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 11 - 15 of 28 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Miguel | June 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Happy I retained the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane

The Law Office of Jenny Cochrane is truly outstanding in handling special education cases. Jenny and her team deeply understand the challenges families face when schools fail to provide the support, services, and accommodations that children need. She is compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and extre...mely strong in advocacy. Our case involved very difficult special education issues, and Jenny handled everything with professionalism, urgency, and a clear strategy. She carefully reviewed the facts, identified the school’s failures, and fought hard to protect the student’s rights. Her guidance gave us confidence during a very stressful time, and her advocacy made a real difference in achieving the support and services that were needed. What makes Jenny exceptional is that she truly cares about children and families. She combines legal strength with compassion, and she does not back down when a school district is not doing what is right. I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane to any family dealing with special education disputes, IEP issues, denied services, or school district challenges.

Posted by sammy | June 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Special Ed Advocate

Jenny Cochrane is an outstanding attorney and advocate for special education matters. We had a very complex school litigation issue where the school declined the classes and support that were truly needed. It was an extremely stressful and difficult situation, and we felt like our concerns were not b...eing properly heard.

Posted by Adrian | June 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great

Jenny Cochrane is the kind of attorney you want when the case is complicated, urgent, and emotionally stressful. She is extremely skilled at handling very complex special education disputes and knows how to move quickly without missing important details. Our situation involved a difficult school-r...elated issue where the needed classes and services were denied. Jenny immediately understood the seriousness of the problem, developed a strong legal strategy, and pushed the matter forward with confidence and precision. Her turnaround time was excellent, and she was always prepared, organized, and focused on achieving the right result. One of Jenny’s biggest strengths is that she is not only a strong litigator, but also a compassionate advocate who truly understands families and students. She is also bilingual in Spanish, which is a major benefit for families who need clear communication and strong representation in both English and Spanish. Jenny’s advocacy made a real difference in our case. She handled a complex situation with professionalism, urgency, and determination, and helped us reach the outcome we were fighting for. I highly recommend Jenny Cochrane for special education matters, especially cases that require serious litigation experience and fast action.

Posted by T | June 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Inclusive and hardworking

I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for special needs education matters. Jenny is not only a strong and knowledgeable attorney, but she also truly understands these cases on a personal level because she has a son with autism. That makes a big difference, because she genuinely cares ab...out the children, the families, and the outcome. Our school district denied the classes and support that were needed, and we felt overwhelmed and unsure how to fight back. Jenny carefully reviewed the situation, built a strong strategy, communicated clearly, and strongly advocated for what was required. She understood the urgency and importance of getting the right educational support in place. Because of Jenny’s hard work and dedication, we were successful and received what we needed from the school district. I honestly believe this result would not have been possible without her help. She is compassionate, experienced, and determined, and I would strongly recommend her to any family dealing with special education or school district issues.

Posted by Tasha Mascareno | June 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney

I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for civil and contractor dispute matters

I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for civil and contractor dispute matters. We were dealing with a very stressful contractor dispute where the contractor failed to even start the work after six months, putting us at risk of a major financial loss. Jenny handled the matter with ex...cellent preparation, strategy, and attention to detail. Her strong demand letter, case analysis, and representation made a huge difference in the outcome. She was thorough, professional, and clearly knew how to position the case effectively. Because of Jenny’s work, we were completely successful in resolving the dispute, avoided a significant loss, and even recovered our attorney’s fees. That result gave us a lot of confidence in her skill and judgment. We are very grateful for her help and would strongly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane to anyone facing a civil dispute, contractor issue, or similar legal matter.

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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

Activity

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