J. Robert Black

J. Robert Black

also known as Robert Black

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Omaha, NE
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Personal Injury

209 S. 19th St., Suite 650, Omaha, NE

About J.

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

I represent clients in the most serious proceedings, from attempted murder to DUI.

20 years | 200 cases

60%
Military Law 30%

I represent clients in courts-martial, administrative discharge boards, USERRA and SCRA litigation, flying evaluation boards, Article 15 actions, Letters of Reprimand, BCMR appeals, performance evaluation appeals, IG investigations, and a variety of other adverse actions.

20 years | 500 cases

30%
Personal Injury 10%

12 years | 3 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 11 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nebraska for 19 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Black & Weir, LLC

209 S. 19th St., Suite 650, Omaha, NE, 68102

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38 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

The absolute best! Professional, intelligent, thoughtful, and very capable.

This man literally helped change my life. I hired Robert Black to help me find out if I could get my Other Than Honorable Discharge upgraded to a General Discharge. Robert's knowledge of the UCMJ and legal judiciary process were extremely thorough. During the entire process he worked hard research...ing the relevant details of my case and was always good about keeping me posted with any new developments. Robert was very detailed in his description of what I could expect during the discharge review process and what my realistic chances were of getting a discharge upgrade. He doesn't tell you what you want to hear about your case; he tells you what you need to hear. There were some very personal and private details in my case and Robert handled them like an absolute professional of the highest caliber. He does not treat you like just a number. Not only did he get my OTH discharge upgraded, he got me a full HONORABLE DISCHARGE!! Hire this man and you'll feel comfortable knowing you've got the best representation possible for your case.

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer in Omaha, NE

I am an active duty military member. I was wrongly accused of theft by my apartment complex off base, due to a misunderstanding on my part. The police ended up being called and I was cited and told to appear for court. While this would scare anyone, I knew I needed an awesome lawyer because I was ...just accepted into an officer program. I felt like my whole future lied on the decision of the Prosecution. Thankfully, I hired Mr. Black. He knew exactly what to do. I wrote a statement and Mr. Black gathered other information to present to the prosecutor. The result was that no charges were filed in my case! I didn't have to appear in court. I will be forever grateful to Mr. Black for his quick work and straightforward professionalism. I recommend him to any military member who is facing any charge/potential charge.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He helped me get through one of the toughest times of my life

I am active duty military. I was days from moving out of the state of Nebraska on orders when I was notified by Nebraska authorities that I was being prosecuted for a Class I misdemeanor (punishable by up to a year in jail) for insurance fraud. They further informed me that I could not leave the st...ate. This was very difficult for my family since we had already packed our household goods. I contacted Mr. Black. He worked with my command and got me in front of a judge right away to change my bond allowing me to continue my PCS. This was a victory in itself, but even beyond that, Mr. Black was able to work out a deal for Diversion in my case where I was able to get the charge dismissed. This result protected my employment with the military and is allowing me to continue to pursuing my career goals. I strongly recommend Mr. Black to anyone with a criminal law issue.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Knowledgable and Hard-working

Mr. Black is an outstanding attorney. He was attentive, informative, and persistent in dealing with my case. I faced criminal charges which threatened my career and in the end I ended up with a clean civil record- that is all thanks to Mr. Black. I felt he looked out for my best interest throughout t...he entire ordeal. I would recommend his services before anyone else's to anyone who needs legal council.

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Class I misdemeanor dismissal, excellent hard working lawyer.

Robert Black came to my aid when I was recently charged with a concealed handgun violation which is a Class I misdemeanor. He was always available to talk and extremely helpful even outside of normal hours. He was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile to ensure he knew everything about the law c...oncerning this case. In this particular instance there was a lot of other issues including a clearance I hold with the government that was brought under risk. He navigated the law excellently and ultimately my charge was dismissed in court thanks to him and now I can continue with life as normal. With any luck I will never have a run in with the law again, but if I do I know who I will call first.

