Richard L. McBreen III - Portland, OR
Attorney at Mark C. Cogan, P.C.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Portland, OR
1500 SW 1st Avenue Suite 1150 Portland, OR 97201
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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16
Years
Experience
Portland Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 08/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Felonies/Misdemeanors
- Driver License Reinstatement Petitions
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Before earning a Juris Doctor from the Willamette University College of Law, Mr. McBreen attended Portland State University, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 2007.
For nearly a decade, Mr. McBreen has committed himself to aggressively advocating on behalf of his clients and their rights. He understands what being charged with a criminal offense can mean for his clients and their families. For that reason, Mr. McBreen considers every case to be a serious one and strives to provide his clients with the personalized attention and tenacious defense they deserve. He has successfully represented clients against a range of criminal charges in both state and federal court. In order to best serve his clients, Mr. McBreen is admitted to practice law in the state of Oregon and the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Staying active in the legal community is a priority for Richard. He is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Gus J. Solomon American Inn of Court, the NORML Legal Committee, the Multnomah Bar Association, and the National Lawyers Guild.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Client’s Choice — Avvo, 2012, 2016, 2020
- Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 — Martindale-Hubbell, 2016
- Outstanding Legislative Council Representative of the Year — Associated Students of Mount Hood Community College, 2005
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 - 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About Richard L. McBreen III
Included on the 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Oregon Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Oregon Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Willamette University College of Law,
Salem,
Oregon, 2010
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Portland State University,
Portland,
Oregon, 2007
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Associate
Past Positions
- Partner/President — Owens & McBreen, P.C., 2010–2019
- Law Clerk — Office of the City Attorney, Portland, OR, 2009–2010
- Law Clerk — Koho & Beatty, Attorneys at Law, 2009
- Law Clerk — Catholic Charities Immigration Services, 2008
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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OTLA Family Law Section CLE — Criminal Law for the Family Law Attorney, 2016
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Gus J. Solomon American Inn of Court — Ready, Aim, Fire: Envisioning the Open Carry Debate Inside the Beltway, 2016
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Gus J. Solomon American Inn of Court — Legalization of Marijuana, 2015
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New Lawyer Power Hour — Paperless Office: Cloud vs. Local Case Management Systems, 2014
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Client Counseling Competition — 2013–2014 Regional Client Counseling Competition, 2013–2014
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Going Solo: Opening Your Own Small Firm Law Practice — Opening a Law Practice, 2012
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Willamette University College of Law — Building a Law Practice, 2011
- Classroom Law Project Courthouse Experience — The Criminal Justice System, 2011
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Portland City Club
Representative Cases
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State v. D.K. — Sex Crime — Acquittal, 2024. Client was acquitted on five of six counts, and the state dropped the remaining charge.
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State v. U.G. — Criminal Defense — Acquitted on All Counts, 2017. Not guilty verdicts on Disorderly Conduct II and Criminal Mischief II.
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State v. A.A. — Criminal Defense — Acquitted on All Counts, 2016. Not guilty verdicts on DUII, Reckless Driving, Assault IV, and Criminal Mischief II.
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State v. Z.D. — DUI & DWI — Acquitted on All Counts, 2015.
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State v. M.H. — Criminal Defense — Acquitted/Dismissed, 2013. Two charges were dismissed based on pre-trial motions, and the client was acquitted on the remaining count.
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State v. D.V. — DUI & DWI — Controlled Substances DUII Dismissed, 2013. The case was dismissed on the day of trial.
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2010
- U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2011
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers — Attorney Member, 2024–Present
- National Lawyers Guild — Attorney Member, 2016–Present
- NORML Legal Committee — Attorney Member, 2014–Present
- Gus J. Solomon American Inn of Court — Attorney Member, 2014–Present
- Multnomah Bar Association — Attorney Member, 2010–Present
- Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association — Attorney Member, 2009–Present; Legislative Committee Member
- Clackamas County Bar Association — Member
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association — Member
- Oregon Hispanic Bar Association — Member
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Contact
1500 SW 1st Avenue
Suite 1150
Portland, OR 97201
Phone Number: 971-438-0530
Fax Number: 503-208-3410
Email: Send a message
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