Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Client SC was charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors related to an alleged domestic violence incident with their ex. The ex accused SC of strangling and assaulting the ex, and prevented the ex from making a police report. SC was steadfast that he committed no crime, shoved his ex in order to protect himself and their minor child, and that the ex was motivated by child-custody and related issues. SC opted to take the case to trial, and through the statements of the ex and SC, we were able to establish that the ex was acting very aggressively towards SC while SC held their child, the marks (and lack thereof) were inconsistent with a brutal, violent attack, and SC acted to prevent further harm. After a 3-day jury trial, the jury came back with NOT GUILTY on all charges.
• Guardianship
  JC faced felony charges alleging that he embezzled the funds of his elderly mother. After a failed guardianship proceeding, he became the object of police investigation relating to his care of and financial responsibility for his mother. The client’s family, livelihood and freedom were threatened as a result of bogus prosecution. We prepared a strong defense for trial, utilizing testimony of the client’s wife, ex-wife and other character witnesses, in order to show that he was not guilty of the crimes. In the end, faced with a likely win for our side, the prosecution dismissed the case on the eve of trial, ending our client’s long and overwhelming ordeal in the criminal justice system.
• Child Abuse
  Oregon child abuse defense attorney has more than 40 years of experience. He will apply this to your advantage by using his knowledge, skills and expertise to create the best possible defense for your particular case. We highly advise that you avoid any situation in which you are alone with any child while facing charges. Doing so could only cause further damage to your case, as the last thing you need is another situation in which it is the child’s word against yours. The truth will be revealed, and we will help you during this difficult time.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  At Mark C. Cogan, P.C., we have a criminal defense attorney with more than 40 years of experience in state and federal court, including the United States Supreme Court. Mark Cogan received an AV Peer Review Rating * through Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as an
• DUI/DWI
  DUII Diversion is a program created by the State of Oregon to decrease the court workload, and provide for immediate drug and alcohol treatment for those who qualify. The goal is to reduce repeat drunk driving offenses.
• Traffic Violations
  Generally speaking, from time to time people will take advantage of you, or try. Maybe you just made a mistake. Sometimes the thought to contact a lawyer seems scary, too serious, or otherwise unthinkable. Put your fears to rest here! If you find yourself in over your head, I cannot think of another CD Attorney you need to have on your side. Mr. Cogan and his highly qualified team of professionals are experts in Oregon Law, well connected, and ON YOUR SIDE!!!! I had a simple speeding traffic ticket, not too scary, but I was really upset due to the fact I hadn’t a ticket in over 12 years! Regardless of its simplicity, Mr. Cogan and his team took my case, answering all of my questions immediately, and the response was top notch. I didn’t feel like this was a simple case. Mr Cogan’s team didn’t either, taking it very serious and brought their A game. Let’s just say I will be calling them again should I even have a loitering ticket. If you’re reading this because you want a good lawyer and want to see what people are saying about them, keep on going. Cause here there are no good lawyers. Only great ones. Don’t settle for mediocrity when it’s YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE! Speeding tickets to Class A felonies… you’re in good hands with this practice.
• Sex Crimes
  At Mark C. Cogan, P.C., we know what is at stake for your child. We can help you fiercely and strategically defend your child’s future. Contact us immediately if your child has been accused in relation to a sex crime. Call (503) 549-1077 for a free initial consultation.
• Fraud
  Many criminal cases related to prescription medication involve ordinary people who have made a serious mistake. A friend may have suffered an injury while at your house, and you might have shared a couple of old oxycodone pills to help ease that friend’s pain. You may have survived a serious car accident only to become addicted to powerful painkillers that were initially prescribed by a doctor.
• Robbery
  Our client had spent 20 years as a convicted felon after being convicted of Armed Robbery when he was 26 years old. After serving his prison sentence, our client opened a successful business, got married, and raised a number of children. He completely turned his life around and based on this we filed a Senate Bill 819 application on our client’s behalf. We persuaded the judge that our client’s conviction no longer furthered the interests of justice, and he should be rewarded for the way he was able to turn his life around. The court dismissed our client’s conviction, making our client eligible for expungement.
• Burglary
  We defended a Native American client from an activist family on a high-profile criminal matter arising from our client’s actions in rescuing her son from danger. Our client faced serious charges of Burglary in the First Degree and Custodial Interference in the First Degree for violating a Tribal Court order. Our client had removed her son from a home in Portland where she believed her son was being sexually assaulted. We traced out the complex history of Tribal Court litigation, and fully analyzed the legal relationship between the Tribal and State Court jurisdictions. Our investigators gathered crucial documentation concerning wide ranging law enforcement investigations in two States. Our defense team included professional investigators and forensic scientists, including a renowned forensic psychologist.
• White Collar Crimes
  White collar crimes are generally considered nonviolent offenses that involve some level of deceit or dishonesty motivated by financial gain. A wide range of factors from the complexity or scope of transactions to the involvement of interstate commerce brings many cases under the reach of federal investigators and prosecutors.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Juvenile charged with a misdemeanor, felony or Ballot Measure 11 offense, you may be wondering two things: How did this happen and what can I do to fix it?
• Embezzlement
