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Attorney John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. Not only has he led successful teams in the courtroom, resulting in several jury trial victories, he has led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. Beyond the battlefield and the courtroom, John’s leadership experience extends to local community and national organizations that protect our constitutional rights and our veterans.
Prior to joining the firm, John attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (1993-1997), and Creighton University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2003. John is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia (2004), Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming (2018), and the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy (2008).
John is past president of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney's Association and a fellow of the prestigious American Board of Criminal Lawyers. John maintains an AV Preeminent Rating through Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100. John has presented and lectured in the areas of criminal defense, trial skills, and veterans disability appeals.
After receiving his commission as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, John completed Airborne School and Ranger School. In 1999, while assigned to the First Cavalry Division, he deployed to Bosnia for Operation Joint Forge. John also served as a Company Commander in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and later as a Battalion Commander in the National Guard.
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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2022
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State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2003
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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
very difficult legal situation
After finding myself in a very difficult legal situation, I contacted John Berry. He immediately met with me and set me down the right path, providing me with expert counsel and guidance through the most difficult two years of my life. If you want someone who will fight for you and make sure your rig...
Posted by Eddy | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Interstate Case
I was traveling through Lincoln NE and was caught up in some serious legal ramifications! I hired a crappy lawyer that took my money and ran. Then I caught another charge because of this! Then I contacted and hired John Berry and he saved the day! He was able to plea me down to probation no jail time...
Posted by Nick | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Drug Case
I cannot thank John enough for all the help he has given me. He has been there for various instances and given me all the perfect legal advice I have needed. He kept me out of jail and said all the right things. I would recommend john to any of my friends or anyone that needs an attorney. If I ever n...
Posted by Dan | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Nebraska drug stop
My lawyer got my case knocked down from a felony possession charge to a misdemeanor, well versed in law and well composed in court. Highly recommended for drug court cases.
Posted by Cyndi | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thanks for your help!
John is a great lawyer to turn to when you need help. He was very honest and dependable to work with. He went to great effort to help our family with a defense case even though we were from out of town. Our family has called on him more than once for legal help and advice and he has always gotten...
"I was co-counsel with John, defending an Airman in a general court-martial. John was invested, thoroughly prepared, and brilliant in the courtroom. Our client was acquitted of the most serious charges he faced, and avoided a punitive discharge."
"John is an experienced trial attorney that is dedicated to protecting his client's interests. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member to his firm."
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2022
Recognition, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Attorney and Practice magazine
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Hall of Fame, Nebraska National Guard, 209th Regional Training Institute
2018
Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2016
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2013
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2004 - 2025
Partner, Berry Law Firm
2012 - Present
Nebraska State Bar Association, Military Law SectionBoard Member
2009 - Present
Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys AssociationBoard Member
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Lifetime Member
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Fellow
2008 - 2017
Lincoln Independent Business AssociationBoard Member
1997 - 2018
Nebraska Army National Guard and Active ArmyBattalion Commander
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2009
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JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
2020
Defending Drug Pipeline Cases
2020
Panel Discussion on Using Experts to Defend Sex Assault Cases
2020
Defending and Winning Sex Assault Cases
2019
Veterans Disability Claims
2019
Defending Modern Drug Cases
2018
Criminal Issues in Civil Cases
2017
Defending Veterans' Rights on Appeal
2017
Protect Your Rights Protect Your Future
2015
Criminal Defense Strategies
2012
Sex Assult Defense
2011
Using Social Media Evidence in Sex Assault Cases
2017
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2015
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