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J. Robert Black's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mitchell Howie

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rob is a great attorney! I served with Rob in the military and watched him tenaciously prepare his cases for court martial. He is a skilled litigator and will fight for his clients. If you are in Nebraska you want him on your side fighting for your rights! I strongly endorse Rob!"

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Douglas Novotny

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have come to know Mr. Black this past year. He is very intelligent and is dedicated to his craft. More importantly he is a great guy with high moral values. I have and will continue to recommend Mr. Black to anyone needing criminal defense representation."

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Valerie Newman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Rob for 2 years in the Air Force as a criminal defense attorney. Rob always identified the best strategy to defend a client, effectively cross-examined witnesses, and made excellent arguments. He is an awesome criminal defense attorney."

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Antoinette O'Neill

Military law lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rob and worked together for years and even tried a case or two together. He is a dedicated, talented and hard-working attorney that gets results. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who would care more or fight harder for you."

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Liam Meehan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Black is an incredibly competent attorney."

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Allen Tate

Litigation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've had the privilege of working on the opposite side of the table from this fantastic litigator. He combined tenacity with professionalism flawlessly, in a very contentious criminal case."

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Ryan Malnar

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I discussed various criminal defense issues with Rob. He has an excellent legal mind and I really enjoyed our legal discussions. You can trust him with your legal needs!"

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Jeremy Price

Unknown lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rob is an excellent attorney that cares for his clients and passionately advocates on their behalf. He can be trusted to handle your legal needs."

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Richard Younts

Military law lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick McNamara

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It has been a pleasure getting to know Robert over the past few months. Robert is an asset to the Omaha legal community, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone considering hiring an attorney."

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Matthew James

Military law lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Rob from our time on active duty in the Air Force. Rob was specially selected for military defense and senior defense counsel roles due to his diligence, dedication, and performance. I endorse this lawyer and would recommend his services."

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Amy Lammers

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Rob and I practiced out of the same office for about a year. I had the opportunity to see his litigation skills in action and to observe how he handed his cases and interacted with military commanders. He is very attentive to his clients, his approach to the law is measured and his advocacy is persuasive. I would strongly recommend him for your legal needs."

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Brent Dishman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I had the pleasure of practicing law with Rob Black from 2010-2012. He is one of the hardest working and smartest lawyers I have ever encountered. His advice to clients was always on point, and he took great pride in being responsive to clients whenever they needed to talk to him. I strongly recommend Rob Black for all of your legal needs."

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Amy Lammers

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Meritorious Service Medal, United States Air Force

2012

Air Force Commendation Medal, United States Air Force

2010

Joint Service Commendation Medal, DoD

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Member, Black & Weir, LLC

2014 - Present

JAG, Iowa Air National Guard (Traditional Guardsman)

2014 - 2017

Owner, Law Office of J. Robert Black, Esq.

2010 - 2014

Public Defender, United States Air Force (Active Duty)

2006 - 2010

Prosecuting Attorney, Air Force

Associations

2016 - Present

American Legion

Nebraska State Judge Advocate

2014 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association, Military Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2012 - Present

Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Director

2012 - Present

St. Thomas More Society

Member

2006 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

US v. E-3

Not Guilty

US v. E-3

Not Guilty

US v. O-3

Not Guilty

US v. E-2

Not Guilty

US v. E-3

Not Guilty

US v. E-5

Not Guilty

US v. E-3

Not Guilty

US v. O-4

Client kept wings

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Education

2006

Ave Maria School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Franciscan University of Steubenville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

SWILL 2017 Seminar

Fundamentals of USERRA

2016

Intermediate Development Course - Squadron Commander Course

Basic Law for Guard Squadron Commanders

2014

Trial Advocacy Conference

Rules of Evidence is Sex Assault Cases

2014

Intermediate Sex Assault Litigation Course

Pretrial motions, Sentencing

Publications

2015

Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Newsletter Changes to Court-Appointment Process

Languages

English

Activity

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