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 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Criminal Defense Lawyer

Paul was one of the best lawyers I could have ever asked for. He is dependable and always had my back all the way until the end. He took on my DUII case and won. We had substantial evidence that I was innocent and he was there fighting to win every step of the way during our 2 year process. If an...yone asked me who they should choose for a criminal defense attorney, every time I would say Paul Ferder and any of his colleagues hands down.

Posted by Nicholas | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Only attorney I will ever hire, should I need future representation

Potentially facing a felony conviction has undoubtedly been the most frightening period in my life. The only way to describe it is a pure feeling of dread and despair. At the lowest point in my life, Paul Ferder and his legal team were the only people who gave me hope. To be completely frank, I wa...s in a position where I should have been convicted of a felony and I would have been kicked out of school. Paul, and his comprehensive understanding of the landscapes of law, somehow managed to get me the best case scenario in which I got a conditional discharge (the equivalent of a diversion program when someone gets a DUII). Mr. Ferder legitimately saved my life... Because I truly don't know what I'd be doing or where I'd be if I had been convicted of what the state initially wanted. I give Paul Ferder the absolute highest of my recommendations and would call him immediately if I ever got in trouble again. His professionalism, expertise, charisma and network easily place him as a top contender for the best defense attorney in Oregon.

Posted by Alan | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

There is only one attorney in town to hire if you need help PAUL FERDER

Paul is a very caring and companionate person. He is very attentive and will always stay in contact with you regardless of the time of day He would return my calls promptly, even after hours with reassurance and a comforting demeanor. I was in a situation that left me with a charge of DUII, reckless... endangerment, assault 3 (which could have been raised to assault 2) and reckless driving. The outcome could have resulted in a Measure 11 crime. Sentence was 90 days in jail which was reduced to Guardian monetering (no curfew and restricted to the state of Oregon for up to 90 days), So I spent no time in Jail. I was speechless. There is no other attorney I would ever consider hiring but Paul Ferder, as well as his very helpful partner Zac Stern who assisted in the DMV hearing. Alan

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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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