Valorie G. Cochran
Providing Rigorous, Detail-Oriented Defense to Safeguard Your Individual Protections
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.
Areas of Core Legal Focus
Focused representation in Mississippi state and federal courts.
Criminal Defense Advocacy
Knowledgeable, prepared, and ethical trial representation for individuals confronting criminal accusations inside state and municipal structures.
Criminal Defense Services →DUI & Traffic Offenses
Meticulous procedural reviews analyzing traffic stop lawfulness, breathalyzer maintenance logs, and chemical testing sequences to protect local operators' driving privileges.
DUI Defense in Hattiesburg →Misdemeanor & Felony Defense
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 →From Social Work to Criminal 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 Hattiesburg DUI defense 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.
Credentials & Professional Background
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Valorie Cochran handle?
Valorie Cochran handles criminal defense matters including DUI and traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and felony charges in municipal and state courts across the Pine Belt.
Does Valorie Cochran handle DUI cases?
Yes. Her DUI practice includes detailed review of traffic stop lawfulness, breathalyzer maintenance logs, and chemical testing procedures.
What areas does Valorie Cochran serve?
Valorie serves clients in Forrest County, Lamar County, and neighboring Pine Belt jurisdictions from the firm’s Hattiesburg office.
What is Valorie Cochran’s background before law?
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.
Where did Valorie Cochran train?
Her legal training includes internships with the Supreme Court of Mississippi and the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office.
When was Valorie Cochran admitted to the Mississippi Bar?
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 eight 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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