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John S. Berry Jr.
John S. Berry Jr.
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Nebraska Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

Berry Law Firm has led fights against unjust prosecutions and government overreach since 1965. This team of warrior lawyers knows what it takes to win in the courtroom and beyond.John S. Berry Jr. helps his... Read More »
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Thomas M. Petersen
Thomas M. Petersen
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Nebraska Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience

Established in 1995, Petersen Criminal Defense has handled over 6000 cases. Due to ever increasing complexity and conflicting legislation, I have limited my practice solely to criminal defense such as drunk... Read More »
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Thomas J. Olsen
Thomas J. Olsen
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Nebraska Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience

Mr. Olsen is Nebraska's Premier Criminal Defense Attorney with more than 30 years of criminal trial experience. Tom's entire law practice is 100% devoted to Criminal Defense, and he is an expert in... Read More »
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Donald L. Schense
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Bellevue, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(402) 291-8778 1304 Galvin Road South
 Bellevue, NE 68005
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Medical Malpractice and Military
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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The Law Office of Donald L. Schense opened in 1998. I earned my undergraduate degree in 1978 and law degree in 1982 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before opening my Law Practice, I held positions as an active duty Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force (Colonel, Ret.), Deputy Lancaster County Attorney, Deputy Douglas County Attorney, and Special Assistant United States Attorney. I retired from the Nebraska Air National Guard in 2009 after 25 years of service as the Senior Staff Judge Advocate assigned to Joint Force Headquarters for the state of Nebraska. I have a total of 33...
Gregory Pivovar
Bellevue, NE Criminal Law Attorney
(402) 934-7445 2312 Cornhusker Rd
 Bellevue, NE 68123
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Liam Meehan
Bellevue, NE Criminal Law Lawyer
(402) 592-2800 11515 South 39th St
 Bellevue, NE 68123
Criminal
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Dennis Marks
Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer
(402) 593-5933 5120 Galloway St
 Omaha, NE 68157
Criminal, Civil Rights and Social Security Disability
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Thomas Blount
Bellevue, NE Criminal Law Attorney
(402) 292-6200 1620 Wilshire Dr
 Bellevue, NE 68005
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Van Schroeder
Bellevue, NE Criminal Law Lawyer
(402) 292-6200 1620 Wilshire Dr
 Bellevue, NE 68005
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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John S. Berry Jr.
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(402) 466-8444 222 S 15th St.
#405N
 Omaha, NE 68179
Criminal, DUI, Military and White Collar Crime
Creighton University
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Berry Law Firm has led fights against unjust prosecutions and government overreach since 1965. This team of warrior lawyers knows what it takes to win in the courtroom and beyond.

John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. John has not only led successful teams in the courtroom, resulting in several jury trial victories, but has also led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. John personifies the warrior ethos that is the foundation for Berry Law Firm’s success. Beyond the battlefield and the courtroom, John’s leadership experience extends to community organizations...
(402) 466-8444 2650 North 48th Street
 Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 430-5381 139 S 6th St
 Seward, NE 68434
Andrew Strotman
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(402) 466-8444 222 S 15th St #405N
 Omaha, NE 68179
Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Health Care
Creighton University School of Law
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Andrew served ten years in the Marine Corps, first as an infantry officer and later as a judge advocate. He commanded a rifle platoon, a Dragons platoon, and a company in the Second Marine Division. After attending Creighton University on the Funded Law Program and graduating summa cum laude in 1986, he served as a trial defense counsel at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia. He participated in several high-profile military cases involving charges ranging from homicide to capital espionage.

In the years following his military service, Andrew has handled complex white collar criminal and civil cases in federal, military and...
(402) 466-8444 2650 N 48th St
 Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-8444 139 S 6th St
 Seward, NE 68434
Frank Matthew Aerni
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(402) 466-8444 222 S 15th St #405N
 Omaha, NE 68179
Criminal and Personal Injury
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Matt Aerni fights for those who are injured and those who have been falsely accused of crimes. Mr. Aerni previously worked at one of the nation’s largest insurance companies and has first-hand knowledge of how insurance companies will try to put their own interests ahead of those of their clients when it comes to paying out claims. Matt seeks justice for those fighting insurance companies and the government alike. Additionally, Matt has represented several clients in breach of contract cases.

