Paul M Ferder

Paul M Ferder

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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 53 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

515 High St SE, PO Box 843, Salem, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 53 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1972

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Ferder Casebeer French & Thompson LLP

515 High St SE, PO Box 843, Salem, OR, 97308

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Paul M Ferder's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 88 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Barb | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Representation

I was recently put in a very unfamiliar situation and needed an attorney. Paul was recommended to me. He was an excellent communicator, responsive and most importantly, was relatable in explaining my situation and offering assistance. I was incredibly pleased with the outcome he was able to accompl...ish and would highly recommend him.

Posted by Jamie | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

I will never retain any other attorney!

Paul has been the best attorney! I have used him four different times throughout my life for my ex husband, myself and my current husband. He is very knowledgeable of the court system, kind and humble. He cares about his clients checks on them calls them after hours and works with you 100%. I don...'t feel like a client I feel like a friend and that he actually cares . Every time I've used him I've been very satisfied with the outcome. He always shows up to everything in person and is an all around genuine person. He has calmed my fears so many times going through the court process and explaining everything in detail. I hope I dont need to retain an attorney again in my life but of i do I will call paul every time. Thank you for all you have done for me and my family. We appreciate you and highly recommend you to anyone who needs legal representation.

Posted by Jered | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Perspicacious, Fachidiot

Mr. Paul Ferder is a brilliant optomitic man. His confidence level made my case less stressful from the beginning. Putting everything together like a puzzle made the outcome obvious. He is a man that I would recommend to anyone for any circumstance.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trustworthy, Reliable, and Excellent

I had a party busted by the police and the damage was a A level misdemeanor and a class C felony for a fake ID. After consulting with family we decided that Paul was our guy. He was very optimistic and believed that this could get resolved within a short period. After a few days, the court called inf...orming me that the DA was not going to peruse charges, leaving me in the clear. Without Paul, this process would have been long and expensive. As a young adult, Paul preserved my future so that I can live my life without the consequences of one stupid night. 110% would recommend.

Posted by Grayson | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best Lawyer Ever, Could Not Recommend More Highly

Mr. Ferder has been the utmost professional man to work with all through out my court case. He knew what to do and the best way to handle my case from the get go. I felt so well taken care by him he felt like family. He was extremely kind and easy to work with. He handled my case better than I could ...have possibly hoped for. I will always recommend him and always go back to him for further advice and help on any case. You will be doing yourself the best possible favor by hiring Paul M Ferder!

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Zachary Stern

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"The man is a legend. I learned just about everything from him during the eight years I was able to learn from him. There's no better person to help you through an emotional time. Truly one of a kind."

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Joseph Berger

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In my opinion, Paul is the most professional and accomplished criminal defense attorney in Oregon besides being personable and empathetic to his clients' needs. I recommend my friends who require defense services to him, and he would be my first call if I were in need as well."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1972 - Present

Principal, Ferder, Casebeer, French & Thompson, LLP

Associations

Salem Planning Commission

Past President

Admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Member

Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Member

Education

1972

Lewis & Clark Law School

J.D.

1968

University of Oregon

B.S.

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