Valorie Cochran is deeply committed to delivering knowledgeable, efficient, and ethical defense counsel to every client while aggressively challenging accusations across municipal and state court benches.
Strategic legal solutions backed by decades of proven results across Mississippi.
Knowledgeable, prepared, and ethical trial representation for individuals confronting criminal accusations inside state and municipal structures.
Criminal Defense Services →Meticulous procedural reviews analyzing traffic stop lawfulness, breathalyzer maintenance logs, and chemical testing sequences to protect local operators' driving privileges.
DUI Defense in Hattiesburg →Comprehensive defense execution managing broad criminal categories across Forrest, Lamar, and neighboring Pine Belt jurisdictions with immediate focus on mitigating life impact.
Drug Crime Defense →Valorie Cochran brings a rare combination of academic distinction and human insight to criminal defense. She earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2025, where she served on the Moot Court Board and was a member of the Phi Delta Phi honor society and the Black Law Students Association. Before law school, she earned her Bachelor of Social Work magna cum laude from the University of Southern Mississippi — a background that informs the empathy and dedication she brings to every client.
Valorie’s training includes internships with the Supreme Court of Mississippi and the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office, as well as with Lowrey, Fortner, & Miri P.A. before joining the firm. Her practice focuses on criminal defense in municipal and state courts across the Pine Belt, including DUI and traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and felony charges, with careful attention to procedural details such as the lawfulness of traffic stops and the reliability of chemical testing.
Valorie Cochran handles criminal defense matters including DUI and traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and felony charges in municipal and state courts across the Pine Belt.
Yes. Her DUI practice includes detailed review of traffic stop lawfulness, breathalyzer maintenance logs, and chemical testing procedures.
Valorie serves clients in Forrest County, Lamar County, and neighboring Pine Belt jurisdictions from the firm’s Hattiesburg office.
Valorie earned her Bachelor of Social Work magna cum laude from the University of Southern Mississippi before earning her law degree magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law — a social work foundation that shapes her client-centered approach to criminal defense.
Her legal training includes internships with the Supreme Court of Mississippi and the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office.
Valorie was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2025, after graduating magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law the same year.
One of seven attorneys practicing together at Lowrey, Fortner, & Miri P.A. — a Hattiesburg firm that has stood with Pine Belt families and businesses since 1980.
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