John J. Velasquez | Omaha Criminal Defense Lawyer
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About John
John J. Velasquez joined Marks Clare & Richards as a member in 2008. His 29 years of practice include personal injury law, criminal law (federal and state, felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic), guardianship and conservatorship law, estate planning, wills and trusts. John was nominated by the Judicial Nominating Committee for the position of Douglas County Court Judge. He has extensive experience representing clients in federal and Nebraska district and county courts.
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Experience
Attorney
Marks Clare & Richards LLC
Present
Omaha, NE
Admission
Nebraska
1985
U.S. Court of Appeals—Eighth Circuit
1985
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
1985
Education
University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice)
1983
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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-Nebraska State Bar Association
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-Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
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-Omaha Bar Association
Honors / Awards
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-Distinguished | Peer Review Rated
Notable Work
Cases
UNITED STATES V. REYNOSO-MENDEZ
Defendant: Attorney for the defendant, Carlos Reynoso Mendez. Mendez plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute a substance containing methamphetamine. The court accepted his plea agreement and he was sentences to 70 months with there years of supervised release to follow. The defendant moved to have his conviction vacated or his sentence corrected. He argues that he had insufficient legal counsel and because his language barrier prevented him from fully understanding the extent of the proceedings. Upon review of his complaints a judge determined that he could not prove his claims. His motion was denied and his sentence upheld.
Attorney for the Defendant in a case cited as U.S. v Nunez. Details are unknown as the document only shows that said counsel was appointed but offers no further details. The case is a 2016 case so it is likely that it is ongoing.
Publications
Law Firm Blog
-Filling Out NCAA Tournament Brackets For Money At Work? | Employment Attorney Says There Are Risks
-New Deferred Action Program | Anuncio del Presidente en Inmigración
-The Nebraska Court Of Appeals Affirmed Judgments In Favor Of Marks Clare & Richards’ Clients In Will Contests
-Nebraska Supreme Court unanimously affirmed an award of workers’ compensation benefits for a Marks Clare & Richards LLC client.
-Peyton Manning and the Omaha Sports Banquet Sponsored by B’nai B’rith