Jenny Cochrane

Jenny Cochrane

4.9
Rating: 7.2

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


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

123 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Education

Posted by juan | August 15, 2026

Great service

I had an excellent experience with the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane on a complex special education matter involving an IEP and Section 504 accommodations. Jenny was knowledgeable, responsive, and very thorough in explaining our rights and the school district's responsibilities. She helped us organize... the evidence, communicate effectively with the school, and advocate for appropriate services and accommodations. Her combination of legal knowledge, practical strategy, and genuine concern for the student made a very stressful situation much easier to handle. I would strongly recommend Jenny Cochrane to families dealing with IEP, 504, or other special education disputes.

Posted by Jacob | August 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Strong lawyer for special education cases

The Law Office of Jenny Cochrane stood by our family through a complex special education trial against the school district and helped us achieve a successful outcome, including securing the IEP goals our child truly needed. Jenny was knowledgeable, determined, and exceptionally well prepared, but wha...t impressed us most was how supportive and understanding she remained throughout the process. Every consultation and phone call felt personal and reassuring—more like speaking with a trusted family member than an attorney. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and highly recommend her firm to families facing difficult special education matters.

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.

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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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Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (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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