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Lawrence Whelan

Omaha, NE

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

My law practice is dedicated to protecting individuals’ rights and aggressively fighting for them in both criminal defense and family law matters.  Over the past 25 years, my office has experienced great growth.  Our focus, however, has remained the same – our clients.While my professional background and experience is important for you to know, many of my clients appreciate learning a bit about who I am outside of work.  I have been married for 29 years, and my wife and I have seven children.  I stay active by participating in 5k races, riding my bike, and playing sand volleyball.  I am a fan of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletic programs (Go Huskers), and I also enjoy Tom Clancy novels.As your lawyer, I will do my absolute best for you.   

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Family

Language

English

Contact

Whelan Law Office3138 Cuming StreetOmaha, NE, 681313138 Cuming StreetOmaha, NE, 68131

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
December 3, 2019

Mr. Whelan and Joanna, his Paralegal were exceptional in handling my case regarding custody modification for my 10 year old. They were compassionate / knowledgeable and most importantly realistic; they didn’t give false promises and put it straight forward. We had lots of documents and they were able to weed through them for substantial exhibits to be used in our case. Went from joint legal only to joint physical/legal. While we were utterly prepared for court, we settled outside of court standing firm. We were recommended by a couple others to this attorney and we will use/recommend him and his staff in the future.

Julie
December 27, 2016

I hired Lawrence a few years ago for a family case. Lawrence and his team did an outstanding job!! They do a great job communicating and providing a through case to put forth to a hearing and to trial. I knew I was in good hands and I was, he fought for me and my family and delivered on all counts. I will and do recommend Lawrence and his team to anyone that needs an attorney, well worth it!! He is trustworthy, honest, and real...hard to find these days! I cannot thank him enough for his services, I would highly recommend him and would use him again if I need too.

anonymous
December 14, 2016

I hired Lawrence during a difficult period in my life. He as well as his team was always there to listen, always made me feel comfortable, and maintained ethics throughout the process. They were realistic and well prepared. I would highly recommend.

anonymous
December 10, 2016

Mr. Whelan provided excellent legal counsel and representation with terminating guardianship and conservatorship responsibilities. Mr. Whelans' staff was responsive to all my concerns and kept me informed of the process.

Wayne
December 10, 2016

Mr. Whelan represented me for a lengthy child custody change case. He and his staff are all top-notch professionals, and were always willing to quickly respond to questions and calls to give advice in urgent situations during the process. They were all polite, courteous, and knowledgeable. Just prior to, and in the courtroom--I was amazed at his attention to detail and specifics of the complicated case. He was extremely well prepared at each hearing along the way and there were no surprises. He's honest and will make you aware of what to expect, or not to expect. I highly recommend his firm.

mark
December 10, 2016

worked very hard for me to get custody of my 12 year old daughter and got full custody couldn't have done it with out the staff there thanks lawrence and staff

Steve
June 10, 2015

I am not from Nebraska, but I was pulled over while I was traveling through the state. My car was searched, and I was arrested. I called Mr. Whelan, and he took care of everything. He was able to get all of the evidence thrown out, and the felony charges against me were dropped. I can't begin to explain how amazing of a lawyer he is.

anonymous
June 20, 2017

Very poor representation during court. Switched attorneys on me before trial..reason was because Lawrence had trial that day for someone else. Never did any type of evidence gathering, seemed to always act suprised/taking notes down on something that had already been discussed and had notes on. Very expensive. Overcharged on things that should havent been charged on. Me personally , i regret hiring these guys and if I could go back and fire them before my trial I would have. They totally let me down as a client , were quick to hurry and settle a deal, without even attempting to do any questioning of the opposing party. These guys are pathetic and exactly opposite of aggressive.

anonymous
December 3, 2019

Mr. Whelan and Joanna, his Paralegal were exceptional in handling my case regarding custody modification for my 10 year old. They were compassionate / knowledgeable and most importantly realistic; they didn’t give false promises and put it straight forward. We had lots of documents and they were able to weed through them for substantial exhibits to be used in our case. Went from joint legal only to joint physical/legal. While we were utterly prepared for court, we settled outside of court standing firm. We were recommended by a couple others to this attorney and we will use/recommend him and his staff in the future.

Julie
December 27, 2016

I hired Lawrence a few years ago for a family case. Lawrence and his team did an outstanding job!! They do a great job communicating and providing a through case to put forth to a hearing and to trial. I knew I was in good hands and I was, he fought for me and my family and delivered on all counts. I will and do recommend Lawrence and his team to anyone that needs an attorney, well worth it!! He is trustworthy, honest, and real...hard to find these days! I cannot thank him enough for his services, I would highly recommend him and would use him again if I need too.

anonymous
December 14, 2016

I hired Lawrence during a difficult period in my life. He as well as his team was always there to listen, always made me feel comfortable, and maintained ethics throughout the process. They were realistic and well prepared. I would highly recommend.

anonymous
December 10, 2016

Mr. Whelan provided excellent legal counsel and representation with terminating guardianship and conservatorship responsibilities. Mr. Whelans' staff was responsive to all my concerns and kept me informed of the process.

