Jenny Cochrane

Jenny Cochrane

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense ... +10 more

4055 Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Suite 220, Kirkland, WA

About Jenny

Biography

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

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

16 years

10%
Civil Rights 10%

Civil Rights and Disability Rights

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

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

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, Estate Planning and Probate.

16 years

10%
Immigration 10%

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

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%
Business 5%

Business and Contract Disputes

5%
Education 5%

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

5%
Employment and Labor 5%

Employment Law

5%
Family 5%

divorce/dissolution litigation and mediation as well as prenuptial agreements, Family Law.

16 years

5%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

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

5%
Litigation 5%

Civil Litigation and Federal Litigation

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jenny Cochrane

4055 Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Suite 220, Kirkland, WA, 98033

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Jenny Cochrane's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

140 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Education

Posted by CJ | August 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excelente apoyo bilingüe para nuestra familia

Nuestra experiencia con la Oficina Legal de Jenny Cochrane fue excelente. Jenny y su equipo son bilingües, lo cual hizo que todo el proceso fuera mucho más claro y cómodo para nuestra familia. Nos ayudaron con un asunto de educación especial, la creación de un fideicomiso para necesidades especiales ...y también nos orientaron sobre posibles terapias y recursos. Su comprensión fue especialmente valiosa porque tiene experiencia personal con un familiar con necesidades especiales. Más adelante volvimos a contratarla para la planificación patrimonial y la preparación de testamentos. Una vez más, recibimos respuestas rápidas, explicaciones claras y una atención muy cuidadosa a cada detalle. Recomendamos sinceramente a Jenny y a su equipo por su conocimiento, sensibilidad y compromiso con las familias.

Posted by Susan | July 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate and Highly Effective Special Education Representation

Working with the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane made a meaningful difference in our special education case. We needed an attorney who could understand the details of the IEP process, communicate clearly with the school district, and advocate firmly for the services our child required. Jenny brought all... of those qualities to the case. Her personal experience as the parent of a son with special needs gave her a level of understanding and compassion that we had not found elsewhere. She listened carefully to our concerns, explained the available options, and helped us identify practical solutions rather than pushing us toward unnecessary conflict. Jenny handled the IEP negotiations with the school district strategically and professionally. She clearly presented our requests, supported them with the appropriate educational and legal reasoning, and remained persistent throughout the discussions. Because of her strong representation, the district ultimately accepted all of the important requests we made. We were especially grateful that Jenny helped achieve a successful resolution without putting our family through a lengthy hearing or trial. She balanced firm advocacy with a genuine desire to reach an outcome that would benefit our child. Her knowledge of special education law, experience with IEP disputes, and compassionate approach made a stressful situation much easier to manage. I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane to families seeking an experienced special education attorney for IEP negotiations, school district disputes, accommodations, evaluations, placement issues, or educational services.

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 Christina Cravens | June 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

We highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for K–12 education and special education cases

We highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for K–12 education and special education cases. Jenny and her team were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated throughout our case. They carefully reviewed all of our child's educational records, identified significant violations involvin...g IEP implementation, evaluations, accommodations, and delayed services, and developed a strong legal strategy backed by detailed documentation. Jenny took the time to explain every step of the process, attended meetings when needed, and prepared persuasive demand letters that encouraged the school district to resolve the matter without unnecessary litigation. Thanks to her hard work and attention to detail, our child received the educational support and services they deserved, and the entire process became much less stressful for our family. If you are facing K–12 school disputes, IEP or 504 plan issues, eligibility disputes, denied services, or other special education concerns, we strongly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane. Their professionalism, compassion, and commitment to achieving the best outcome truly set them apart.

