Kenneth E Kahn II

Kenneth E Kahn II

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement

1000 SW Broadway, 23rd Floor, Suite 2300, Portland, OR

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Licensed in Oregon for 35 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1990

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Kenneth E. Kahn II, Attorney P.C.

1000 SW Broadway, 23rd Floor, Suite 2300, Portland, OR, 97205

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53 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Jessica R | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Bet Lawyer Ever!

Mr. Kahn is by far the best. I am a real client of his and this review is completely honest. I apparently had a warrant from 2009 and I did not realize this until many years later. Long story short, Mr. Kahn was always very present and attentive every time I called or emailed him. I had researched ma...ny lawyers and they were just about the bottom dollar and didn’t seem to care. Like said, Mr. Kahn was always attentive and truly cared about my case. Another great thing about Mr. Kahn is that he spoke truthfully. He did not give me false hope, but also was positive and said what the worst-case scenario could be as well as the best-case scenario. I appreciate that. Mr. Kahn filed a motion to get me bail on a no bail hold. This was approved, then denied. After that Mr. Kahn filed another motion and was able to get a judge to approve bail… oddly enough I was released on my own recognizance. This was all Mr. Kahn’s doing. Every time I called, he answered himself. One of my sisters said the same as she was looking out for me, and she just couldn’t say anything netter about Mr. Kahn. (She also isn’t easily impressed, so this is a great review from her). I have had anxiety for over 13 years for a probation violation from a DUI that I was not aware of…. Mr. Kahn helped me through this and is basically Superman mixed with Spiderman with a hint of the Hulk and Deadpool. Hire him! Thankfully I did get the best-case scenario. Mr. Kahn said it was because of me and all I did, which yes, I’ll take a little credit lol, but it was Mr. Kahn that gave me the strength and focus to complete this. If you do not hire Mr. Kahn, you are doing yourself a disservice. My anxiety is now gone, and I owe it to Mr. Kahn. Thank you again, Sir!!

Posted by Micah | April 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DWI attorney out there!

I feel that Mr. Khan couldn't have represented me any better in my DWI and FTA case. I was always able to reach him with concerns or questions about the case, even when he was out of town. He was able to get my fines reduced by 25% and Jail time reduced by 50% of the original plea deal. 10/10 would h...ire again.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding!

Kenneth is incredibly knowledgeable and very respectable. I was arrested for a DUI and he scheduled a hearing with the DMV to fight my license suspension....My 90 day license suspension was DISMISSED due to his help. Without him I wouldn't have had the suspension dismissed, I would have had to get a... hardship, SR22, my insurance cost would have skyrocketed. If you know anything about how costly DUI's can be....you know just how much what he was able to do for me means. Not only financially but convenience wise. I am extremely pleased with his services and incredibly grateful I received his information. I would highly recommend him to anyone in my situation.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2019 | DUI & DWI

Excellent Advice during Consultation

Mr. Kahn provided excellent advice to me during my free consultation with me. I do not know yet if I will hire him or not. He advised me to get all the evidence related to my DUII. He started the call with explaining the minutiae for BAC and how the law calculates it. Ken gave thoughtful advice on ho...w to proceed with the case. He did not show any bias towards hiring him. He did his best in explaining what I need to do without any sign of arrogance. He is a kind attorney with great knowledge.

Posted by Mohammed Asad | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

What A Hopeful Light When Everything Else Felt So Bleak.

Going in to my 1 Hour Consultation with Mr. Ken Kahn I really had no idea how I was going to feel. Right away, I was put at ease by Ken's Demeanor & immediately Ken had me Reciting the events of the DUI arrest. When you do not have a lot of experience hiring attorneys or retaining services there is a... lot of fear & misunderstanding about how an attorney can take advantage of you when you are at your most vulnerable. Specially if your interaction with the Police had been particularly taxing. In my case I had blown a .08, considered the legal limit, yet it felt as if the Full Effects of Law were going to be used to prosecute me. Right off the bat what Ken provided for me was a relief that I finally am communicating with someone who has a true sense of law. I found a lot the information from the people around me, with good intentions, was mostly misinformation that was not even pertinent to the case. It was obvious to me how Ken was so keen on making sure that I tried to recall every detail from the earliest part of the incident. He was able to convey the importance of providing every detail, because as soon as the arrest was taking place there may have also been a contending scenario that could also have made the arrest invalid or unlawful. What Ken does for you on your initial consult is he demonstrates the importance for you to provide every possible detail, because as your lawyer he is immediately looking for anything that could make this arrest unlawful and have your case thrown out. Also he conveys the understanding that this is going to be a relationship of trust and there is no benefit in holding anything back from your attorney who, in Ken's Case, is evident, he's got your back. Finally, what Ken does masterfully towards the end of the consult, is his ability to discuss your options. He is able to transmit to you where he feels the strengths and weaknesses of the case are. He also makes it evident that it is your choice to consider all the options and in fact the decision is actually all yours. He does not try and gin up your need to hire him, in fact he seemed to be tamping down expectations. If anything, the strength I felt for my case had to do mostly with Ken's Questioning throughout the consultation. Lastly he did not come off as an attorney who just wants to take on your case and try to drag it on for his benefit, which was a huge fear of mine. I worried that an attorney would see my case as a Low Blow within the Legal Limit yet take advantage of me financially by dragging my case on forever. Quite the contrary, Ken never ever seemed like he wanted to take on case and let it drag on anymore than it was necessary. In fact I always got the sense that he was way to busy and had way too many cases to try and he would never drag out a single case for his financial gain. Ken has always had a caring persona while also carrying a sense of urgency. Those 2 qualities feel very comfortable coming from Ken, & it is those 2 qualities that make hiring Kenneth Kahn the best decision I ever made.

