Mallory Nicole Hughes

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Mallory Nicole Hughes

5.0
145 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Omaha, NE
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Criminal Defense

1403 Farnam Street, Ste. 232, Omaha, NE

Virtual Consultation Available

About Mallory

Biography

Relentless Criminal Defense Attorney with an Emphasis on Defending Allegations of Sex Assault

Relentless Criminal Defense Attorney with an Emphasis on Defending Allegations of Sex Assault

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 60%

It is important to have a strong female presence with significant experience defending sex crimes, to help you fight one of the most serious crimes in our society. Mallory is very successful in defending these types of cases.

16 years | 50 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 40%

Vigorously defends clients facing state and federal criminal charges. Experienced in cases ranging from misdemeanors to major felonies. Several recent dismissals and jury acquittals in major sexual assault and homicide cases. See website for details.

16 years | 700 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 14 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dornan Law Team

1403 Farnam Street, Ste. 232, Omaha, NE, 68102

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Posted by Wendy | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Masterful attorney

We were incredibly fortunate to be referred to Mallory. At a time when we felt lost and unsure of what to do, Mallory and her team stepped in with clear direction and unwavering support. Their hard work, dedication, professionalism, and deep knowledge—combined with patience and compassion—led to a no...t-guilty verdict and gave us our lives back. Mallory fought for us when we couldn’t fight for ourselves, and we trusted her completely throughout the process. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of exceptional legal representation.

Posted by Jeremy | May 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Passionate expertise defending a false accusation

Mallory Hughes is a caring, professional, expert attorney that surgically extracted the disease of a false accusation. Her committed, straightforward, organized approach can be trusted with the tallest of orders, and most important of situations. I'm forever grateful for not hesitating about her gu...idance of the case from the onset, which returned a just outcome.

Posted by Stephen | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Help.

Barry Law Firm provided outstanding legal support when I needed it most. From the moment I reached out, their communication was incredibly prompt and professional. Mallory and Paul were both highly knowledgeable, presentable, and clearly experienced in handling cases like mine. They took the time to ...ask the right questions, fully understand my situation, and provide clear guidance. Their professionalism extended beyond legal expertise - their office environment was clean, organized, and set the tone for a firm that truly knows what they’re doing. They never made me feel judged, and their confidence reassured me that I was in the best hands. Even as my situation fizzled out, they kept me informed and provided clarity every step of the way. I highly recommend Barry Law to anyone seeking responsive, skilled, and professional legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Winner

I was falsely accused of a sex crime, and after a trusted colleague recommended Mallory Hughes, I decided to do my homework. I quickly learned she has an outstanding reputation for winning tough cases, which was exactly what I needed. I wanted an attorney who was aggressive, methodical, and could pro...vide me peace of mind—and Mallory exceeded those expectations. From the very beginning, she treated my case with a sense of urgency, taking matters into her own hands and always being on the offensive. Her proactive nature, deep understanding of the legal system, and tactical approach to proving my innocence gave my family and me the reassurance we needed. The outcome of my case was favorable, and I have no doubt that without her quick thinking and knowledge, things could have turned out very differently. I am beyond thankful for Mallory’s representation and wish her continued success in her career. At the end of the day, your freedom is worth any price. Choose Mallory Hughes.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case Dismissed

I am very happy that we hired Mallory for our case. The team approach used by her and her staff helped in efficiency and costs. Being familiar with judges and prosecutors helped in putting forth a good strategy in getting our case dismissed. Mallory is skillful In depositions and getting the inf...ormation needed. Yes, the retainer may seem like a lot and we are not rich by any means but found a way and we are glad we did because Mallory was worth every penny. We will even get a nice refund. We always saved our questions for meetings with Mallory to use her time and our time wisely. Mallory always had good advice. Thank you to Mallory and her team! It is a relief to put this case behind us! I would definitely recommend her for a case that involves Title 9 and sexual assault.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2018

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Berry Law Firm

2011 - 2021

Attorney, Dornan, Lustgarten & Troia PC, LLO

Associations

2019 - Present

Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Board Member

2017 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jury Trial Acquittal- Felony Sex Assault in the First Degree

Not Guilty

Jury Trial Acquittal- Third-Degree Sex Assault

Not Guilty

Jury Trial Acquittal- Sex Assault on a Child

Not Guilty

Jury Trial Acquittal- Felony Sex Assault, Pandering and Contributing

No tGuilty

Dismissal- Felony Sex Assault in the 1st Degree

Case Dismissed

Accessory to Homicide Charge Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Bench Trial- Misdemeanor Child Abuse

Not Guilty

Jury Trial Acquittal- Felony Drive-By Shooting

Not Guilty

Dismissal- Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

Case Dismissed

Jury Trial Acquittal- Felony Assault by Strangulation

Client found not guilty

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Education

2010

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of California - Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

NCDAA Criminal Law Bootcamp

Criminal Pretrial Motions

2018

Defending the Indefensible

Criminal Defense- Sex Assault

2018

A Litigator's Guide to Case Preparation

Trial Case Preparation for Paralegals

Languages

English

Spanish

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