Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lincoln, NE

10 firms listed · 6 in Lincoln · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Naylor & Rappl Law Office

Naylor & Rappl Law Office

4.8 46 reviews
“I hired him for a few serious charges he was super professional, got charges dropped down to misdemeanors knows what he's doing.”
Since 1979
446 S 10th St
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Nebraska Defense Group

Nebraska Defense Group

5.0 4 reviews
“From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings.”
Since 2023
6940 O St #314
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Roth Brad

Roth Brad

4.5 1 review
“Brad is great, very kind and professional.”
Since 2000
1220 Lincoln Mall #250
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Dick Clark Law

Dick Clark Law

5.0 3 reviews
“He makes the process very easy and stays in touch with you during the process.”
Free consultationSince 2009
1028 G St Suite 105
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Douglas L. Kerns, Attorney at Law

Douglas L. Kerns, Attorney at Law

5.0 5 reviews
“Putting put a word of thanks for your diligent work in representing John Golden with his legal matters.”
Since 2007
6125 Havelock Ave
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Augustyn Law Office

Augustyn Law Office

4.2 2 reviews
“If you need representation in a personal injury case I would highly recommend him.”
Since 2007
7121 A St Suite 103
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The 10 firms listed for Lincoln, NE defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Lincoln, NE

6 of the 10 firms we list are based in Lincoln; the other 4 serve Lincoln from Papillion (41 mi), Columbus (4 mi) and Omaha (45 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 325 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. 1 shows a license on its website. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Are criminal law firms listed for Lincoln open on Saturdays or Sundays?

2 of the 10 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.

Polaris Law Group

Polaris Law Group

4.5 7 reviews
“I felt like he was really involved and personally invested in my case.”
Since 2023
Columbus, NE · 4 mi from Lincoln
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Petersen Law

Petersen Law

5.0 49 reviews
“Working with Peterson Law, they were very professional and knowledgeable and extremely helpful..”
Free consultationResponds within 24 hours8,500+ cases handledServes Douglas County, Sarpy County +2Open 24 hoursSince 2013
Omaha, NE · 45 mi from Lincoln
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Olowolafe Law Firm

Olowolafe Law Firm

4.7 11 reviews
“And now I come back too edit my review and say that Seyi gave me what I believe was a great experience im totally satisfied with the outcome.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2021
Papillion, NE · 41 mi from Lincoln
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Blinn & Rees

Blinn & Rees

5.0 2 reviews
“They were always a phone call away i thank you you James and Eric so much for your great help”
LicensedSince 1999
Papillion, NE · 41 mi from Lincoln
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