Berry Law Firm
If you have been charged with a state or federal offense, your future is on the line. Unfortunately, many persons who are arrested do not understand the importance of retaining counsel immediately to protect their rights. They may believe they can clear up the matter themselves or they may be too embarrassed to contact a lawyer.
Regardless of the crime you are charged with, an experienced criminal defense attorney can be the difference between maintaining your freedom and facing penalties. Founded by attorney John S. Berry Sr., the Berry Law Firm has been serving clients since 1965. Hundreds of clients have trusted our attorneys with their cases and their futures. We have more than 80 years of combined legal experience and continue to provide aggressive representation to individuals charged with crimes in Nebraska and throughout the U.S.
With our experience and the size of our staff, we can take complex cases requiring several lawyers working together. Our skill as litigators is well-known in courts throughout the state. You can rely on our aggressive advocacy and our dedication to protecting your rights.
John Stevens Berry, Sr. attended Stanford University (B.A. 1960) and Northwestern University (J.D. 1965). He has attended both the Infantry Officers' Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, and the Judge Advocate General's Course at Charlottesville, Virginia. As a captain in Vietnam, he received the Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Medal of Honor Gold), the Cross of Gallantry With Palm and numerous other awards and decorations. He is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, and is past president of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association. His Vietnam Memoir, Those Gallant Men, was chosen Book of the Month by the Military Book Club.
For over a decade, he maintained a local radio show while practicing law. 'The John Stevens Berry Show" first Aired on KLIN and then on KZUM. Throughout his career Mr. Berry has defended clients in hundreds of jury trials. He currently practices extensively in the areas of criminal defense and veterans law.
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In addition to criminal law, we also provide experienced representation for veterans' disability claims, personal injury and family law.
Our office is conveniently located in a historic building in Lincoln.
