Gill A. Cochran

Gill A. Cochran, known as Drew Cochran, is a Maryland criminal defense lawyer and founder of Drew Cochran, Attorney at Law. He has practiced criminal defense for more than two decades across numerous Maryland counties. He handles cases involving DUI/DWI, violent crimes, drug offenses, theft, sexual assault, domestic violence, juvenile matters, traffic violations, and federal charges. He opened his independent law practice in Annapolis in 2012.

Cochran earned his B.A. from Curry College. He later earned his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. After completing law school, he passed the Maryland Bar Exam and began practicing in Annapolis. His education and legal training established the foundation for a career focused on criminal defense in Maryland state and federal courts.

Cochran represents clients facing charges ranging from traffic offenses and misdemeanors to serious felony cases. His practice includes assault, homicide, drug trafficking, sex crimes, burglary, robbery, record expungement, and juvenile offenses. He is admitted to practice throughout Maryland and before the US District Court for the District of Maryland and the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Gill A. Cochran has received professional recognition for his criminal defense work. He was selected as a Leading Attorney by What’s Up Annapolis Magazine and has been named to Super Lawyers since 2019. He belongs to the Maryland State Bar Association, Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, and Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association. His practice remains centered on defending clients facing criminal and serious traffic charges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Drew Cochran, Attorney at Law
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
• Member, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Curry College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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