$ 175-175 per hour
Kenneth Forrest Jacobs
also known as Kenny Jacobs
About Kenneth
Biography
I grew up in Northeast Missouri and graduated from Truman State University in 2002. I attended law school in Vermillion, South Dakota. While in law school in interned at the Federal Public Defender in Omaha.
Upon graduation I accepted a position at the Public Defender's Office in Sioux Falls, SD. During my 6 years at that office, I handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic tickets to serious felonies.
I have filed numerous pre-trial motions to keep specific evidence out at trial with the most public one being in 2013 where a successful pre-trial motion kept the prosecutors from using the term "abusive head trauma" on a shaken baby case.
I have also had numerous trials, both jury and bench trials, with great outcomes.
As I handled more and more cases I realized that a "win" was not necessarily a not guilty verdict (although those are fantastic), but helping clients to make major life changes. I have been able to get clients through diversion programs where they are able to move forward to receive degrees or professional certificates, to one client even opening her own business.
Leaving that office was tough because of the relationships I had made, but being able to work for myself and to put more time into every case has been just as rewarding.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
85%
16 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Missouri for 10 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 14 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Dakota for 16 years
State: South Dakota
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Jacobs Alexander Law
209 S. 19th St., Suite 323, Omaha, NE, 68102-1900
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Kenneth Forrest Jacobs's Reviews
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Posted by Catorria | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Child Custody
I came in from a previous lawyer who had explained nothing to me just sent me emails about my case with word i did not understand. I sat down in a 30 minute consultation with my jacobs and he explained to me more in 30 minutes that my previous lawyer did in 6 months. I changed over and he is doing an...
Posted by Amanda | February 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Passionate and dedicated lawyer!!!
Ive had a couple of attorneys in the past and I can honestly say he's one of the best I've had. Most lawyers I feel generally don't take the time to actually get to know you as a person . They are just there to do their job and get paid. He was there for me with any questions I had and making sure I ...
Kenneth Forrest Jacobs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kenny is an outstanding attorney with a wealth of knowledge in criminal defense and family law. Kenny is a committed advocate and a dedicated member of Nebraska's legal community."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I was a prosecutor in Sioux Falls nearly six years. Kenny and I had dozens, if not hundreds of cases over the years together while he was at the Public Defender’s Office and before he left for private practice. He knows how to be a strong and firm advocate for his clients. He also knows how to reason with the other side, which is a crucial skill when the evidence isn’t in your favor and you still want to bargain for a better offer than the prosecution has made. In seventeen jury trials I had, only one person convinced a jury to come back not guilty on all charges. That was Kenny Jacobs. Sometimes as a prosecutor, you’d mutter about the slimy, sneaky, or underhanded things some defense attorneys surprise you with in the middle of trial. With Kenny, I just tipped my hat. Then I used it as a learning experience to improve my own trial ability. Anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney would be well-served with Kenny Jacobs at your side. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse Kenny due his extensive experience as a public defender, extensive knowledge of complex criminal issues and track record of success defending his clients. He is also a well-respected member in the legal industry."
David Pontier
Family lawyer
Tanner Spracklen
Criminal defense lawyer
Edward Angel
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Jacobs Alexander Law
2009 - 2015
Deputy Public Defender, Minnehaha County Public Defender
Associations
2016 - Present
Omaha Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Missouri State BarMember
2011 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
South Dakota State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Ally
No guilty of Murder but GUilty on Manslaughter
Education
2009
University of South Dakota School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Truman State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will Nebraska extradite me back to South Dakota if I have a warrant for probation violation?
14 May 2017
Q&A
How can I get my bond money back from bonding a friend out of jail because I'm afraid their not going to show up for court
07 May 2017
Q&A
Why, in the state of Nebraska do companies make nurses charged but NOT CONVICTED of a felony, wait 5-7years before they will hir
26 Apr 2017