Matt also maintains a substantial criminal defense practice, focusing mainly on misdemeanor and felony defense. Matt has successfully represented clients...
(402) 817-6550 2650 North 48th Street
 Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-8444 139 S 6th St
 Seward, NE 68434
Eric Robert Chandler
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer
(402) 933-6858 319 South 17th Street
Suite 522
 Omaha, NE 68102
Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Eric Chandler is a former criminal prosecutor with the Douglas County Attorney's Office. Mr. Chandler left his job as a prosecutor in 2007 to open The Law Office of Eric R. Chandler, PC, LLO. Mr. Chandler specializes in personal injury and criminal defense law. His injury practice is focused on helping people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents.
William Harris
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
108 North 49th St.
Suite 210
 Omaha, NE 68132
Criminal, Bankruptcy and Military
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Mr. Harris vigorously protects his clients from false criminal allegations as well as police overreach and brutality. Mr. Harris has extensive experience protecting the rights of citizens in Omaha and members of the military. Additionally, he is a member of the United States Army National Guard, with over 18 years of service where he served as the Assistant Operational Law Attorney and Trial Counsel. He practiced in the areas of Operational Law, Administrative Law and Military Justice, and advised commanders and senior non-commissioned officers. Mr. Harris has appeared before The United States Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit and The Nebraska...
(402) 466-8444 2650 N 48th St
 Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-8444 139 S 6th St
 Seward, NE 68434
Brendan Michael Kelly
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(402) 455-1711 1904 Farnam Street
Suite 101
 Omaha, NE 68102
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Creighton University, School of Law
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I have been a defense attorney for the last 26 plus years. I'm currently licensed in Nebraska, Iowa and hold an inactive license in Colorado. I also handle matters in federal court. Give me a call to help with criminal defense, DUI/OUI, Family and Divorce law. We offer free friendly advice and will get your matter going for you. Put us in your corner.
(888) 285-5833 207 His Red Nation Street
RR2 Box 5172
 Omaha, NE 68760
Chad Wythers
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(402) 466-8444 222 S 15th St #405N
 Omaha, NE 68179
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Chad J. Wythers attended the University of Nebraska (B.A. 1996) and the University of Nebraska, College of Law (J.D. 2001).

Chad is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney Association (NCDAA), the Lincoln, Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). He is admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska; the United States District Court, District of Nebraska; the United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; and the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims.

Chad has tried cases in multiple states and is a member of California...
(402) 430-5381 139 S 6th St
 Seward, NE 68434
(402) 466-8444 2650 N 48th Street
 Lincoln, NE 68504
Justin B. Kalemkiarian
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(402) 466-8444 222 S 15th St #405N
 Omaha, NE 68179
Criminal, DUI and Medical Malpractice
University of Iowa
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Justin received his Bachelor’s degree from Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A.) and his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law (J.D.). During his time at Iowa, Justin served as an extern to the Hon. Judge John A. Jarvey of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, and as a research assistant for Prof. Maya Steinitz.

He is admitted to practice law in Nebraska, Illinois, and United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

