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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J. Robert Black's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best criminal attorney

From looking at 9 years, my sentence was reduced to a few months of probation. He is super patient. He takes his time to explain everything. Makes you feel calm and reassured. If you are looking for a criminal lawyer don’t waste any more time and go to Robert Black. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT lawy...er. Highly recommend.

Posted by Johnny | February 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I talked to at least 6 attorneys who could not solve my problem before I was led to Mr. Black. When I applied to renew my concealed carry handgun permit last year, I was shocked to learn I had been wrongly entered into the NICS system as being a felon. This kept me from getting a permit, or even b...uying or possessing firearms. I am a shooting enthusiast, and I enjoy taking part in shooting sports with my daughter. I found out that the military had incorrectly entered me into NICS based on a twenty year-old incident from when I was on active duty. Only Mr. Black could figure out how to solve my problem. He got the State Attorney General’s office to hold off on finalizing the denial of my permit, then got the military to correct the NICS entry. I now have my concealed carry permit and a cloud of suspicion removed from over my head. I recommend anyone with a problem like mine to hire Mr. Black.

Posted by Joel | December 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Military Lawyer!

Mr. Black represented me at the Board for Correction of Military Records. I had been wrongly demoted from E-7 to E-6 toward the end of my 20+ year active-duty career. This obviously would have had huge financial implications for my retired pay, and was a stain on my record. Mr. Black’s professiona...l and thorough representation resulted in a favorable opinion from the BCMR. They restored my rank to E-7, awarded me back pay, wiped my record clean, and restored my honor. Mr. Black is a great attorney, and I will always be grateful for his incredible work for me. It means the world to me.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

sexual assualt - case dismissed

Mr. Black represented me in Douglas County, Nebraska. I was charged in State of Nebraska District Court with a felony sexual assault. I am a legal immigrant in America and English is not my first language. I was shocked to be arrested and to have my entire life and everything I have worked for put... in danger. I was especially worried because texts I had sent the woman involved were taken out of context and put me in a bad light. She wrongly accused me of assaulting her and I said whatever it took to make her go away. Mr. Black was an incredible trial attorney. Over a 6-day jury trial, he defended me at every turn, and explained my text messages in the true light. In the end, the jury fully acquitted me, and I walked out of the courtroom a free man. Words cannot say how happy I am with Mr. Black and his representation. I highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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.

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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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Ryan Malnar

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Douglas Novotny

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Richard Younts

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Patrick McNamara

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Jeremy Price

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Matthew Muggeridge

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Amy Lammers

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Mitchell Howie

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Brent Dishman

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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

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