The Best Criminal Lawyer in Omaha

Work with our team and obtain knowledgeable, professional service and legal representation for your criminal defense case. When you’ve been accused or charged of a crime, make sure you obtain a complete understanding of the law.

Our team will work with you, taking the time to understand your case as thoroughly as possible Whether you’re combating a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony, you’re getting our complete attention when you choose us. For the legal guidance and counsel you require for your case, go with our team.

Practice Areas:

• Personal Injury
  A personal injury accident is devastating physically, mentally, and financially.
• Criminal Defense
  Work with our team and obtain knowledgeable, professional service and legal representation for your criminal defense case.
• Divorce and Family Law
  If you are facing a family law issue, your life will be significantly impacted.
• Workers Compensation
  If you have been injured while working on the job you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits even if you somehow caused your own injury.
• Bankruptcy
  We represent people who find themselves in the unfortunate financial circumstances that they may need to file for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws.

Do not just expect your rights to be protected. Whether you are fighting with your former spouse for custody or taking on prosecutors in court, it is up to you to protect yourself. I am a Council Bluffs family law attorney David A. Poore, and I am dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals across southwest Iowa.

From family law and criminal defense to bankruptcy and personal injury representation, I handle a wide range of concerns. I take the time to listen to your concerns. I will make sure you have a plan to protect the things that are most important to you.

We set the tone of your case from the very beginning. We will work together to explore your options and find solutions. I started my own practice in 1993 after spending three years as a prosecutor. Over the past 20 years, I have handled a number of cases in the civil and criminal courts of Iowa. With experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney, I know how to handle cases from both sides of the court and I know what to expect from the opposition.

Practice Areas:

• Family law: If you are going through a divorce, I will make sure you come up with a plan that protects your children and your financial future.
• Criminal law: As a former prosecutor, I am ready to protect your rights in court. I handle felonies and misdemeanors in Iowa state courts, including DWI, drug crimes and assault.
• Bankruptcy: If you are tired of struggling with debt or looking for a way to save your home from foreclosure, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be right for you.
• Personal injury: Have you been seriously injured in a slip-and-fall or motor vehicle accident? Let me get you the financial and medical help you deserve.

If you are facing a criminal charge or a difficult family transition, it can be intimidating to seek legal help. At Whelan Law Office, attorney Lawrence G. Whelan understands what you are going through and knows how to fight for the best possible outcome.

When you choose our firm to represent you, attorney Whelan becomes your fiercest advocate and your friend. We do not back down in the face of a difficult case, and we are committed to protecting your rights and your future to the fullest extent possible.

Many lawyers leave their clients in the dark during the course of their case, but not us. We understand how stressful it can be not knowing what is going on with your case, and we stay available for your questions and concerns day and night.

You will work directly with attorney Whelan, who will fight tirelessly for your rights without judgment. We recognize the importance of trust in an attorney-client relationship, and we strive to earn and keep yours every step of the way.

Practice Areas:

• Criminal Defense
  If you’ve been charged with drug possession, drunk driving, theft or another offense, count on us to passionately protect your rights.
• Family Law
  If you are dividing retirement accounts in divorce, fighting for custody of your children or pursuing other goals, our family is here for you.

Any criminal allegation or arrest can result in serious penalties including jail time, fines, and a lasting criminal record. Whether you are under investigation, were recently arrested, or believe that you may be charged with a crime, it is never too early or too late to seek an experienced criminal defense attorney.

As both a former Douglas County Public Defender and a member of the Criminal Justice Act panel in Federal Court, Karen L. Vervaecke has represented defendants at every stage of criminal proceedings in County, District and Federal court.

At Vervaecke Law and Mediation we defend your rights and strive to mitigate penalties whenever possible. We know an arrest turns your world upside down. We try to make sure that you know exactly what is going on with your case. We communicate with you and provide you with compassion, diligence and dedication.

Vervaecke Law and Mediation uses a client-centered approach based on identifying clients’ needs, goals and priorities. Karen L. Vervaecke concentrates on mediation, family and criminal law. Her dedicated and professional staff provides individualized attention and custom-tailored assistance to clients at every stage of the process.

