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 26 - 30 of 129 reviews | 5 stars

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.

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 Kezia Rodrigues | June 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great job provided

The Law Office of Jenny Cochrane provided outstanding representation for our complex HOA dispute involving significant floor damage caused by water leaks, roof repair issues, contractor delays, and HOA fines. Our contractor repeatedly failed to begin the repair work despite long delays, leaving us in... a very difficult and time-sensitive situation while the HOA continued imposing fines. Jenny and her team immediately took charge, carefully organized all of the documentation and evidence, explained every step of the process, and developed a strong strategy to protect our interests. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of HOA regulations and contractor disputes gave us confidence throughout the matter. Thanks to their hard work and negotiation skills, we were able to resolve the dispute in an amicable and efficient manner without unnecessary conflict. If you are dealing with complex HOA disputes, contractor issues, water damage, roof repairs, or HOA enforcement actions, I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane. Their dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best outcome truly set them apart.

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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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