Mark C. Cogan

Experienced and successful criminal defense attorneys. Aggressive, creative, and experienced criminal defense. Call 503-827-8092 for a free consultation!

When he founded Mark C. Cogan, P.C., Mr. Cogan made a commitment to defend clients vigorously during their brushes with the law. He has successfully defended people against a range of criminal charges, including sex crimes, Ballot Measure 11 cases, drunk driving, federal crimes, white collar crimes, and drug offenses. His renowned practice is based in Portland, Oregon, and serves clients throughout the State of Oregon.  

From misdemeanor to felony cases, Mr. Cogan has consistently demonstrated an ability to set clients on a better path toward a brighter future. He uses aggressive discovery strategies and innovative techniques to secure case dismissals, not guilty verdicts and reduced charges. In his 4 decades of practice, he has represented clients at nearly every level of the justice system, including arguing before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Mr. Cogan leads a 4-attorney law firm that frequently assists clients who speak a variety of languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese.

Mr. Cogan is widely respected throughout the legal community. He holds an Avvo "Superb" rating; he has earned the highest peer rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell; he has been included in the Super Lawyers list for many years; and he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.

In 1978, Mr. Cogan earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Oregon (Honors College). He then graduated with a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1982. In 1994, Mr. Cogan was selected to participate in the National Criminal Defense College's Summer Trial Practice Institute.

Mr. Cogan is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Multnomah Bar Association and the Oregon State Bar.

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.