Berry Law Firm
6940 O St, Suite 400
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-817-6550 www.jsberrylaw.com
Agressively defending the rights of clients in the courtroom and beyond. John represents people fighting the most important battles of their lives. Sex assault allegations, federal criminal charges and drug charges are life altering. Choose a team with the firepower to fight back. Contact Berry Law Firm to fight the most important battles of your life. John S. Berry, Jr. graduated from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (B.A. 1997) and Creighton University School of Law, cum laude, (2003). He is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia (2004). He has been recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Trial Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers' 40 under 40. After receiving his commission as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, John completed Airborne School and Ranger School. In 1999, while assigned to the First Cavalry Division, he deployed to Bosnia for Operation Joint Forge. John also served as a Company Commander in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. John has presented and lectured in the areas of criminal defense trial skills and veterans disability appeals.
Areas of Practice
State and Federal Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation
Drug Crimes
Driving While Intoxicated
White Collar Crime
Veterans Disabilities Benefits
Veterans Appeals
Bar Admissions
Nebraska
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
Education
Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska
J.D. cum laude – 2003
College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
B.A. – 1997
National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School, Macon, GA– 2004
Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy– 2008
Honors and Awards
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
Top 50 DUI Lawyer
Army Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (3)
Army Achievement Medal (3)
Ranger Tab
Parachutist Badge
Lieutenant Colonel, Nebraska Army National Guard
Lincoln Independent Business Association: Outstanding Young Professional Award 2013
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2018
Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2016
Avvo 10.0 Top Criminal Defense Attorney
Professional Associations and Memberships
Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney's Association, President 2014-15
Lincoln Independent Business Association, Board Member, 2008 – Present
Nebraska State Bar Association Military Law Section, Board Member 2012-Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Life Member