Paul M Ferder

Paul M Ferder

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 54 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 54 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1972

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ferder Casebeer French & Thompson LLP

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

Paul M Ferder's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

121 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 120 reviews | 5 stars

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

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

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!

Posted by Cody | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

I would give 6 or more stars.

Mr. Ferder has been an amazing asset to not only me but other members of my family and friends. whenever, and wherever he is needed he has always been prompt, and diligent. Mr. Ferder helped me change things that were headed in a direction I didn't ever see myself going. Helped me turn a small mista...ke into not only a life lesson, but an altering experience that forever has changed my life. When I contacted his office they and he assured me I was in good hands. Also, had asked if there was anything I needed while we waited to handle my case. That just made me feel at ease. I can not only speak for myself but, also my children for changing my life. I will forever support, and be grateful to have been honored to work with such an honest man. Thank you to him, I highly recommend Paul Ferder.

Posted by Angele | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Senior HR Manager

Mr. Ferder has represented me since 1999 and continues to provide good counsel and sound advice. Not only is he "topnotch" in the study and practice of a variety of legal concepts, he is well equipped to provide a sound phycological perspective as to rationalize difficult situation's and does so with... such a great sense humor. He is fact based, and I can reach anytime of day which provides me with a great deal of confidence and peace in knowing that I am in good hands. I wouldn't trust anyone else but 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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