-1, EB-2, EB-5, U-Visas), waivers of inadmissibility, U.S.–Canada cross-border matters, RFEs, NOIDs, NTAs, deportation and removal proceedings, deportation hearings

16 years

25%
Family 15%

divorce/dissolution litigation and mediation as well as prenuptial agreements.

16 years

15%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law as well as debt defense litigation.

16 years

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

misdemeanor defense, including DUI/DWI and Department of Licensing revocation and related legal matters.

16 years

10%
Education 10%

Special education advocacy, IEPs, 504 plans, accommodations, eligibility disputes, denied services, school non-compliance, disciplinary matters, student rights, placement disputes, evaluations and assessments and behavioral support plans.

16 years

10%
Estate Planning 10%

wills and trust documents of various types, including living trusts, credit shelter trusts, child trusts, and special needs trusts.

16 years

10%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Law Office of Jenny Cochrane represents both landlords and tenants in a wide range of residential disputes. The firm handles issues such as lease agreements, eviction proceedings, wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, habitability concerns.

16 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Represents clients in a wide range of real estate matters, Home owner association matters, residential and commercial transactions, purchase and sale agreements, title issues, property disputes, boundary disputes, easements and contracts.

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Law Office of Jenny Cochrane

4055 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Ste. 220, Kirkland, WA, 98033

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Jenny Cochrane's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

110 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 110 reviews

Posted by Tara | July 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Strong real estate and HOA lawyer

We hired the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane after a stressful neighbor encroachment dispute that eventually involved our HOA and affected our property. What started as a disagreement over property boundaries quickly became far more complicated than we ever imagined. We needed an attorney who understood... both real estate law and HOA disputes, and Jenny exceeded every expectation. From our very first meeting, Jenny took the time to understand every detail, reviewed all of the documents, photographs, surveys, and HOA records, and explained our legal options in a way that was easy to understand. She developed a strong strategy, anticipated the other side's arguments, and prepared us thoroughly for every stage of the case. Her knowledge of Washington real estate law, neighbor property disputes, boundary and encroachment issues, easements, and HOA regulations was exceptional. She was always well prepared, responsive, compassionate, and confident. Throughout the case, we felt that she genuinely cared about protecting our property rights and achieving the best possible outcome. Thanks to Jenny's experience, attention to detail, and outstanding advocacy, we achieved a result that exceeded our expectations. She remained calm under pressure, communicated clearly, and fought tirelessly for us from beginning to end. If you are looking for the best real estate attorney or HOA lawyer in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, or anywhere in the Seattle Eastside for neighbor encroachment disputes, boundary line conflicts, HOA litigation, property damage, or real estate litigation, I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane. Jenny and her team provide exceptional legal representation and truly care about their clients. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and would confidently recommend them to anyone facing a real estate or HOA dispute.

Posted by Alex Barz | July 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney

We are incredibly grateful to the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane

We are incredibly grateful to the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for helping us successfully resolve two very stressful civil disputes—one involving a contractor and another involving a complex fencing and property boundary issue with a neighbor. From the very beginning, Jenny was confident, strategic,... and exceptionally knowledgeable. She carefully evaluated every detail, explained our legal options clearly, and developed a strong plan that gave us confidence throughout the process. Jenny's responsiveness, clear communication, and practical advice made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. She was always available to answer our questions, kept us informed at every stage, and fought tirelessly to protect our interests. Thanks to her experience and dedication, we achieved successful outcomes in both cases. If you are looking for an attorney with deep experience in civil disputes, contractor litigation, neighbor property disputes, and real estate matters in the Eastside Washington area, we highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane. Her professionalism, expertise, and commitment to her clients truly set her apart.

