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 - 10 of 37 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Luke | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life saver

Paul Ferder is the best attorney. My wife while going through a mental health crisis got arrested. The police only wanted to lock her up. The public defender tried to get her to take a test used for felony sentencing. She had misnomer harassment and resisting arrest. They were going to railroad her r...ight to jail. I fired the public defender and hired the best lawyer in the land. Paul lived up to his reputation. He swooped in and got my wife the best deal possible. No jail time, anger management class, minimal fine, and continued treatment with her doctor. During this nightmarish time for my wife and I Paul was that knight in shining armor that we needed. He is equally as good a man as he is a lawyer. He is a kind and understanding person who fought tooth and nail for my wife. We own him are gratitude and thanks. If you are in need of a lawyer don't take any chances hire Paul Ferder he is the absolute best!

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Paul M ferder

Paul is a miracle worker.. Got me out of a case I’ve never wanted to be in.. Paul and his team worked fast, I was really at my lowest but God, Paul, his team and my family really helped me through those tough days.. i wouldn’t have gone with anyone else! If you need a lawyer for anything, Paul and hi...s team is the way to go!

Posted by Megan | March 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A cut above the rest!

Deciding to work with Paul was hands down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Within the first minute of our first conversation Paul was able to give me something no one else could…. Hope. With Paul’s vast knowledge of the law and his extensive experience handling thousands of cases, he was a...ble to untangle a messy situation having to do with traffic tickets I had missed while out of the country that resulted in a suspended license. It was a giant mess, one in which I had no idea how to begin to fix. Paul had it untangled, with my court fines cut in half in less than a week. Thankfully, my situation was not life threatening, but if it had been, there’s absolutely nobody else I would want by my side.

Posted by Ashley | December 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This man is a true Angel!

Paul Ferder, John Knodell and the rest of Paul's team are impressive, professional, top notch and hands down the best law office in the State of Oregon. Every room Paul Ferder walks in and every person that is in his presence has great respect for this man. When Paul speaks, you listen. It did not ...go unnoticed how respected Paul is in every courtroom we entered and every public setting we were in with him. The moment I met Paul I immediately knew that my father's case was in good hands. He did a good job putting our worries at ease. Paul believed in my father’s case and took it very seriously. Paul and his team were very important advocates that helped us through the most challenging moments of our lives. My family and I will never forget what Paul has done for my father. Paul saved my father from very serious false accusations; he saved my father's life. Paul and his team worked hard and did thorough, detailed work and because of them my father is a free man as he should be. I cannot say more good things about Paul and his team. Look no further when needing a Lawyer. Paul takes care of his people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Paul and John, you gave a daughter her father back! God bless you!

Posted by Waytla | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional & Impressive

How do you begin to express gratitude and appreciation to Paul Ferder? Not only is he a professional excellent attorney. He is an amazing and admirable man. Paul Ferder represented 3 of my family members. Each case was different, he handled them individually with care and concern. Especially with our... youngest. He gave 100% we’re very thankful for the way he interacted with her and how he fought for her to have a chance at a future although she made mistakes. I know many say they are innocent in our case we went to Paul Ferder twice needing his representation to prove just that. He was non-judgmental and worked at length to prove innocence and be exonerated. It was a relief to know our attorney was actively listening and remained in communication. Without this man, my family would not be together today, and I would be visiting several different prisons. I hope we never need an attorney again. However, if we do “Paul Ferder” will be who we call for legal representation. Paul Ferder thank you for all that you do.

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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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