"I thought Justin was more than helpful and he got me out of a sticky situation.
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(402) 817-6550 2650 North 48th Street
 Lincoln, NE 68504
Bassel Farouk El-Kasaby
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(402) 884-0700 308 S 19th St
 Omaha, NE 68102
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and DUI
University of Iowa
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Bassel El-Kasaby is senior partner of KasabyNicholls. Practicing primarily in Immigration law, civil rights, and transportation law, Bassel holds a Juris Doctor degree with distinction from the University of Iowa. He also has a Masters Degree in Urban Planning. A former faculty member at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute, he was involved in teaching and research on aviation law, policy, and regulation.
Michael Poepsel
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(402) 346-2283 1905 Harney St
 Omaha, NE 68102
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Creighton University School of Law
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Michael Poepsel specializes in criminal defense and is committed to providing personal service for every case taken on. Of coarse, there is no substitute for our free, no-obligation, in-person initial case evaluation. We want welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your family, discuss your circumstances and assist you in determining your legal rights.
Thomas J. Olsen
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(402) 598-5789 209 S. 19th St., #525
 Omaha, NE 68102
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Syracuse University College of Law
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Mr. Olsen is Nebraska's Premier Criminal Defense Attorney with more than 30 years of criminal trial experience. Tom's entire law practice is 100% devoted to Criminal Defense, and he is an expert in Criminal Defense matters, including State and Federal Drug Charges and DUI/DWI, representing thousands of clients just like you facing serious criminal charges. Tom graduated from Syracuse University College of Law with Magna Cum Laude Honors in 1988, receiving numerous awards and accolades for high scholastic achievement, including Trial Advocacy and Constitutional Law. He began his legal career with the prestigious Wall Street law firm of...
Alan David Martin
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(402) 980-2200 1905 Harney Street--Suite 502
 Omaha, NE 68102
Free ConsultationCriminal, Consumer, DUI and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
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I began as a Lawyer in Oregon with an almost exclusive criminal law practice. I relocated to Nebraska in November 2005 and began to focus on Family Law and Divorce and Juvenile Law. I also handle other civil types of legal issues. I have extensive litigation background and a successful history regarding criminal and family law outcomes.
While in Oregon, I was concurrently licensed in the State of Washington and in the DC Court of Appeals, and the US District Court for Oregon, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Seth Morris
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(402) 466-8444 222 S 15th St #405N
 Omaha, NE 68179
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Nebraska College of Law
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Seth Morris has a long successful history of protecting his client’s rights in the courtroom. Seth recently won a nationally-publicized criminal case where he earned an acquittal for a client wrongly accused of resisting arrest and obstructing a police officer. The case was one of the first in Nebraska in which cameras were allowed in the courtroom.

Seth handles a variety of cases including (but not limited to) DUI, possession, assault, personal injury, and civil rights violations. A lengthy history in the legal sector (from working as a law clerk during school to winning cases as a trial lawyer) gives...
(402) 817-6550 2650 N 48th St
 Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-8444 139 S 6th St
Suite 210
 Seward, NE 68434
Angela Houston Heimes
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(402) 614-1432 1905 Harney Street, Suite 219
 Omaha, NE 68102
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Creighton University School of Law
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Angela H. Heimes is an attorney with over ten years experience, who has successfully negotiated and/or litigated on behalf of hundreds of clients over the years. Her areas of expertise are in family law, juvenile law, and criminal law. She practices in Douglas County, Sarpy County, Cass County, and other surrounding areas in Eastern Nebraska. See www.HeimesLaw.com for additional information regarding Angela H. Heimes.
Timothy Ashford
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(402) 660-5544 1603 Farnam Street
 Omaha, NE 68101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Drake University
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As one of Nebraska’s top criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Timothy L. Ashford was invited by the Nebraska State Bar Association as a criminal defense attorney to speak on a panel in which 580 Nebraska Attorneys were in attendance. Only a few criminal defense attorneys have been invited by the Nebraska State Bar Association to speak on a panel in front of 580 attorneys so it was an honor for Mr. Ashford to receive the invitation and to speak. As a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney, Attorney Ashford has used his experience and knowledge of the law to...
Jerry Sena
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(402) 884-7444 1913 Farman Street, Suite B
 Omaha, NE 68102
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Immigration and Insurance Claims
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Went into private practice directly after law school for Paragas Law Offices, from 1999 to 2002; Adams & Sullivan. P.C., from 2002 to 2006. In 2006 began the law firm of J. Joseph Sena, PC LLO, Attorney at Law until forming the law partnership of Sena & Polk, LLP. Areas of practice include Immigration, Criminal, (State and Federal) (DUI, Drug Possession, assault, traffic etc.) Domestic (divorce child support, paternity, etc.) Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, etc. 2013, added a third partner to become Sens Polk & Stacy, LLP, Areas of practice include Immigration, Criminal, (State and Federal) (DUI, Drug...
Kevin Ryan
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney
(402) 341-9300 209 S 19th St
 Omaha, NE 68102
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Alton Elie Mitchell
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(402) 706-8760 101 S 38th Ave
 Omaha, NE 68131
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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William O'Brien
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(402) 201-8581 5062 S. 108th St., #111
 Omaha, NE 68137
Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Social Security Disability
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Julie Frank
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer
(402) 346-2215 1823 Harney St
Suite 1018
 Omaha, NE 68102
Criminal, Juvenile and Social Security Disability
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Desirae Michelle Solomon
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(402) 341-3400 209 S. 19th Street
Suite 525
 Omaha, NE 68102
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Divorce
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D.A. 'Duke' Drouillard
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer
(402) 905-2100 Farnam 1600 Executive Suites
1603 Farnam St.
 Omaha, NE 68102
Criminal and Juvenile
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Nicholas Edmund Wurth
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney
(402) 884-9620 319 S. 17th Street
Suite # 522
 Omaha, NE 68102
Criminal, Business, DUI and Family
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Michael Joseph Wilson
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer
(402) 341-0700 1001 Farnam Street
#300
 Omaha, NE 68102
Criminal
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John Wilke
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(402) 345-2000 1823 Harney Street
Suite 1006
 Omaha, NE 68102
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
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Mr. D.C. Bradford
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney
1620 Dodge St. #1800
 Omaha, NE 68102-1505
Criminal
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Thomas M. Petersen
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(402) 509-8070 12020 Shamrock Plaza
Suite 200
 Omaha, NE 68154
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Creighton University School of Law
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Established in 1995, Petersen Criminal Defense has handled over 6000 cases. Due to ever increasing complexity and conflicting legislation, I have limited my practice solely to criminal defense such as drunk driving, federal crimes, sexual assault, drug crimes and assault. I grew up in Spokane, Washington and discovered at an early age that I wanted to pursue a legal career. At age 16, I began working at a general practice law firm answering phones and filing legal documents. Eventually, I was admitted under Rule 16 of the Washington Supreme Court to represent clients on a limited basis. By age 19, I was...
Michael Stageman
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(402) 650-4660 9202 W Dodge Rd
Suite 307
 Omaha, NE 68114
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Creighton University School of Law
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If you face serious criminal charges, you need a lawyer who understands the court system where your case will be tried. When your future is at risk, the attorney who sits beside you can make the difference between an outcome you can live with and one that you can't.

