Jenny Cochrane

Jenny Cochrane

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

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

4055 Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Suite 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

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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

132 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 129 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for complex immigration matters, especially cases involving Requests for Evidence (RFEs). Jenny handled a difficult RFE with great attention to detail and a strong understanding of immigration law. She carefully reviewed the issues, identified th...e weaknesses in the case, organized the supporting evidence, and prepared a thorough response addressing USCIS’s concerns. Throughout the process, she was responsive, clear, and extremely diligent. Complex RFEs can be stressful, but Jenny explained the strategy in a way that was easy to understand and made sure every important detail was addressed. I was especially impressed by her ability to handle a complicated case thoughtfully and strategically rather than using a generic approach. I would strongly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane to anyone dealing with a challenging immigration case or RFE.

Posted by Henery | September 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Affordable family based attorney

Affordable lawyer with payment plans for divorce cases involving child support, custody, parental plans , property divisions . She helped in all the parts of my divorce case and got more than equal parental plan

Posted by Terrance | September 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

When the Lease Became a Moving Target, Jenny Helped Us Stand Our Ground

The Law Office of Jenny Cochrane provided us with strong, knowledgeable representation in a very difficult tenant-rights matter. Our landlord attempted to force us to leave before the end of our lease even though our rent was fully paid, made unscheduled visits to the property, imposed charges for ca...rpeting that was already old when we moved in, and suddenly tried to restrict pets after we had already been living under the existing rental terms.

Posted by Sean | September 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Contractor disputes got resolved

I highly recommend Jenny Cochrane for handling mold and water-damage cases. We had a very difficult situation where delays by the contractor in making necessary repairs led to additional water damage and ultimately mold issues in our home. Jenny was professional, responsive, and knowledgeable thro...ughout the process. She took the time to understand what had happened, helped us navigate the situation, and made us feel that someone was genuinely advocating for our interests. One of the most concerning issues we faced was that the contractor also charged us for a roof replacement that we had never signed up for or authorized. Dealing with unexpected charges on top of significant water and mold damage was extremely stressful, but Jenny helped us understand our options and work through the situation. If you are dealing with a mold claim, water damage, contractor delays, or questionable charges related to repair work, I would strongly recommend speaking with Jenny Cochrane. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to stand up for her clients made a significant difference for us.

Posted by Joe | September 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate lawyer for special Edu

We are extremely grateful for the exceptional representation and support we received from the Law Office of Jenny Cochrance. Jenny helped us navigate two very complex and stressful legal matters involving special needs planning and a Special Needs Trust, as well as a challenging school education disp...ute involving denied educational services, evaluations, and complicated reimbursement issues. In both cases, Jenny demonstrated an impressive combination of legal knowledge, compassion, attention to detail, and determination. She took the time to understand our family's unique circumstances, clearly explained our options, and approached each issue strategically and professionally. Our school dispute involved difficult questions surrounding denied education, evaluations, educational rights, and pending reimbursement matters. Jenny's thoughtful and persistent approach gave us confidence throughout the process. Her ability to handle complicated issues while remaining compassionate and focused on our child's best interests made a tremendous difference. We were equally impressed with Jenny's guidance regarding Special Needs Trust planning. She helped us understand a complicated area of law and made the process feel much more manageable. We are highly satisfied with the successful approach and representation we received from Jenny Cochrance. Her compassion, professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to her clients truly stand out. If you are looking for an attorney who understands special needs trusts, special needs planning, education disputes, school evaluations, denied educational services, and complex reimbursement issues, we would highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrance. Jenny treated our family with genuine care while also being a strong and effective advocate. We sincerely appreciate everything she has done for us and would confidently recommend her to other families facing complex special needs and education-related legal matters.

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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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Rebecca Thorley

Immigration lawyer

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Shashi Vijay

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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

2021

Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

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

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