About Nicholas James
Nicholas James Cochran is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2004. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Cochran is a partner at Cochran & Associates LLP, a law firm located in Santa Ana, California. He has been practicing law for over 22 years, serving clients throughout Orange County and the greater Southern California area.
Mr. Cochran earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law, where he graduated in 2004. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Oregon State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2000. During his time at Western State, he was a member of the Moot Court Honors Program and participated in the school's clinical legal education program.
Mr. Cochran concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, bankruptcy, family law, and employment law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving criminal charges, debt relief, divorce proceedings, and workplace disputes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cochran has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Santa Ana for five years.
Mr. Cochran is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Orange County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Cochran is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Orange County effectively.