Posted by Santiago | July 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

La mejor abogada para casos de discriminación educativa K-12 y Sección

Quiero expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento a la Oficina Legal de Jenny Cochrane por su extraordinario trabajo en nuestro caso de educación K-12 bajo la Sección 504. Desde el primer día, Jenny y todo su equipo demostraron un nivel excepcional de profesionalismo, experiencia y dedicación. Una de ...las mayores ventajas fue que su equipo es bilingüe (español e inglés), lo que hizo que todo el proceso fuera muy fácil de entender y seguir. Siempre estuvieron disponibles para responder nuestras preguntas con paciencia y claridad. Jenny es una abogada muy compasiva, accesible y con una amplia experiencia en casos de discriminación educativa. Preparó cartas de demanda muy sólidas dirigidas al distrito escolar, recopiló y organizó toda la documentación necesaria, obtuvo opiniones de expertos, entrevistó a múltiples personas involucradas y construyó un caso extremadamente bien fundamentado. Durante todo el proceso nos explicó cada paso con gran detalle, mantuvo expectativas realistas y, lo más importante, logró exactamente los resultados que nos había planteado. Gracias a sus excelentes habilidades de negociación, nuestro caso se resolvió favorablemente antes de llegar a juicio. Estamos muy satisfechos con el resultado y con el trato recibido de principio a fin. Creemos firmemente que la Oficina Legal de Jenny Cochrane es la mejor opción para quienes buscan representación en casos de discriminación educativa y asuntos relacionados con la Sección 504 en escuelas K-12. La recomendamos con total confianza.

Posted by Richard | July 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding team!!

The Law Office of Jenny Cochrane was truly a blessing for us during a very difficult dispute with our HOA. We were unfairly targeted with one issue after another—first excessive fines, then charges related to EV charging stations, followed by parking violations, window complaints, pet-related fines, ...and even an attempt to prevent us from renting our unit despite that restriction not being part of the original HOA rules. From the very beginning, Jenny Cochrane and her team were knowledgeable, strategic, and incredibly supportive. They built a strong defense against the HOA board, challenged the unreasonable actions taken against us, and successfully helped us get all of the fines waived. Most importantly, they resolved the entire dispute without the need for expensive and stressful court litigation. What truly sets this firm apart is their expertise, patience, compassion, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. They kept us informed throughout the process and handled every issue professionally and efficiently, allowing us to reach a favorable settlement in a short period of time. I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane to anyone facing HOA board disputes or homeowner association issues in the Eastside Washington area. If you are dealing with unreasonable HOA enforcement or complex homeowner disputes, you will be in excellent hands with Jenny Cochrane and her outstanding team.

Posted by Tal | July 02, 2026

Great service

I had a very complex employment-based green card case that received a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), and I am incredibly grateful to the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for their outstanding representation. Jenny and her team took the time to thoroughly understand every aspect of my case and prepared ...an exceptionally strong and well-organized NOID response. Their legal analysis was meticulous, and they presented compelling discretionary factors backed by detailed documentation and evidence. Every part of the response was carefully crafted, professionally written, and submitted well before the deadline. Their attention to detail, strategic approach, and dedication gave me confidence throughout the process. Thanks to Jenny and her team's hard work and persistence, my green card was ultimately approved. I truly appreciate their professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane to anyone facing complex immigration matters, especially difficult green card and NOID cases. They are knowledgeable, compassionate, and relentless advocates who go above and beyond for their clients.

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Jenny Cochrane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Ransom

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 20

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"Ms. Cochrane is an intelligent, competent and diligent attorney. I highly recommend her for your estate planning needs."

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Jeffrey Gregory

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've been able to witness her dedication to her clients and their positive response to her representation. She is certainly a conscientious and intelligent attorney in our area."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney, Foo and Company

2009 - Present

Owner/Lawyer, Law Office of Jenny Cochrane

2014 - 2021

Lawyer, Bronstein & Co.

2007 - 2007

extern, Institute for Indian Estate Planning and Probate

Associations

2013 - Present

Law Society of British Columbia

Member

2010 - Present

Elder Law Clinic

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Office of the Education Ombudsman

Parent Advisory Council

2007 - Present

Legal Action Center

Self Help Committee member

2012 - 2014

Judicial Recommendation Committee

Committee member

Education

2009

Bellevue College

A.A.

2007

University of Montana School of Law

2001

University of Washington -Seattle

Speaking Engagements

2008

Kitsap County Human Rights Council

estate planning for nonmarried couples

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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