John D Knodell IV

John D Knodell IV

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 6 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

515 High Street SE, Salem, OR

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 6 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2019

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Location

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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71 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nathan | June 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Thorough, professional, proactive

John Knodell was on top of things. Very proactive and professional in every aspect through the process. He's 10/10 and very thorough. I will hire him again if needed and I highly recommend John Knodell

Posted by Garrett | May 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do anything to get this lawyer if you are in trouble

John D. Knodell IV saved me from prison in a complicated case. If you need assistance and are lucky enough to hire this lawyer, you will not likely find a better one. It is clear that Mr. Knodell cares about what he does, and it shows in his keen effectiveness. He is worth every penny and does not... eat up your bill, but knowing his value I would give him anything he asked for. He works behind the scenes a lot, I think. Knowing my case first hand, I was stunned and humbled to see his courtroom performance too. I hope to never need Mr. Knodell to save me again, but am always in his debt. Mr. John D. Knodell IV has my gratitude for my remaining life. I hope this review gives some incremental value to him. Strongly recommended.

Posted by Oscar | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Beyond Expectations: Exceptional Legal Expertise in the Legal System.

I highly recommend John D Knodell IV, From the very beginning, he was professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about the criminal justice system. Facing serious charges, I was overwhelmed and uncertain about what the future held. John immediately took control of the situation, walkin...g me through every step of the process with clear communication, answering all my questions and steady confidence. Thanks to his skillful negotiation and deep understanding of the law, he was able to secure an outstanding plea deal with the District Attorney—one that resulted in no prison time. His ability to work with the DA and advocate on my behalf made all the difference in the outcome of the case. John not only fought for the best possible result but also treated me like a person, not just another case number. If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney who is effective, strategic, and truly has your back, John is the one you want in your corner. I was truly blessed to have found John; his work was outstanding from beginning to end, I never felt alone or lost in the process as John always made it a priority to keep me informed of all the changes in my case. Forever grateful. Recomiendo encarecidamente a John, desde el principio, fue profesional, compasivo e increíblemente conocedor del sistema de justicia penal. Al enfrentarme a cargos graves, me sentí abrumado e incierto sobre lo que me deparaba el futuro. John inmediatamente tomó el control de la situación, guiándome a través de cada paso del proceso con una comunicación clara, respondiendo a todas mis preguntas y con una confianza constante. Gracias a su hábil negociación y profundo conocimiento de la ley, pudo asegurar un acuerdo de culpabilidad sobresaliente con el Fiscal de Distrito, uno que no resultó en tiempo de prisión. Su capacidad para trabajar con el fiscal de distrito y abogar en mi nombre marcó la diferencia en el resultado del caso. John no solo luchó por el mejor resultado posible, sino que también me trató como una persona, no como un número de caso más. Si está buscando un abogado de defensa criminal que sea efectivo, estratégico y que realmente lo respalde, John es el que desea tener de su lado. Fui verdaderamente bendecido de haber encontrado a John; su trabajo fue sobresaliente de principio a fin, nunca me sentí solo o perdido en el proceso ya que John siempre tuvo como prioridad mantenerme informado de todos los cambios en mi caso. Eternamente agradecido.

Posted by Byron | April 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Very inclined attorney!!!

I was Given the privilege to work with John D Lnodell on my Case , I can assure anyone I’ve never met another attorney with as much drive , integrity, and dedication as he does !! I highly recommend . He took my case very personal and helped me overcome things I thought I couldn’t!

Posted by William | March 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best of the best!

John was fantastic he got me a not guilty with a jury. Once of the best lawyer's around. Highly recommended. Words can’t describe, how thankful all his hard work did for me and the case. Still in shock! If you are looking for a beyond fantastic lawyer go with him!

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"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."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

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

N/A

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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