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John D Knodell IV
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John grew up in Central Washington before moving to Oregon to attend college and law school. While in law school, John began working at the Marion County District Attorney’s office where he carried a caseload of misdemeanor cases. Upon passing the bar exam, John was hired there as an attorney and prosecuted a wide range of cases including DUIIs, drug and gun crimes, domestic violence crimes and Ballot Measure 11 offenses. John’s time at the DA’s office provided him with valuable trial experience and a helpful approach to protecting his client’s liberties for the best possible results.
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Licensed in Oregon for 6 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
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Ferder Casebeer & Knodell, LLC
515 High Street SE, Salem, OR, 97301
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Posted by Jennifer | June 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional attorney who went above and beyond
We can’t thank Mr. Knodell enough for everything he did for my brother during one of the most difficult times our family has faced. When my brother was arrested, my parents hired John D Knodell and from the very first conversation, we felt supported and hopeful. Mr. Knodell, went above and beyond wha...
Posted by Nancy | June 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Look no further
Mr. John Knodell was professional, knowledgeable and patient. His skills in the courtroom had me impressed and confident in my criminal case, He made himself available whenever something came up or I needed clarification on anything. If you need someone in your corner it’s Mr. Knodell.
Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Unprofessional/ unqualified/Non ethical lawyer
Unprofessional and unqualified character, did not advocate for me or pursue any avenues to help my case. He does not care about other conduct of lawyers and weather it is in the guidelines of principals of conduct and ethical guidelines of the bar. I would not recommend John for several reasons and ...
Posted by Noah | March 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Kind and professional
John did an amazing job with my case. He was professional and handled everything with great attention to detail and it allowed me to feel confident and at ease with the whole process. 10/10 recommend and would hire again
Posted by AJ | March 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Case Dismissed — Very Grateful
I’m very thankful for John and Paul. They were attentive, professional, and made me feel confident from start to finish. Their guidance and representation led to both of case being dismissed, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I highly recommend them.
John D Knodell IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is always prepared in court and is articulate in his arguments. John works hard to ensure his clients receive exceptional representation."
Andrew Bridge
Criminal defense lawyer
Lindsay Ricketts
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Ferder Casebeer, LLP
2022 - 2022
Associate, Brownstein Rask, LLP
2019 - 2022
Deputy District Attorney, Marion County District Attorney's Office
Associations
Marion County Bar Association
Education
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Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
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University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English