- Criminal DefenseOur founding attorney draws on 60 years of criminal law experience and has been influential in changes to DUI case law in Maryland. Gill has been named to the Maryland Super Lawyers list due to his strong history of favorable outcomes as well as peer recognition.
- DUI/DWIOur Experience Our attorneys are certified in the same field sobriety testing that all Maryland police agencies are required to take. We have also played a significant role in shaping DUI/DWI defense law. Gill Cochran was the driving force behind establishing the right of those arrested on suspicion of drunk driving to have their lawyer present for field sobriety testing at the police station.
- Misdemeanors
- Drug CrimesIn our criminal defense and DUI defense practice, we look for ways to minimize our clients' exposure to punishment through pretrial diversion, probation before judgment (PBJ) and the aggressive use of pretrial motions to keep damaging evidence out of the record and force dismissal or significant reduction of serious charges. Our defense strategies have proved effective in cases from DUI/DWI to drug charges and other serious felony offenses. We defend clients of Annapolis, the surrounding counties in Maryland, Naval Academy midshipmen and other military personnel at both the trial and appellate level. We also assist our clients with expungements and pardons and avoiding MVA administration sanctions.
- Personal InjuryOur Annapolis personal injury attorneys focus on the accurate assessment and evaluation of claims, the careful development and presentation of evidence on issues of liability and damages, and a refusal to recommend settlement for amounts less than what we believe we could achieve in front of a jury. Additionally, our accomplished attorneys are prepared to assist client families with the practical problems they face in the aftermath of a serious accident, such as medical expenses for uninsured accident victims or problems with disability benefits.
- Auto Accidents