Criminal Defense Specialties
Having spent many years traveling around the state of Nebraska defending only those charged with the most serious crimes as a member of the Nebraska Public Advocacy Commission, my skills are honed to advance my client’s position, no matter the venue. Years of appellate advocacy means I know how to preserve an issue for appeal, how to craft a persuasive brief and how to argue it in front the highest Court. I am an A Panel CJA Attorney in the U.S. District Court of Nebraska - meaning that I am among the small number of attorneys in Nebraska deemed highly qualified to represent federally indicted individuals charged with the most serious of crimes. With me, you have an attorney licensed to practice in all of the following jurisdictions:
- Nebraska Supreme Court
- Nebraska Court of Appeal
- 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
- Nebraska District Court
- Nebraska County Court
- Nebraska Separate Juvenile Court
I have dealt with and seen it all in my 30+ years of practice, especially when it comes to controlled substance related offenses. I have proven success trying cases involving minor possession cases all the way up to major trafficking indictments, including:
- Distribution of illegal substances
- Trafficking controlled and illegal substances across state-lines
- Arguing against “Mandatory Minimum Sentencing” for non-violent clients who are facing disproportionate punishment
- Conspiracy to distribute cases in federal court
- Drug interdiction arrests
- Constitutional Search and Seizure violations
DUI laws change with every legislative session. You need an attorney who keeps updated on the ever-evolving law of Driving Under the Influence. The consequences for a DUI conviction go well beyond the punishment of the Court. Choose an attorney who knows and understands the collateral consequences of a DUI.
Many other traffic offenses carry serious consequences as well. Loss of license privileges are hidden within many of Nebraska’s statutes. Don’t find yourself on foot because you thought it was a 'minor offense’. Hire an attorney with the knowledge to keep you in your ride.
- DUI/Refusal
- Driving Under Revocation
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- Reckless/Negligent/Careless Driving
You name it, I’ve defended it throughout my lengthy career in the trenches of the courtroom. I’ve never shied away from a case and I have tried (and won!) jury and bench trials of every imaginable crime - from Murder to Failure to Yield. First Degree Assault to MIP. Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person to Shoplifting. That breadth of experience makes me well-equipped to formulate a unique argument for each new client and case.
- Burglary
- Larceny
- Aggravated Assault
- Weapons Charges
- Status Offenses