53 Quotes by Johnnie Cochran

We've got to be judged by how we do in times of crisis

If it doen't make sense, you should find for the defense.

Money will determine whether the accused goes to prison or walks out of the courtroom a free man.

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.

Since the Puffy Combs case in New York, I will not try any more criminal cases

Jurors want courtroom lawyers to have some compassion and be nice.

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.

An opening statement is like a guide or a road map. It's a very delicate thing.