Atty. Steve Cochran
Steve Cochran is a lawyer practicing entertainment and media, entertainment and media litigation, litigation and dispute resolution and 5 other areas of law. Steve received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Cruz in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Entertainment And Media & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Steve Cochran at a Glance
Steve Cochran is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (1982). Educated at University of California at Berkeley - Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steve Cochran
- Steve Cochran is a lawyer practicing entertainment and media, entertainment and media litigation, litigation and dispute resolution and 5 other areas of law
- Steve received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Cruz in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Steve practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Steve Cochran's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Cochran handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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White Collar Crimes in Los Angeles
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Steve Cochran
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steve Cochran's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steve Cochran brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and litigation, Steve Cochran can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Steve Cochran attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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