Jenny Cochrane

Jenny Cochrane

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense ... +10 more

4055 Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Suite 220, Kirkland, WA

About Jenny

Biography

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law as well as debt defense litigation.

16 years

10%
Civil Rights 10%

Civil Rights and Disability Rights

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

misdemeanor defense, including DUI/DWI and Department of Licensing revocation and related legal matters.

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, Estate Planning and Probate.

16 years

10%
Immigration 10%

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

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%
Business 5%

Business and Contract Disputes

5%
Education 5%

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

5%
Employment and Labor 5%

Employment Law

5%
Family 5%

divorce/dissolution litigation and mediation as well as prenuptial agreements, Family Law.

16 years

5%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

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

5%
Litigation 5%

Civil Litigation and Federal Litigation

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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

Jenny Cochrane's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

143 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Randya | October 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best choice for adoption and estate planning cases

Jenny Cochrane helped my uncle with comprehensive estate planning, including his will, trust, trust account setup, and power of attorney. Since my uncle is over 80 and his estate is fairly complex, I was very anxious about making sure everything was handled correctly. Jenny carefully explained the op...tions, organized the process, and made sure all of the important estate-planning issues were addressed. Because of the excellent experience we had, I later hired Jenny again for a child adoption matter, and once again she was knowledgeable, thorough, responsive, and very supportive throughout the process. I am extremely grateful for her help and would highly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, adoption, and family law matters.

Posted by Alan | September 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Saved us from ice

Our family turned to the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane during an extremely difficult immigration situation involving ICE deportation proceedings, a federal immigration court hearing, and an old criminal matter from decades ago that unexpectedly became relevant again. Jenny approached the case with ...tremendous preparation, persistence, and attention to detail. She helped us understand how the old criminal record could affect the immigration proceedings, organized the supporting evidence, prepared us for the federal hearing, and made sure the case was presented clearly and thoroughly. What meant the most to our family was that she treated the matter as more than paperwork. The possibility of deportation affected our entire family, and Jenny understood how serious the consequences were. Her communication, preparation, and commitment gave us confidence during an incredibly stressful period. Today, we are finally relieved to have the green card in hand. After years of uncertainty and what felt like a never-ending immigration journey, we finally feel that the most difficult chapter has come to a close. It is hard to describe the relief of knowing that our family can finally move forward with greater security and peace of mind. We are deeply grateful to Jenny and her team for standing with us through such a complicated and stressful case. We would strongly recommend the Law Office of Jenny Cochrane to anyone facing a difficult immigration matter involving ICE, deportation proceedings, immigration court, or an old criminal history.

Posted by Wilson | August 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer in eastside WA

Strong , compassionate and affordable lawyer for civil disputes and HOA cases. Thanks to Jenny our case was resolved before reaching the court with more than expected outcome. Totally recommend her for complex civil disputes and HOA fines

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 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.

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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

2024

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2023

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2022

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2021

Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2019

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2018

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

2017

Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington Supreme Court

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

Hindi

Telugu

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