  Our client faced charges of AGGRAVATED THEFT arising from an alleged workplace embezzlement amounting to more than $50,000. Under pressure of Loss Prevention, our client hand-wrote and signed a full confession. We thought something smelled bad about the situation, so we hired a Forensic Accounting Expert. After reviewing the accounting records in question, our expert concluded that our client was innocent. In order to prepare our defense of this being a case of a FALSE CONFESSION, we retained an esteemed psychology professor to provide insight into the situations in which an innocent person might be likely to confess to a crime they did not commit. Our client exhibited specific traits in which a person would be likely to make a false confession, including compliance and suggestibility. We submitted a detailed letter to the DA, advocating for dismissal. Our efforts were rewarded by the beautiful words: MOTION TO DISMISS FILED BY THE STATE. This victory is even more satisfying than a NOT GUILTY verdict at trial, because it relieves our client of the considerable anxiety and expense, and risk of conviction and severe punishment, that our client would have faced had the case proceeded to trial.
• Drug Crimes
  Regardless of the circumstances, law enforcement and prosecutors take situations involving false prescriptions or illegal prescription use very seriously in Oregon. If you have been arrested for a fake prescription, contacting an experienced Portland drug crimes lawyer is your best defense against conviction and severe penalties.
• Assault
  Ballot Measure 11 assault charges also involve mandatory prison sentences. There is absolutely no parole and no early release from prison in these situations.
• Murder
  Client AO’s family contacted our firm shortly after a New Year’s Eve shooting incident in Central Oregon, where AO had shot and paralyzed a man. AO was arrested for Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and several charges of Recklessly Endangering Another. When our firm first met with AO, the same day his family contacted our firm, he was facing well over 20 years in prison. We developed a strategy to best serve AO and hired a psychologist who could help explain AO’s actions. After months of work preparing mitigation materials, our office began negotiations with the State. We scheduled a settlement conference with a judge to advocate for our position. Ultimately, the DA agreed with our proposal and AO received 80 months in prison, a significant reduction from the punishment AO faced.
• Juvenile Crimes
  Juvenile crime is a family affair. We will help your family explore your options for keeping you safe and your future bright.
• Identity Theft
• Homicide
  Criminally negligent homicide: Although Oregon sentencing guidelines do not include a mandatory term, you could still face serious time in prison.
• Arson
• Shoplifting
  We have a successful track record going up against tactics used by government prosecutors. From misdemeanor shoplifting or DUII charges to defense in the most serious charges, our law firm will offer a vigorous criminal defense for any criminal matter with one exception: we do not handle death penalty matters.
• Restraining Order
  At Mark C. Cogan, P.C., our Restraining Order Attorneys in Oregon understand that many of our clients are blindsided when they are the recipient of a Restraining Order because they can be issued based solely on one person’s allegations of violence or a threat of violence, without the other party being notified in advance.
• Forgery
• Money Laundering
  Money laundering is defined as a financial transaction or scheme intended to conceal money that has been unlawfully obtained. It is a crime that is frequently and aggressively prosecuted in federal court and results in significant prison sentences. Powerful federal agencies such as the FBI, DEA or IRS are also often associated with an investigation.
• Kidnapping
  Client DC was charged with Ballot Measure 11 assault of the client’s wife, and the District Attorney piled on charges of kidnapping and other offenses. DC and his wife saw the incident as an opportunity to address issues and improve their marriage. Together with the wife’s attorney, we formulated a strategy that resulted in the couple being reunited and the charges being drastically reduced to a level that did not cause the client to forfeit his career or spend any time in jail.
• Manslaughter
  Although every fatal accident by definition involves a death, there are several different types of vehicular manslaughter offenses that you could be charged with depending on the circumstances.
• Internet Crimes
  Your child could have sent an explicit picture via text message as a joke. However, the law does not see this as a joke. These and other Internet sex crimes carry very serious criminal consequences. A juvenile can be tried as an adult for serious crimes such as rape, sodomy and sexual abuse.
• Prostitution
  The state of Oregon defines the crime of prostitution as making an agreement for money to be paid in exchange for sexual services.
• Extortion
  As a Senior Associate Attorney at Mark C. Cogan, P.C., Richard L. McBreen III is dedicated to serving clients throughout the State of Oregon. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, handling cases involving property crimes, robbery, burglary, assault, sex offenses, domestic violence, drug crimes, DUII and traffic crimes, expungement, felon in possession and other weapon-related offenses, Measure 11 and Measure 57 offenses, extortion, Federal crimes, Internet and computer crimes, and white-collar crimes.
• Hit and Run
  RJ hit a pedestrian and immediately fled the scene. He came into our law firm the next day and we enacted a pro-active strategy that kept him out of prison even though the pedestrian’s injuries had been life-threatening. This case perfectly shows how valuable it is to retain our firm at the earliest possible opportunity.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Transactions

Employment Law

• Sexual Harassment
  At our Portland, Oregon, law firm, you will find an attorney with more than 40 years of criminal defense experience. Mark C. Cogan has successfully represented clients who have been charged with sexual harassment at work, assault or domestic violence at home or stalking of an acquaintance.

Immigration Law

• Work Visas
  Our client AS faced prosecution for Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree stemming from a workplace incident. Along with the serious charges our client was facing, there was also a risk of deportation since the client was in Oregon on a work visa. Our team worked hard to acquire videotapes of the incident, sent our private investigator to conduct his own analysis, and stayed in constant contact with the executives of the workplace so that our client could keep his job while the case was pending. Due to our advocacy, we were able to reduce the initial charges of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree to a Class B violation. Our client was able to keep his job and avoided all criminal liability.

Health Law

• Auto Accidents