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Kenneth E Kahn II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dean Alterman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've seen Ken give an eloquent, efficient, and effective closing argument that converted a hesitant audience into believers in his client's cause. Ken Kahn has a place at the top of the list for anyone in Portland who needs a criminal defense lawyer."

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Barry Engle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Gregory

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ken is a great guy, and provides an outstanding combination of legal scholarship and advocacy. I would feel very comfortable recommending him to everyone."

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Lawrence Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His kind and gentle demeanor conceals a tough, smart, and aggressive defense lawyer."

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Nell Oram

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kahn is a highly capable professional attorney. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Valerie Kirkendall

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken's knowledge of the law, as well as the procedures and strategies for getting the best outcome for his clients, make him an excellent attorney. In addition, his good humor and caring nature make him my go-to referral for potential clients with any DUI, personal injury, or criminal issues."

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Sarah Krick

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ken Kahn for over 15 years and observed him practicing in multiple counties. He is highly intelligent, caring, and has exceptional skills dealing with others in the legal system. Great guy as well as great attorney!"

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Brian Yorke

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael LeMond

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Kenneth to be an excellent attorney who spends time helping answer questions to people in need of advise. I highly recommend this attorney!"

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A graduate of Lewis and Clark Law School with 25 years of practicing DUI and criminal law is what we refer to as very experienced. Ken is a man that genuinely cares about people and his clients, once receiving a citation for preventing a suicide. His clients have spoken loud and clear about his worth to them by way of their client reviews and they are stellar. READ THEM! Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions here. Endorsements from peer attorneys are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor if you or a over one are charged with a crime and call him for a consultation. If you are lucky Ken might just agree to represent you."

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John Neidig

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ken Kahn for many years and respect him for his vast knowledge and creative approach. I have often consulted with him when I have had a question and even refer cases to him."

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John Schlosser

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ken is amazing. He is smart, dedicated, compassionate (and funny, to boot). I have, and will continue to refer people to him."

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Barbara Long

Litigation lawyer

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Dean Alterman

Real estate lawyer

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James Gregory

Criminal defense lawyer

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Barry Engle

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Schlosser

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vincent Imhoff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nell Oram

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Valerie Kirkendall

Elder law lawyer

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Lawrence Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Krick

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Attorney of the Year, Imhoff and Associates

2020

Best Portland DUI Lawyers, Expertise

2019

10 Best Attorneys, Oregon, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best Attorneys, Oregon, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Top Lawyers in Oregon, The Legal Network

2016

Top Lawyers in Oregon, The Legal Network

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Member of the Month, Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce

2015

Top Lawyers in Oregon, The Legal Network

2015

Pre-Eminent Attorney, Martindale Hubble

2011

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Citation for preventing a suicide, Bureau of Emergency Communications

N/A

Key to the City, City of San Francisco

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Kenneth E. Kahn II, Attorney PC

2002 - 2012

Sr. partner, Kahn & Ifversen

1992 - 2002

Attorney, Kenneth E. Kahn, Attorney

1990 - 1992

Attorney, MDI

Associations

2019 - Present

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Sierra Club

Member

2010 - Present

Ocean Conservancy

Member

1990 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1990 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1990 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Quick Collect v. Higgins

Victory for the little guy.

State v. Chung

Convicted of Robbery III, a expungeable felony

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Education

1990

Lewis & Clark Law School

Jursis Doctor

1980

Reed College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Quilting Guild April Meeting

Copyright Law for Weavers

2016

2016 Annual Conference, Ntl Assn. Document Examiners

Practical Tips on Editing Your Opinions, Publications and Posts

2013

Oregon Native Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

How to Deal with the Police

2013

Morning lecture series

How We got the City to Erect a Fence on the Vista Bridge, the Suicide Bridge

2013

Lunch lecture series

The Artist and The Law

2013

Falcon Lectures

Artist's Rights

2013

Falcon Community Lecture

Contracts & Negotiations for Artists

2013

Artists Symposium

Artist's Rights & Copyright

2012

Seminar

How to Deal with the Police

2012

Grand Ronde Tribe & Episcopal Diocese

The Doctrine of Discovery and Indian Rights

2011

Work Skills Program

Expungements

2011

Work Skills Program

Expungements

2002

Symposium for Artists

Copyright and Limited Edition

1996

Continuing Legal Education

Out of State, Out of Mind--Venue issues

1993

Luncheon Symposium

Handling the Midnight Call on a DUII Arrest

Publications

Languages

English

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