Jenny Cochrane

Jenny Cochrane

4.9
Rating: 7.0

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

121 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 31 reviews | Communication Style

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 Eugene | July 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Helped Reduce My HOA Fines from $60,000 to $2,000

I am extremely grateful to the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for helping me resolve a very stressful and unfair dispute with my HOA. Over the course of just a few years, the HOA board imposed repeated fines totaling nearly $60,000 for minor issues, including children playing near the house, pet-rel...ated concerns, a Fourth of July barbecue, a guest parking for approximately 15 minutes, DoorDash deliveries being made to my home instead of the leasing office, and even restrictions on what I could grow in my garden. I also believed that I was being treated unfairly because of my age. When I decided to sell my property, I was shocked to discover that the HOA had placed a lien of approximately $60,000 on my home and added substantial interest and other charges that I had not fully understood or been properly informed about. Jenny and her team immediately reviewed the HOA documents, governing rules, fines, notices, and applicable Washington laws. They were direct, organized, and firm in their communications with the HOA board. The board was extremely difficult at the beginning, but Jenny did not back down. After only a few months of strong legal work and litigation, nearly all the fines were removed, reducing the amount from approximately $60,000 to only $2,000. Jenny was truly a blessing during a very difficult time in my life. She was compassionate, supportive, responsive, and fast. She treated me with dignity and made sure I understood every step of the process. Her fees were also reasonable and affordable considering the seriousness of the matter and the amount of money at risk. In my experience, Jenny Cochrane is one of the best HOA lawyers in Washington for resolving excessive fines, property liens, age discrimination, unreasonable board enforcement, and complex HOA disputes. I am extremely happy with the service I received and strongly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane.

Posted by Tara | July 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Strong real estate and HOA lawyer

We hired the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane after a stressful neighbor encroachment dispute that eventually involved our HOA and affected our property. What started as a disagreement over property boundaries quickly became far more complicated than we ever imagined. We needed an attorney who understood... both real estate law and HOA disputes, and Jenny exceeded every expectation. From our very first meeting, Jenny took the time to understand every detail, reviewed all of the documents, photographs, surveys, and HOA records, and explained our legal options in a way that was easy to understand. She developed a strong strategy, anticipated the other side's arguments, and prepared us thoroughly for every stage of the case. Her knowledge of Washington real estate law, neighbor property disputes, boundary and encroachment issues, easements, and HOA regulations was exceptional. She was always well prepared, responsive, compassionate, and confident. Throughout the case, we felt that she genuinely cared about protecting our property rights and achieving the best possible outcome. Thanks to Jenny's experience, attention to detail, and outstanding advocacy, we achieved a result that exceeded our expectations. She remained calm under pressure, communicated clearly, and fought tirelessly for us from beginning to end. If you are looking for the best real estate attorney or HOA lawyer in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, or anywhere in the Seattle Eastside for neighbor encroachment disputes, boundary line conflicts, HOA litigation, property damage, or real estate litigation, I highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane. Jenny and her team provide exceptional legal representation and truly care about their clients. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and would confidently recommend them to anyone facing a real estate or HOA dispute.

Posted by Alex Barz | July 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney

We are incredibly grateful to the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane

We are incredibly grateful to the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for helping us successfully resolve two very stressful civil disputes—one involving a contractor and another involving a complex fencing and property boundary issue with a neighbor. From the very beginning, Jenny was confident, strategic,... and exceptionally knowledgeable. She carefully evaluated every detail, explained our legal options clearly, and developed a strong plan that gave us confidence throughout the process. Jenny's responsiveness, clear communication, and practical advice made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. She was always available to answer our questions, kept us informed at every stage, and fought tirelessly to protect our interests. Thanks to her experience and dedication, we achieved successful outcomes in both cases. If you are looking for an attorney with deep experience in civil disputes, contractor litigation, neighbor property disputes, and real estate matters in the Eastside Washington area, we highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane. Her professionalism, expertise, and commitment to her clients truly set her apart.

Posted by Ronny Juarez | June 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Easy communication and knowledgeable

Jenny from the start has been amazing in reviewing my immigration case,she was able to fluently speak in Spanish so everything was straightforward,i HIGHLY recommend jenny to anyone for your immigration case!

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Jenny Cochrane's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Shashi Vijay

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (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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