Paul M Ferder

Paul M Ferder

5.0
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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Location

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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Blanca | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Gets the job done!!!!!

Paul is the best of the best. He's been practicing longer than I've been born. He offers a sense security that is undeniably comforting. He knows exactly what to do, and makes you a first priority. He's a shark and a sensible honest person. Paul is straight forward in telling you about possible ...outcomes as well as makes it happen. His office staff is incredibly efficient, and are always there if you have a questions to be answered. Extremely satisfied with all the promptness we recieved with paperwork, and all court document. I was looking at 18-22 months for prison time, and DA was not budging. I had 2 counts for delivery, 2 counts on possession, and a DUII. Mr. Ferder was my knight in shining armor he got me 60 months probabtion. We love Paul. TEAM FERDER ALL THE WAY!!!!

Posted by Brad | March 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, well-respected and caring

Paul got me a better outcome for my DUII case than I was ever expecting, resulting in diversion. He also helped me with my anxiety and emotional state throughout the case. He talked to me like he really cared and lessened my worries. You can tell he is well-respected when he enters the courtroom....

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Miracle worker!

Paul is representing me on a DUII case w/ extremely high BAC and children present in the vehicle. The courts attempted to deny diversion but Paul worked his magic to get me approved for diversion! Had he not done so the alternative conviction would have cost me several thousand dollars, resulted in j...ail time, loss of my license, probation and many other significant penalties. He is excellent at his trade! The confidence I have with his representation is priceless!

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

I hired Paul to defend me in a DUI case, plus other minor traffic infractions. Paul came through better than I could have ever expected, all charges were dropped, never went to trial, and he even waived much of his fee, EXTREMELY satisfied!

Posted by Bryan | March 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very satisfied client

I have been using Paul Ferder as my go to attorney over 10 years. If you want a honest, upstanding attorney that will "get er done", and treat u RIGHT, Paul Ferder is your attorney!!! The last time I used Paul as my Attorney, I went to him with 2 DUI's and was facing a 10 year revoke of my license.... Paul said we have to win one of the DUI cases to keep you from losing your license for 10 years, and that is what he did. I have always been extremely happy with Paul Ferder's services. I highly recommend him.

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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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