Wayne
December 10, 2016

Mr. Whelan represented me for a lengthy child custody change case. He and his staff are all top-notch professionals, and were always willing to quickly respond to questions and calls to give advice in urgent situations during the process. They were all polite, courteous, and knowledgeable. Just prior to, and in the courtroom--I was amazed at his attention to detail and specifics of the complicated case. He was extremely well prepared at each hearing along the way and there were no surprises. He's honest and will make you aware of what to expect, or not to expect. I highly recommend his firm.

mark
December 10, 2016

worked very hard for me to get custody of my 12 year old daughter and got full custody couldn't have done it with out the staff there thanks lawrence and staff

Steve
June 10, 2015

I am not from Nebraska, but I was pulled over while I was traveling through the state. My car was searched, and I was arrested. I called Mr. Whelan, and he took care of everything. He was able to get all of the evidence thrown out, and the felony charges against me were dropped. I can't begin to explain how amazing of a lawyer he is.

anonymous
June 20, 2017

Very poor representation during court. Switched attorneys on me before trial..reason was because Lawrence had trial that day for someone else. Never did any type of evidence gathering, seemed to always act suprised/taking notes down on something that had already been discussed and had notes on. Very expensive. Overcharged on things that should havent been charged on. Me personally , i regret hiring these guys and if I could go back and fire them before my trial I would have. They totally let me down as a client , were quick to hurry and settle a deal, without even attempting to do any questioning of the opposing party. These guys are pathetic and exactly opposite of aggressive.

anonymous
December 3, 2019

Mr. Whelan and Joanna, his Paralegal were exceptional in handling my case regarding custody modification for my 10 year old. They were compassionate / knowledgeable and most importantly realistic; they didn’t give false promises and put it straight forward. We had lots of documents and they were able to weed through them for substantial exhibits to be used in our case. Went from joint legal only to joint physical/legal. While we were utterly prepared for court, we settled outside of court standing firm. We were recommended by a couple others to this attorney and we will use/recommend him and his staff in the future.

Julie
December 27, 2016

I hired Lawrence a few years ago for a family case. Lawrence and his team did an outstanding job!! They do a great job communicating and providing a through case to put forth to a hearing and to trial. I knew I was in good hands and I was, he fought for me and my family and delivered on all counts. I will and do recommend Lawrence and his team to anyone that needs an attorney, well worth it!! He is trustworthy, honest, and real...hard to find these days! I cannot thank him enough for his services, I would highly recommend him and would use him again if I need too.

anonymous
December 14, 2016

I hired Lawrence during a difficult period in my life. He as well as his team was always there to listen, always made me feel comfortable, and maintained ethics throughout the process. They were realistic and well prepared. I would highly recommend.

anonymous
December 10, 2016

Mr. Whelan provided excellent legal counsel and representation with terminating guardianship and conservatorship responsibilities. Mr. Whelans' staff was responsive to all my concerns and kept me informed of the process.

Wayne
December 10, 2016

Mr. Whelan represented me for a lengthy child custody change case. He and his staff are all top-notch professionals, and were always willing to quickly respond to questions and calls to give advice in urgent situations during the process. They were all polite, courteous, and knowledgeable. Just prior to, and in the courtroom--I was amazed at his attention to detail and specifics of the complicated case. He was extremely well prepared at each hearing along the way and there were no surprises. He's honest and will make you aware of what to expect, or not to expect. I highly recommend his firm.

mark
December 10, 2016

worked very hard for me to get custody of my 12 year old daughter and got full custody couldn't have done it with out the staff there thanks lawrence and staff

Steve
June 10, 2015

I am not from Nebraska, but I was pulled over while I was traveling through the state. My car was searched, and I was arrested. I called Mr. Whelan, and he took care of everything. He was able to get all of the evidence thrown out, and the felony charges against me were dropped. I can't begin to explain how amazing of a lawyer he is.

anonymous
June 20, 2017

Very poor representation during court. Switched attorneys on me before trial..reason was because Lawrence had trial that day for someone else. Never did any type of evidence gathering, seemed to always act suprised/taking notes down on something that had already been discussed and had notes on. Very expensive. Overcharged on things that should havent been charged on. Me personally , i regret hiring these guys and if I could go back and fire them before my trial I would have. They totally let me down as a client , were quick to hurry and settle a deal, without even attempting to do any questioning of the opposing party. These guys are pathetic and exactly opposite of aggressive.