John S. Berry, Jr. of Berry Law Firm Accepted to American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Berry Law Firm (www.jsberrylaw.com) is pleased to announce that managing partner John S. Berry, Jr. recently became a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers (ABCL). ABCL is an exclusive national legal honorary society for exceptional criminal trial lawyers. Berry joins the ranks of some of the most widely known and well-respected attorneys from across the country and becomes the third member in the state of Nebraska, along with William J. Gallup and Berry Law founder John Stevens Berry, Sr.

To be admitted as a fellow to the ABCL, individuals must possess a plethora of trial experience. Candidates must have at least 10 years of criminal trial experience, having tried at least 35 felony jury trials and 50 trials overall. Admittance to the ABCL is on an invitation only basis, with a heavy emphasis on recommendations from distinguished jurists and current fellows attesting to the candidate’s ethics as well as their litigation skills in the practice of criminal defense.

John S. Berry, Jr. has practiced criminal defense for over 15 years in both state and federal courts. He is a past president of the of Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association and a life-member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Berry has been recognized at the local, state, and national level for his successes in the legal field.

Learn more about Berry Law Firm at www.jsberrylaw.com or call (402) 817-6550.