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

124 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Cost of Services

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 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 Raghu | June 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer for employment based discrimination cases

If you are looking for an attorney who truly understands employment discrimination and highly complex workplace issues in the tech industry, I highly recommend Law Office of Jenny Cochrane. I had an extremely complex case involving disability-related concerns and employment discrimination issues a...gainst a FAANG-level tech company, and I was very worried about how to approach and address the violations. Jenny and her team immediately stood out because of their deep knowledge, strategic thinking, and practical experience. What impressed me most was that Jenny genuinely understood how performance review systems, internal evaluation processes, and workforce reduction/VRP dynamics can impact employees in large technology environments. She carefully analyzed the facts, identified issues we had not considered, and helped us build a very strong case and strategy. Rather than pushing unnecessary litigation, Jenny and her team focused on developing a detailed, evidence-based approach and crafted strong demand letters that ultimately helped achieve a very favorable resolution without going to court. This approach reduced stress, saved significant time and cost, and made the process much more affordable and practical. Throughout the process, the team was knowledgeable, responsive, thoughtful, and exceptionally prepared. Their attention to detail and ability to navigate sophisticated employment matters gave us confidence during a very difficult period. I highly recommend Law Office of Jenny Cochrane for anyone dealing with employment discrimination matters, disability-related workplace concerns, or highly complex employment issues involving large technology companies and FAANG environments.

Posted by Nelly | June 15, 2026

fast, transparent and affordable

Best lawyer for special needs education highly knowledgeable, fast, transparent and affordable

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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Shashi Vijay

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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