Judge Steve Cochran: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 105541 (December 1982)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Steve Cochran is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown in 2017, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. John L. Henning.


Prior to his appointment, Cochran was a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, a law firm he joined in 1991. During his tenure there, he represented financial institutions, energy companies, as well as media and entertainment entities in everything from intellectual property, trademark, and copyright litigation to criminal defense involving mail fraud, money laundering, election fraud, and tax evasion. Before that, he spent time as an associate (1987 to 1990) and a partner (1990 to 1991) at Wyman, Bautzer, Kuchel & Silbert.


Cochran earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1979. He then completed a J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, in 1982. As a law student, Cochran externed with the Hon. Cecil F. Poole of the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.


He is licensed to practice in California (1982); the United States District Court for the Northern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California; and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.


After graduating from law school, Cochran began his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. William P. Gray of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He served in that capacity until 1983, at which time he became a deputy federal public defender with the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Central District of California.


His memberships have included the Central District of California Attorney Admission Fund Board, the Federal Pro Bono Civil Rights Panel, the Los Angeles South Valley Area Planning Commission, and the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Executive Committee.


Cochran was named a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2004 to 2016.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Steve Cochran

On July 2, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

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Pending

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 02, 2024

On July 2, 2024 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Status

Pending

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 03, 2024

On July 1, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 01, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 01, 2024

On July 1, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2024

Status

Pending

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 02, 2024

On June 28, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 28, 2024

On June 28, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2024

On June 28, 2024 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 01, 2024

On June 27, 2024 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 28, 2024

On June 27, 2024 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 28, 2024

On June 26, 2024 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2024

On June 26, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2024

On June 26, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2024

On June 25, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2024

On June 25, 2024 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Category

Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2024

On June 24, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2024

On June 24, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2024

On June 24, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2024

On June 21, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 21, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 21, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 20, 2024 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 20, 2024

On June 20, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2024

On June 20, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 20, 2024

On June 18, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Steve Cochran presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 20, 2024

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