John D Knodell IV

Our family was new to dealing with the criminal justice system when a poor choice by our college-age child thrust us into a scary and unfamiliar situation. We want to share this review because reading these reviews is what helped us decide to contact John Knodell. First, he was responsive from th...e first phone contact. Consistent, reliable communication continued throughout the case. After meeting in person, we felt even more at ease. There was no pressure to sign on, no scare tactics. Just honest advice. There was an unexpected delay in processing and the case initially progressed slowly (and weirdly) but John regularly sought updates. Once it started in earnest, it landed with an overzealous district attorney and took a frightening turn. John navigated the entire process by our sides. In addition to explaining everything in terms we (and most important our overwhelmed child) could understand, John answered our questions patiently and demonstrated genuine care and compassion throughout. He got to know us as a family. His paralegal Shannon was equally responsive and caring. He was not judgmental, but was honest about the realities of the situation. John is clearly brilliant and understands the intricacies of the law but I’m sure there are no shortage of smart, capable attorneys available. What gives John’s clients a huge advantage is his knowledge of the system, the players involved, and his positive relationships. He previously worked in the Marion County DA’s office so he knows the individuals, their personalities and tendencies. He knows the judges well. In every instance, he predicted perfectly what to expect in our interactions, which helped our child and us to feel prepared. While he always presented the range of best case/worst case honestly, every step worked out in the “best case” option. I don’t believe this was by chance. While his first priority was advocacy on our behalf and a clear commitment to pushback and negotiate hard, John also demonstrated a natural, positive and respectful rapport with everyone from the officer who issued the original citation to the DA, the judge and even the sheriff’s deputy in the courtroom. Those relationships and John’s reputation no doubt had a positive impact on not only the case but also how our child was treated in the process. In the end, a case that involved multiple scary charges including a potential felony that would have been life-altering was resolved to a single misdemeanor. It was important to us that whatever attorney we work with be above board and beyond reproach. John is clearly respected as an ethical attorney which also reflects well on his clients. Going through this process with John minimized the impact of our child’s poor decision, left us all feeling relieved and hopeful for the future, but also allowed us to maintain our moral and ethical foundation. Choosing John Knodell as our attorney was absolutely the right decision and, while we hope to never NEED his services again, we would absolutely choose John and the team at Ferder Casebeer & Knodell agai

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.

If you want an attorney who will work hard for you, care about you, and get you a good outcome, hire John D. Knodell IV – Ferder Casebeer & Knodell in Salem, Oregon. My son had a tough criminal case facing multiple felony charges. Marion County wanted to send him to prison for a long time, even thoug...h he was a first offender and an actively employed hard-working professional. John zealously advocated for my son and negotiated a resolution that avoided prison. Then 6 months later my son was unjustly arrested for but not convicted of a petty infarction, detained in a local jail, then sent to Marion County jail to be held for a probation violation charge and a threat of prison time. I retained John Knodell again. He was enraged and dropped everything when he learned about my son’s unfair situation. The very same day I hired him, like a bull in a China shop, John met with and convinced the Marion County district attorney to drop the probation violation charge and release my son from jail. John was amazing! He has a heart of gold as well as the heart of a lion and gives the utmost legal support and care to his clients without pause. For anyone needing a quality criminal defense attorney, I would highly recommend John D. Knodell IV a thousand times over. You will be well defended.