I am Nebraska criminal defense lawyer Michael Stageman. I have handled thousands of criminal cases. I know what prosecutors need to put a case together. I also know how to take that case apart from a defense point of view. From my Headquarters in Omaha, I represent people throughout Nebraska who are...
Shurie Graeve
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Omaha , NE Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(402) 393-0307 9290 W Dodge Rd
Suite 104
 Omaha , NE 68114-3320
Criminal, Divorce, Family and White Collar Crime
Creighton University School of Law
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Graeve’s 23 year career includes experience as a sole practitioner, an associate attorney, small business counsel, and elected official. Graeve has represented corporate, individual, and government clients throughout Nebraska. Graeve is a former County Attorney who served as the county’s chief legal advisor, law enforcement officer, prosecutor, and coroner. Graeve focusses her practice in the area of litigation, negotiation, and mediation. Graeve has been recognized for completing 90 hours of formal training in the theory and practice of conflict resolution techniques, including the mediation process, neutrality, agreement writing, ethics, and skills strategies, and advanced techniques for successful mediation in family...
Adam Sipple
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(402) 346-8856 9900 Nicholas Street
Suite 225
 Omaha, NE 68114
Criminal, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Washington University in St. Louis
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Michael Gooch
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(402) 333-0722 P. O. Box 540938
 Omaha, NE 68154
Criminal and Appeals
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Thomas T Inkelaar
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Omaha, NE Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(877) 487-8711 5002 S 24th St
#101
 Omaha, NE 68107
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Elder and Personal Injury
Washburn University School of Law
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Thomas T. Inkelaar is passionate about personal injury law, and considers this complicated and sensitive field his area of expertise. He’s prepared, enthusiastic and unwavering in his commitment to help his clients receive the most appropriate resolutions. As founder of Law Office of Thomas T. Inkelaar LLC, Thomas has established himself as a professional, qualified attorney who is authorized to practice law in Kansas and Nebraska.
(877) 487-8711 3820 Vermaas Pl
 Lincoln, NE 68502
(877) 487-8711 12020 Shamrock Plaza
#105
 Omaha, NE 68154
Barbara Thielen
Omaha, NE Criminal Law Attorney
(402) 733-7766 4939 S 24th St
 Omaha, NE 68107
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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Stephen Larimore Romine
Offutt AFB, NE Criminal Law Attorney
(402) 294-3732 711 Nelson Dr
 Offutt AFB, NE 68113
Criminal, Environmental, IP and Medical Malpractice
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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