Bracken McKey
Owner and Attorney
Washington County, Oregon
About Bracken McKey
Bracken McKey is an attorney and the owner of McKey Law, based in Washington County, Oregon. He spent 26 years in public service as a prosecutor with the Washington County District Attorney's Office before entering private practice in 2024.
McKey was raised in Pendleton, Oregon. He attended Walla Walla Valley Academy and Walla Walla University before earning his law degree from Willamette University College of Law, where he attended on an academic scholarship and served as 3L class president. He was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 1998.
He joined the Washington County District Attorney's Office as a Deputy District Attorney in 1998 and was promoted to Senior Deputy District Attorney in 2007. During his career he served on the Washington County Major Crimes Team, handling many of Oregon's most serious and high-profile cases. He was appointed Chief Deputy District Attorney in 2019 and held that position until retiring from public service in 2024.
His prosecution record includes murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, and violent crime cases. He also worked on cross-industry crime prevention efforts that earned him recognition from both the recording industry and the construction industry. His work on a hit-and-run case contributed to Oregon legislation known as Anna and Abigail's Law, signed in 2018.
McKey now practices criminal defense and personal injury law at McKey Law. He is actively involved in his community and remains engaged in youth sports through his sons' baseball teams.
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Community Engagement through Youth Sports: Building Stronger Bonds and Future Leaders – Bracken McKey
Read the full article ›Awards & Recognition
Oregon Construction Industry Crime Prevention Law Enforcement Partner Award, Oregon Construction Industry, 2014
Recording Industry Association of America Gold Record Law Enforcement Award, Recording Industry Association of America, 2009
Licenses & Certifications
Oregon State Bar, Oregon State Bar Association, 1998
Charities & Volunteering
Youth Baseball Coaching, Sons' baseball teams, Washington County, Oregon — ongoing community involvement
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bracken McKey do?
Bracken McKey is the Owner and Attorney at McKey Law, based in Washington County, Oregon. He now practices criminal defense and personal injury law after spending 26 years as a prosecutor with the Washington County District Attorney's Office.
What is Bracken McKey known for?
Bracken McKey is known for his 26-year career as a prosecutor handling some of Oregon's most serious cases, including murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, and violent crime, as well as his cross-industry crime prevention work. His involvement in a hit-and-run case contributed to Oregon's Anna and Abigail's Law, signed in 2018, and he received recognition from both the recording and construction industries.
Where is Bracken McKey based?
Bracken McKey is based in Washington County, Oregon.
Where did Bracken McKey study?
Bracken McKey earned a bachelor's degree from Walla Walla University and his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law, where he attended on an academic scholarship and served as 3L class president.
Who does Bracken McKey work for?
Bracken McKey owns and works at McKey Law.
Last updated March 19, 2026