John D Knodell IV

John D Knodell IV

4.9
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 7 years

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

515 High Street SE, Salem, OR

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 7 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ferder Casebeer & Knodell, LLC

515 High Street SE, Salem, OR, 97301

John D Knodell IV's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

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Posted by Salvador Carlos | September 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional representation from start to finish

I am extremely grateful to John Knodel for the way he represented me during one of the most difficult and stressful times of my life. I was facing a very serious criminal case with the possibility of 25 years in prison sentence, and the situation was incredibly overwhelming. John handled my case... with professionalism, patience, and dedication from beginning to end. He took the time to explain everything to me, made sure I understood my options, and worked tirelessly to protect my future. His experience, knowledge, and commitment gave me confidence during a time when I was extremely worried about what was going to happen. John never made me feel like just another case. He genuinely cared about my situation and was always willing to answer my questions and fight for the best possible outcome. His communication and professionalism made a huge difference throughout the entire process. I am incredibly thankful for everything John did for me. If you are looking for an attorney who will take your case seriously, listen to you, and stand by you when you need it most, I highly recommend John Knodel. I will always appreciate the dedication and effort he put into helping me through such a difficult chapter of my life.

Posted by Nancy | June 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Look no further

Mr. John Knodell was professional, knowledgeable and patient. His skills in the courtroom had me impressed and confident in my criminal case, He made himself available whenever something came up or I needed clarification on anything. If you need someone in your corner it’s Mr. Knodell.

Posted by Noah | March 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Kind and professional

John did an amazing job with my case. He was professional and handled everything with great attention to detail and it allowed me to feel confident and at ease with the whole process. 10/10 recommend and would hire again

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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 Jeff | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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...egal help.

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Andrew Bridge

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

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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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Andrew Bridge

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Lindsay Ricketts

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (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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