The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Johnnie Cochran
- Money will determine whether the accused goes to prison or walks out of the courtroom a free man.
- I understand about this idea of terror and what it means to Americans and this idea that we can’t just walk around free like we did; life has changed.
- I’m a big believer in the fact that life is about preparation, preparation, preparation.
- In this room we’re all here together, but there’s probably a lot of different views, people sitting here thinking, I don’t own any slaves, all the slaves are dead. Why am I responsible? My family were immigrants, too.
- If you commit perjury in a so-called first-degree murder case, and you’re caught red-handed for the entire world to see, and you get only a $200 fine, what kind of message does that send about lying in our courts?
- On January 10, 1963, I was sworn in as a lawyer, so next January 10 I will have practiced law for 40 years, and I’ve loved every minute of it.
- The president appoints the judges. Your lives and your children’s lives can change by all of these appellate court judges who will be appointed who will reinterpret laws, and things can change.
- I’m from the South, where if you walk down the street and there’s somebody behind you talking with a Southern accent, you can’t tell whether it’s a black or a white person.
- I decided I wanted to be a lawyer when I was 11 years of age.
- Jurors want courtroom lawyers to have some compassion and be nice.
Johnnie Cochran (1937–2005) was a renowned American attorney, best known for defending O.J. Simpson in the 1995 murder trial. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and raised in Los Angeles, he earned his law degree from Loyola Marymount University.
Cochran initially worked in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office but soon gained a reputation as a defender of civil rights, taking on cases of police brutality and racial injustice.
His most famous case came when he led O.J. Simpson’s defense, using the memorable line, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit,” to help secure Simpson’s acquittal. This case elevated Cochran to celebrity status, but his career also included significant work on cases involving police misconduct and discrimination, such as the wrongful death of motorist Ron Settles.
Cochran’s legal career was defined by his advocacy for social justice. He passed away in 2005 from a brain tumor, leaving a lasting impact on civil rights law.
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