Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Nebraska since: 2011
Education: The University of South Dakota School of Law
A prominent attorney with over 15 years of experience, Kenny Jacobs fights tooth and nail to give his clients the peace of mind and respite they deserve. At the law office of Hug and Jacobs LLC in Omaha, Nebraska, he is well-equipped to handle numerous criminal defense matters, including:
- DUI/DWIs
- Drug possession and distribution
- Firearm possession
- Assault
- Traffic violations
- White collar crimes
- Child pornography
- Theft
- Fraud
Mr. Jacobs completed his undergraduate studies in 2006, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree in justice systems and business administration from Truman State University. He went on to attend the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, where he honed his shrewd legal acumen and talents. He received his Juris Doctor in 2009, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in South Dakota, and later in Nebraska and Missouri.
Soon after entering the legal profession, Mr. Jacobs worked as a deputy public defender for six years at the Minnehaha County Public Defender’s Office, where he helped individuals who could not afford legal counsel on many issues, further expanding on his legal and practical knowledge. For his many contributions, he has been rated “Very Good” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Jacobs maintains close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, including the Omaha Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, the Nebraska State Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the State Bar of South Dakota. In addition, he is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and president of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Theft, White Collar Crime
- 40% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 30% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2009, South Dakota
Professional Webpage: https://www.hugandjacobs.com/our-team/kenny-jacobs/
Bar / Professional Activity
- South Dakota, 2009
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Omaha Bar Association
- National College for DUI Defense
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney Association
- Missouri, 2015
- Nebraska, 2011
Honors
- First annual R.D. Hurd Pro Bono Student of the Year Award in 2009
- Rated “Very Good” on Avvo
Educational Background
- Truman State University, B.S., Major- Justice Systems and Business Administration, 2006
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025