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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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Acquired: 2019
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515 High Street SE, Salem, OR, 97301
71 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 40 reviews | Case Results
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 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...
Posted by Krista | September 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hands down the best trial lawyer out there!
Hands down the best trial lawyer out there. John Knodell absolutely destroyed the prosecution in my case. The State brought over a dozen witnesses — I had only one plus myself — and he still got me acquitted on all charges. He was sharp, relentless, and brilliant in the courtroom. His objection...
"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
English