Top Rated Douglas County, NE Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Douglas County, Nebraska, there are 457 criminal defense lawyers available with 497+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Douglas County Has 457 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 497 Reviews

Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Eric Hagen became an attorney to continue his service to others. Before attending law school, he was an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He is a graduate of Creighton University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor and Master’s...

Rating: 8.0

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime

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

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(402) 413-7608

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Personal Injury

Bio: I am an experienced, personable attorney, dedicated to my clients and the profession of law. My philosophy of practice is to broadly consider each client's legal issues for how they may impact his or her overall wellbeing. In my 8 years of service...

Rating: 10

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have spent 18 years protecting the rights of those accused of crimes by our government. I have successfully represented hundreds of persons accused of all varieties of criminal behavior, from homicide and felony assaults to misdemeanor offenses ...

Rating: 10

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Nebraska's Premier Criminal Defense Attorney. A highly respected and experienced former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Nebraska and former Assistant Omaha City Prosecutor with 30 years criminal trial experience. Tom has an in-depth kn...

Rating: 10

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Aggressively protecting your rights, and winning, for 25 years.

Rating: 7.6

Call for a FREE consultation(402) 810-8364

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more

Review: "Jeffery was easy to work with and I was very happy with the outcome of my case. He advised me on the best routes to take and was very communicative throughout the entire process. I hope to never be in this position again but if I am, I would choos..."

Rating: 6.5

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: I enjoy dealing with my client's complex problems and always try to find the best possible resolution for what their individual situation requires. If you would like to discuss your legal situation, please call today.

Rating: 6.2

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: In 2012, the common goal of helping people with their personal legal needs brought me together with my law partner Tracy Hightower-Henne to form Hightower Reff Law. A North Dakota native, I earned my Juris Doctorate degree from Creighton Universit...

Rating: 10

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: A lawyer you'll swear by, not at. Specialized in the areas of family law, immigration law, and criminal law.

Rating: 7.7

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Trusted legal help in Omaha for criminal and family law.

Rating: 6.2

Call for a FREE consultation(402) 965-0579

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I am an associate Attorney at Walz, Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O., a full-service law firm that represents clients in the Omaha and Lincoln areas. I handle family law, personal injury and landlord/tenant matters. I also assist clients with estate plan...

Rating: 8.3

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Jason did a great job. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to my case. He took the time to explain every step of the process, always kept me informed, and made sure I felt confident throughout. His att..."

Rating: 6.7

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Former Prosecutor Now Working for You! Caring. Understanding. Diligent. Down to Earth representation. Call Today

Rating: 9.8

Call for a consultation(402) 858-7934

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Business and more

Review: "From the beginning, Mr. Hoffman inspired confidence. I know professional pride when I see it. That confidence turned out to be justified. Frankly, I did not expect a good outcome when my case started. In dealing with a contentious divorce that I d..."

Rating: 6.8

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Litigation

Bio: As a dedicated attorney with a diverse legal background, I am passionate about providing effective representation and personalized attention to my clients. My areas of practice include Criminal Defense, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Gene...

Rating: 6.7

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Review: "Mark took the time to listen to my case and ask several questions as well as explain everything to me. I would highly recommend him for all your troubles!"

Rating: 6.5

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: My direct line is I've been in private practice since 2011 and am currentlly a partner at Smith Slusky Law. I practice genrally in Criminal and Family law bot also have collections, employment and real estate experience. Smith Slusky Law is a gene...

Rating: 8.2

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements

Review: "Ms Moore is very knowledgeable about the aspects of estates and estate planning and I always felt very confident when communicating with her. She is also quite accessible unlike some of the lawyers I've dealt with in the past that don't return cal..."

Rating: 6.5

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Douglas County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Bio: Jerry Sena has specialized in criminal defense for more than 15 years. No matter what criminal charges you are facing, it is important to have an attorney on your side with knowledge of court procedures in your jurisdiction as well as experience w...

Rating: 7.2

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