Clark Aaron McVey

Clark Aaron McVey

4.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement

Crown Plaza, Suite 1150, 1500 SW First Avenue, Portland, OR

About Clark

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Pre-Trial and Trial level criminal defense, including (but not limited to) pre-trial filings, investigations, jury selection, and case management.

9 years

80%
Expungement 20%

2 years

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 2 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 10 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Mark C. Cogan, P.C., Law Offices

Crown Plaza, Suite 1150, 1500 SW First Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Clark Aaron McVey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (4) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews

Posted by Joel | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Gem

In March of 25 I was arrested and charged with numerous felonies, two of which were “Measure 11”. Measure 11 is a ballot measure that demands the offender serve time in prison, a minimum of 5 years. I’ve never been to prison, and hopefully never will. As my case progressed Mr McVey was open and ho...nest about what he expected the outcome to be. He lined up defense experts, investigators, and bounced ideas off the other attorneys at his firm. Mr McVey is very polite, professional, and very knowledgeable about the law and the politics at play in each county. Mr McVey was able to negotiate probation down from the 5 year minimum. I can unequivocally say that Mr McVey, and his firm, saved my life. I cannot express how grateful I am to Mr McVey for his hard work and dedication. I pray that I never need another attorney, but if I do I’m definitely sticking with Mr. McVey, you cannot go wrong with him!

Posted by Sarah | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend!

Clark was nothing but professional, prepared, and knowledgeable and we were able to close the case with the best possible outcome for our situation. I appreciated Clark's timely responses and we were comforted by his experience and the entire team at his firm. Highly recommend!

Clark McVey

Replied last December 23, 2025

Thank you for your comments. We were all very pleased to be able to resolve the situation. Happy holidays to you and yours!

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Proceed with Caution

I worked with Clark McVey at KN Defense after my previous attorney from the same firm abandoned my case. Unfortunately, my experience with Mr. McVey was extremely disappointing. During the time he was assigned to represent me, there was no sign of progress or a clear legal strategy. When I asked abou...t the status of my case, he provided no meaningful explanation or indication that he was reviewing or building upon the prior attorney’s work. I personally provided Mr. McVey with important impeachment evidence to ensure it would be submitted for pretrial proceedings, but I later discovered it was never turned in. When I obtained my case file, there was no record of substantial work having been done. I also discovered an internal email currently in my possession showing that Mr. McVey had been instructed by his supervising attorney not to contact the District Attorney’s Office regarding my case. I have documentation to verify all of this. Shortly before my unexpected arrest, I was informed by a law clerk (not Mr. McVey himself) that he would be leaving KN Defense. This left me blindsided and without proper legal support. It also became clear from internal communications that the supervising attorney planned to request additional, excessive fees even after two attorneys including Mr. McVey had already abandoned my case under his supervision. This experience caused me significant emotional distress and lasting harm. I’m sharing this review in good faith so that others can make informed decisions when choosing legal representation. In my personal experience, Clark McVey did not demonstrate the diligence, communication, or professionalism that clients deserve from their attorney.

Clark McVey

Replied last November 14, 2025

This matter was reviewed by the Oregon State Bar Client Assistance Office, and the determination was that there was insufficient evidence to support a reasonable belief that lawyer misconduct occurred.

Posted by Dylan | September 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Professional, wonderful attorney

Clark McVey is such a professional, wonderful attorney and person. Clark took on my case and from beginning to end, made me feel truly represented and cared for. Clark always had my best interest at heart and made me feel he was working his hardest for me. Clark McVey will always be my go to recommen...dation if you need an attorney. Thank you so much Clark, my family and I truly appreciate you!

See All Client Reviews

Clark Aaron McVey's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Clark
Mark C Cogan headshot
Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mark C. Cogan PC law offices welcomes Clark McVey to our legal team as Associate Attorney. Mr McVey is assigned cases running the full spectrum of criminal matters that our law firm handles, all the way from misdemeanors to Ballot Measure 11 felonies. Areas of practice include Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses, Drug Prosecutions, Property Crimes, DUII matters and others. All the way from investigation stage to defending clients in the courtroom, we are confident Mr McVey will be a strong advocate for our clients as he incorporates the philosophy of teamwork which is fundamental to the way our law firm defends our clients. Whether the case involves a client who is in custody, or out, whether the matter calls for a Motion to Suppress Evidence, Plea Negotiations, or Trial, we are confident our clients will be well served by the teamwork contributed by Mr McVey."

View All Endorsements
Jennifer C Robins headshot
Jennifer Robins

Criminal defense lawyer

Mark C Cogan headshot
Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer

Richard L McBreen III headshot
Richard McBreen

Criminal defense lawyer

Jeffrey A Turnoy headshot
Jeffrey Turnoy

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Mark C. Cogan, P.C. Law Offices

2023 - 2025

Attorney, KN Defense Corp

2021 - 2023

Attorney, McVey Law

2017 - 2021

Assistant Public Defender II, Missouri State Public Defender System

2013 - 2013

Rule 13 Certified Housing Extern, Mid-Missouri Legal Services

Associations

2024 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2014

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution