What My Clients Say
"Thank you for everything. Life is great." Mark D."
"Thanks so much for all the following: Your expertise in my case. I know it was a difficult one for you! Your ability to get my licene back at the DMV Hearing. Your fighing my first DUI conviction to the point that even though I have 3 DUI's, it looks like I may get my license back after a year of suspension. Your courtroom presenece was very impressive, especially when you demanded a different judge, and then later the restitution was completely thrown out. I feel very fortunate to have had you represent me! Thanks again and all the best to you!" Greg A.
"Thank you so very much for your advice regarding my traffic ticket. Because of you, I was able to attend traffic school for $30.00 instead of paying $232.00 I really appreciate the advice you gave me (for free). Sorry its taken so long to thank you (I just graduated from grad school). You rock!" Best, Stacey W.
"Just wanted to thank you again for all of your help with my case. I could not be happier with the outcome. Everything turned out exactly as we hoped as a result of your knowledge and hard work. I will certainly be happy to refer any friends that my need your services. Thanks again for everything." Tim W.
"You brought a big smile to my face. Thanks for your help! Thanks! Having you around makes all the difference." Bryan M.
"Thanks for your help. it was appreciated more than words can ever say. Thanks for your time and patience." Sharon
"I just wanted to thank you for everything you did for me. Most of all... for your kind, rational, non-judgemental and supportive being. You were my rock of sanity in the middle of such chaos." Love, Janice.
"Although we didn't get the verdict we had hoped for, I want you to know that I thank you for trying as much as you did to fight for me. I know you put your heart into it. Hearing you say what you said in my defense brought warmth back to my heart. it's hard to sit and listen to all the nasty things they said about me but hearing your response meant everything to me." Sincerely Mariclare D.
Background
Ken Kahn graduated from Reed College ('80) and then Lewis and Clark, Northwestern School of Law ('90). He has taught other lawyers at continuing legal education seminars for the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Multnomah Criminal Bar Association. He also mentors law students in criminal law and procedure. He was a contributing legal editor to the Sports Car Market Editor, writing a legal column for the collector car market, and was a member of the Multnomah County Bicycling and Pedestrian Committee where he helped formulate cycling policy at the county level.
He has practiced criminal law since 1990 and has defended over three thousand people on every kind of criminal charge except murder, rape, and sexual abuse. As a trial lawyer, he has argued innumerable jury trials, motions and proceedings. He is licensed to practice in Federal Court, is a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, and has argued numerous cases at the Court of Appeals and administrative hearings. He is well respected by judges, prosecutors, and other criminal defense lawyers.
Awards
He is a recipient of the Key to the City of San Francisco, and was awarded a citation from Portland Mayor Bud Clark on behalf of the Bureau of Emergency Communications for preventing an attempted suicide.
Personal
He is married and lives in Portland with his wife of over 20 years Bonnie, and teenage daughter Anne. He enjoys humor, kayaking and cycling, and has ridden Cycle Oregon three times.