Rising City Criminal Lawyers

Ivan Velasco, Jr.'s parents immigrated to the United States from El Salvador in the late 1960s. Ivan grew up speaking Spanish and English. He graduated from Harvard University in 1998, and from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2001. He has been practicing law since 2001, and now exclusively practices immigration law.

Harry Hoch III started practicing law after graduating from Creighton University School of Law in 2009. As an associate with an Omaha firm, Harry defended workers’ compensation and personal injury claims for insurance companies. This experience gave Harry valuable insight into the process insurance companies analyze and value injury claims.

In May of 2016, Harry founded Harry A. Hoch III Law, L.L.C. Since that time, he has continued to dedicate his practice to helping people injured in workplace accidents and motor vehicle collisions. In addition to representing the injured, Harry also represents people that have been charged with crimes.

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With vast experience as both a defense attorney and prosecutor, Marcus Sladek is as well-rounded in the art of criminal defense as one will find in the greater Omaha area. Marcus gives great care, attention and a personal touch to every client he represents, whether charged with a crime or injured in an accident. After nearly 12 years’ experience in both defense practice and the Omaha City Prosecutor’s office, Marcus calls the Douglas County Courthouse his second home. Demonstrating a deliberate, soft approach with prosecutors and judges, Marcus also provides expertise in evidentiary rules and vigorous litigation skills...

The Law Office of Donald L. Schense opened in 1998. I earned my undergraduate degree in 1978 and law degree in 1982 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before opening my Law Practice, I held positions as an active duty Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force (Colonel, Ret.), Deputy Lancaster County Attorney, Deputy Douglas County Attorney, and Special Assistant United States Attorney. I retired from the Nebraska Air National Guard in 2009 after 25 years of service as the Senior Staff Judge Advocate assigned to Joint Force Headquarters for the state of Nebraska. I have a total of 33...

Went into private practice directly after law school for Paragas Law Offices, from 1999 to 2002; Adams & Sullivan. P.C., from 2002 to 2006. In 2006 began the law firm of J. Joseph Sena, PC LLO, Attorney at Law until forming the law partnership of Sena & Polk, LLP. Areas of practice include Immigration, Criminal, (State and Federal) (DUI, Drug Possession, assault, traffic etc.) Domestic (divorce child support, paternity, etc.) Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, etc. 2013, added a third partner to become Sens Polk & Stacy, LLP, Areas of practice include Immigration, Criminal, (State and Federal) (DUI, Drug...

As one of Nebraska’s top criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Timothy L. Ashford was invited by the Nebraska State Bar Association as a criminal defense attorney to speak on a panel in which 580 Nebraska Attorneys were in attendance. Only a few criminal defense attorneys have been invited by the Nebraska State Bar Association to speak on a panel in front of 580 attorneys so it was an honor for Mr. Ashford to receive the invitation and to speak. As a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney, Attorney Ashford has used his experience and knowledge of the law to...

Jeff Leuschen is licensed to practice law in Nebraska and provides representation throughout eastern Nebraska. His practice is focused in the areas of criminal defense, family law, juvenile law, and civil litigation. He understands that whether you are charged with a crime, going through a divorce or custody action, or had someone breach a contract, that it is on the forefront of your mind. Whatever the issue may be it can be both mentally and emotionally taxing. Jeff will listen to your story and as your advocate strive to get the best outcome possible.

Whether his clients are charged with a crime or injured in an accident, Sean Conway works tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for those he represents. He cares deeply about his clients and about justice – a great combination for someone who excels in both criminal defense and personal injury law. Sean’s beginnings as a public defender helped shape him into the lawyer he is today. His years of experience and knowledge of the ins and outs of the law has helped lessen or eliminate the charges for many of his clients charged with major felonies, drug trafficking and conspiracy...

Jessica M. Laughlin is an Associate Attorney at Robert M. Brenner Law Office in Gering Nebraska. She has been practicing as a private attorney since February 2021. Jessica handles Divorce and Family litigation, Mediation, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate Cases, Real Estate Law, and General Civil Litigation Cases. Jessica is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the Scotts Bluff County Bar Association. As a Nebraska Mediator, Jessica sat on a small committee that was tasked with drafting the ethics standards for RJ mediators and facilitators in the State of Nebraska under the Office...