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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 35 reviews | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by Jeff | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very professional and confident
John Knodell was extremely professional and immediately put me at ease. When an issue came up with my charge, he took control right away and worked quickly to fix it, which greatly reduced my stress. John is clearly a very capable attorney, and I would confidently recommend him to anyone in need of l...
Posted by Juli | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very friendly and easy yo talk to
Communication between Mr knodell and us was great he kept us upto date on our sons trail. And the communication ‘s with the other lawyer. I am very grateful for his help with my son. I would highly reccomend his services !! Thanks again Mr Knodell
Posted by Alexander | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Should absolutely be your first choice in defense.
John has years of experience in and around criminal law, and you can see it in the work and dedication he puts behind every case. He is understanding, professional, and can absolutely be trusted to put his weight behind you. Spent years worrying about a case because the state wouldn't respond to cal...
Posted by Mandi | September 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best of the best!!!
John is the best lawyer around. You will not find any better then John. Even for someone with a colorful past such as mine John got be a better negotiation then what I could have thought possible. I will recommend him to anyone who is looking for help. Thank you so much John for taking my case and ke...
"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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