In addition, she regularly networks with two other experienced family law attorneys, Lynnette Z. Boyle and David Riley, in the same office, as well as a real estate and probate attorney, Thomas Anderson.

Criminal Law Services:

• Misdemeanor Criminal Charges
• Felony Criminal Charges
• Every Stage of Criminal Proceedings
• Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence
• Domestic Abuse

Attorney Petersen’s significant experience enables our firm to deliver the kind of legal representation clients want when they need protection against criminal charges. While aggressively protecting our clients’ interests in and out of court, we provide our clients with accessibility to our firm.

This transparency allows clients to understand their cases, the charges and penalties they face, and the legal options available to them. We actively seek sentencing alternatives and diversion, including pre-charge dispositions, as well as post-conviction alternatives such as Drug Court or nonprison sentencing alternatives. We are passionate about finding diversion and nonprison alternatives for our clients.

Access to our firm includes our 24-hour phone availability, enabling our clients to provide us with more information or just ask a question. We maintain this level of communication with our clients in every kind of criminal defense matter we accept, including:

• Federal charges
• Drug offenses
• Sex crimes
• Theft crimes
• Violent crimes And more

Do not make the mistake of thinking law enforcement will help you if you just tell your side of the story. These police interviews and the resulting admissions often become the prosecution’s strongest evidence. We have avoided criminal charges for our clients in hundreds of cases by helping during the early stages of a case, and we stand with you every step of the way.

By choosing Olsen Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O. and Attorney Tom Olsen, you get an accomplished and aggressive criminal defense attorney with impeccable knowledge of the legal system. Attorney Olsen is a Former Assistant State Attorney General and Assistant Omaha City Prosecutor with three decades of trial experience.

Whether you face drug charges, weapons or firearms violation, a sex crimes accusation, or a DUI, he will achieve the best possible outcome in your case. Along with Nebraska residents, he represents persons from out-of-state arrested for drug crimes. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in neighboring Colorado, I-80 serves as the primary route for transporting legally purchased cannabis eastward.

Law enforcement now actively targets rental vehicles and those with out-of-state plates to make large drug busts. Attorney Tom Olsen has successfully defended thousands of clients, including those charged with possession with intent to distribute, drug trafficking, and drug manufacturing. Whatever your charge, and wherever it took place, he is ready to help.

While massive loads of confiscated drugs get the headlines, the majority of narcotics arrests involve small amounts for personal use. Many marijuana crimes are classified as misdemeanors, but any possession of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, hash oil, or concentrated THC edibles is charged as a felony. Simple possession cases require the same diligent legal representation as those involving hundreds of pounds, because regardless of the amount, your future is still at stake.

Let Attorney Tom Olsen stand by your side and serve as your advocate as he pursues a favorable result in your case. Starting with your free initial consultation, you will witness the dedication he has for his clients and the skills that have helped thousands of people avoid a state or federal drug conviction.

Allegations of any crime can carry crippling penalties, but they do not have to mean the end of your life. At McGoughLaw P.C. L.L.O., we are successful trial lawyers in Omaha with more than 22 years of experience defending clients charged with state and federal crimes. We have helped hundreds of individuals battle criminal charges and protect their freedom.

Our team represents clients facing a full spectrum of misdemeanor and felony charges, including drug crimes and sex crimes. Over the years, we have established a reputation for integrity, honesty, and zealous representation. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex criminal cases. We know what we’re doing and we are ready to fight for you.

We are here to listen to your side of the story, develop a strategy for your case, and represent you at every stage of the process. Our firm takes a team approach to criminal defense, enlisting the help of every member of our team rather than just one attorney.

By receiving input from both lawyers and non-lawyers alike, we are better able to build a case that tailors to judges and juries. From day one, we begin preparing your case for trial. Because we are successful trial lawyers, the prosecution understands that we are serious about your defense. Our reputation for not backing down enables us to negotiate from a position of strength that benefits our clients.

