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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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515 High Street SE, Salem, OR, 97301
71 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 anonymous | September 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer
He was very nice and under standing of my situation. He worked really hard to solve my case. Hes the real deal.
Posted by Brandon | March 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Quality attorney
John Knodell Took what I considered to be a very stressful and complicated situation and he simplified it while making me feel confident about my case. Through the entire process he spoke to me like a person and not just a client, I really appreciated that. If I ever find myself in need of legal ...
Posted by Lake | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommended lawyer.
John Knodel and his team are absolutely incredible! From start to finish, they worked tirelessly on my case, leaving no stone unturned. John is not only highly knowledgeable and professional, but he genuinely cares about his clients and fights hard to get the best possible outcome. His dedication, ex...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
2022 - Present
Partner, Ferder Casebeer, LLP
2022 - 2022
Associate, Brownstein Rask, LLP
2019 - 2022
Deputy District Attorney, Marion County District Attorney's Office
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
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