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John D Knodell IV
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Biography
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
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Ferder Casebeer & Knodell, LLC
515 High Street SE, Salem, OR, 97301
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John D Knodell IV's Reviews
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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.
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Confidence matters
Although my case was dismissed and never went to trial, John made me feel at ease and comfortable with his abilities to proceed and win if necessary. I would not hesitate to call him in the future if the need arose.
Posted by Dmitry | February 06, 2026 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Responsive and Compassionate
John responded to my urgent cold call the same day--literally on a Friday afternoon! He provided great, solid advice and was able to get our situation resolved to everyone's satisfaction. Things could have gone a lot worse without his help! Through the course of our work with him, he demonstrated an ...
Posted by Juan Garcia | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reliable and Professional Criminal Defense Attorney
John Knodell represented me in a criminal defense matter and did an excellent job throughout the process. He was professional, knowledgeable, and straightforward about my options. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I understood each step of the case. I appreciated his res...
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