Practice Areas:

• Sex Crimes
• Drug Crimes
• Domestic Violence
• White Collar Crimes
• Felony DUI Offenses
• Felony Theft

As our world undergoes tremendous challenges during this crisis, the Law office of Marks, Clare & Richards remains dedicated to the interests of our clients and the quality of legal advocacy that we have embraced for 70 years. During this time, our office remains open and able to serve our clients’ legal needs. We will also continue to take new clients.

For your health and safety and for the health and safety of our employees, all appointments and initial consultations will be conducted via telephone or video conferencing, whichever is most convenient for you. Documents can still be emailed, mailed or faxed. We are providing certain urgent or emergency services in office on a case by case basis, and are routinely cleaning and sanitizing our office.

Criminal Defense Attorneys experienced and skillful representation when your freedom and your future is on trial because Nebraska imposes harsh sentences on those convicted of crimes, you need to take immediate action if you or a loved one is accused of a crime. A criminal conviction can adversely affect your life far into the future, well beyond when your sentence is completed. You may be denied employment.

You may be denied housing. You need effective legal criminal defense representation right from the start to protect your rights and to minimize, if not eliminate, the adverse consequences of a criminal conviction. Our criminal defense attorneys are skilled at negotiating dismissals and plea agreements with prosecutors.

If we negotiate a plea agreement, your attorney will explain to you the consequences of accepting the plea agreement along with the risks and benefits of alternative outcomes so that you can make an informed decision.

Have you or a loved one been arrested and charged with a crime? Are you unsure of your rights and how to protect them in the criminal justice system? If you answered yes to these questions, you need a lawyer with years of experience who has handled thousands of cases from both sides and gotten results.

The John Kohl Law Firm is here to help you. Attorney John J. Kohl has more than 22 years of experience, including years of service as an elected county prosecutor. His experience is hard won and he uses it to level the playing field for his Nebraska clients.

He can anticipate how prosecutors will strategize in a case and builds a strong defense based on the available evidence and his extensive knowledge of the court system. He knows the mistakes that police and prosecutors often make and how to use these mistakes to his clients’ advantage.

There is simply no substitute for knowing how the criminal justice system works from both sides. He will fight for you by working to get charges dropped, negotiating a plea bargain or taking a case to trial and seeking an acquittal. He always has the same goal: the best outcome for his clients.

Whether you are facing a simple misdemeanor or complicated felony charge, Mr. Kohl is ready to handle every aspect of your case from start to finish. Unlike too many lawyers, he listens to his clients to understand their concerns about the legal process and analyzes every aspect of a case to build the best possible defense. He is ready to work with you to resolve your case quickly.

Practice Areas:

• Driving under the influence (DUI or DWI), including repeat offenses
• Driving under a suspended license
• Motor vehicular homicide (vehicular manslaughter)
• Drug-related offenses, including:
• Possession, distribution or manufacturing of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription drugs
• Minor in possession
• Assault (first, second and third degree)
• Sexual assault (first and second degree)
• Assault on a police officer (resisting arrest)
• Domestic violence/protection orders
• Child abuse
• Child pornography and other Internet sex crimes
• Theft (misdemeanor and felony)
• Shoplifting

Our firm is committed to providing exceptional value for our clients’ investments. Not only do we focus on efficient resolutions but we offer the combined strength of an entire legal team. Our nationally acclaimed attorneys are leaders in their respective practice areas. Backed by industry and peer recognition, we work cross-functionally to ensure each client receives comprehensive legal guidance and advice.

Fraser Stryker attorneys, we serve clients in a variety of industries, including technology, telecommunications, environmental, health care, real estate, trucking, manufacturing, retail, construction, banking and finance, and energy. Learn more about our areas of focus.

Based in Nebraska, Fraser Stryker PC LLO provides a full range of legal services to clients in the Midwest and throughout the country. Serving businesses across industries, our lawyers each have dedicated areas of focus. Working as a team, we offer comprehensive legal solutions to address even the most complex of client issues.

Each of our clients receives customized legal representation. Whether a business organization needs practical advice, strategic legal guidance or aggressive litigation services, we are in a strong position to help.

Our firm has been serving clients for more than 120 years. We have an established reputation in the legal and business communities for our professional practice and ethical representation. Our attorneys have built many long-standing relationships with clients over the years, and a large portion of our practice is from client referrals.