Posted by Iona | June 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Lawyer

The Law Office of Jenny Cochrane is truly outstanding. Jenny and her team have awesome staff who are highly experienced, professional, affordable, and genuinely focused on success rather than just money. Jenny is very compassionate, supportive, and strategic. Our case was very complicated, but she... gave us many helpful ideas and identified new areas to explore that we had not considered before. She guided the case with confidence, care, and a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome. One of the most valuable things about Jenny is her broad experience and background. She is licensed in WA state and Canada and speaks both Spanish and English, which is extremely helpful because clients do not need to search for another lawyer or interpreter for complex cross-border or multilingual issues. If you are looking for a strong, experienced attorney for complex special needs education matters in Washington, federal cases, or matters involving Canadian experience, there is no doubt that the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane is one of the best choices. I highly recommend Jenny and her team.

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Jenny Cochrane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Thorley

Immigration lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jenny and I have co counseled several cases and it is my pleasure to endorse her. Jenny is professional, patient and a great advocate for her clients. Highly recommended."

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Alexander Ransom

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2026

Client's Choice, Avvo

2026

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2026

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2023

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2022

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2021

Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2019

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2018

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2017

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2007

Sally Christensen Scholarship, University of Montana School of Law

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

2006 - 2007

Judicial Clerk / Judicial Extern, United States District Court, District of Montana — Chambers of Magistrate Judge Lynch

2006 - 2007

Legal Intern, Envirocon

2006 - 2006

Legal Research Assistant, Axiom Law Group — Gary Hermann

2005 - 2005

Legal Intern, Legal Action Center, Catholic Community Services

2001 - 2001

Legal Intern, The Defender Association

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

2014 - 2015

Washington State Bar Association

Judicial Recommendation Commitee

2012 - 2014

Judicial Recommendation Committee

Committee member

2009 - 2010

Legal Voice

Self Help Committee Member and Frequent Author

2008 - 2009

Kitsap County Counsel For Human Rights

Council Member

2008 - 2008

School-Family Partnerships Committee

Committee Member 2008

2006 - 2008

Juvenile Rehabilitation Association

Mentor

2005 - 2008

Missoula City-County Air Quality Council Advisory Board

Advisory Board Member

2005 - 2007

Jessup International Moot Court – University of Montana School of Law

Member

2002 - 2008

Youth Eastside Services

Mentor

Education

2009

Bellevue College

A.A.

2007

University of Montana School of Law

2001

University of Washington -Seattle

Speaking Engagements

2018

Washington Special Education Law

Ensuring Successful Due Process Procedures

2018

Washington Special Education Law

Section 504 Plan Documentation: What You Need to Know

2018

Special Education Laws Made Simple

Special Education Laws Made Simple

2018

Special Education Law: The Ultimate Guide

504 Plan Eligibility and Accommodation Best Practices

2018

Special Education Law: The Ultimate Guide

Developing Legally Compliant IEPs That Benefit Students: With Examples

2018

NBI Advanced Family and Divorce Law – Program 80985

Advanced Family and Divorce Law

2008

Kitsap County Human Rights Council

ESTATE PLANNING FOR NONMARRIED COUPLES

Publications

2018

National Business Institute (NBI) – Washington Special Education Law Seminar Reference Manual Section 504 Plan Eligibility and Accommodation Best Practices

2018

National Business Institute (NBI) – Washington Special Education Law Seminar Reference Manual Ensuring Successful Due Process Procedures

2018

National Business Institute, 2018 Washington Special Education Law Seminar Reference Manual

2018

National Business Institute (NBI) – Special Education Law: The Ultimate Guide Seminar Reference Manual Developing Legally Compliant IEPs That Benefit Students: With Examples

2018

National Business Institute (NBI) – Washington Special Education Law Seminar Reference Manual Section 504 Plan Documentation: What You Need to Know

2018

National Business Institute (NBI) – Special Education Laws Made Simple Seminar Reference Manual Special Education Laws Made Simple

2018

National Business Institute (NBI) – Advanced Family and Divorce Law, Program 80985 Advanced Family and Divorce Law

Languages

Spanish

English

Hindi

Telugu

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