Leading Criminal Defense Lawyers in Omaha
Being arrested or investigated in Omaha can turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. You may be facing jail time, steep fines, a permanent criminal record, and consequences that reach far beyond the courtroom—your job, professional licenses, housing, family, and future opportunities. If you’re searching for a criminal defense lawyer in Omaha or anywhere else across Nebraska, the most important step you can take right now is getting experienced legal counsel involved early, before you speak to police, accept a plea, or miss critical deadlines.
At Miltenberger Law Offices, we provide aggressive, strategic criminal defense for people charged in the greater Omaha area. Our attorneys defend clients in cases ranging from DUI and drug charges to assault, domestic violence, theft, weapons offenses, probation violations, and serious felonies. We understand how local prosecutors build cases, how law enforcement investigates arrests, and what it takes to challenge the evidence—because in criminal court, details matter, and the smallest procedural mistake can change everything.
Our approach is simple: move fast, control the narrative, and fight for the best possible outcome. That means protecting your constitutional rights from the start, investigating the facts independently, identifying weaknesses in the state’s evidence, and pushing for dismissals or reductions whenever possible. When a case can’t be resolved on favorable terms, we prepare relentlessly for trial—because prosecutors negotiate differently when they know you have a defense team that’s ready to win in court.
If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges in Omaha, don’t wait and hope it “works itself out.” The state has resources, time, and momentum on its side—your defense should too. Call (402) 217-2267 or contact us online to schedule a free, confidential consultation with an experienced Omaha criminal defense attorney and get a clear plan for what happens next, what’s at stake, and how we can fight to protect your freedom and your future.
Omaha Criminal Defense Practice Areas
DUI | Drug Possession | Possession with Intent to Distribute | Interstate 80 Drug Stops | Weapons and Firearms Charges | Assaults
Cody spent over 7 years working the Felony DUI Unit for the Nebraska Attorney’s Office where he handled hundreds of Felony DUI cases. Cody was responsible for prosecuting Felony DUIs, DUI assault, DUI Motor Vehicle Homicides, DUI Serious Bodily Injury cases, Manslaughters resulting from DUIs, and all other DUI related matters. Cody has successfully handled jury trials on all types of DUI related matters. Cody knows the law, he knows the issues, and can provide you the most competent DUI Advice and defense available.
Drug Possession charges are some of the most commonly prosecuted crimes in the Omaha area and across Nebraska. Cody has extensive experience in handling drug related crimes. Cody has spent his entire career learning, preparing and applying the law regarding search and seizure, the essential knowledge to defending Drug Possession cases. Drug cases are won or lost at the suppression level, if law enforcement conducted an illegal stop or an illegal search the evidence should be thrown out AND your case should be dismissed. Cody will review your case thoroughly and provide you the best option on your Drug Possession charge.
A possession with intent to distribute charge isn’t just about what was found—it’s about what the state claims it means. Prosecutors often try to prove “intent” using circumstantial evidence like the amount of a substance, baggies, scales, cash, or phone communications, even when there’s no actual sale. The key is acting fast to investigate the stop, attack the legality of any search, and dismantle the assumptions the state is using to elevate the charge. With Cody’s background as a former Deputy County Attorney, our team knows exactly how these cases are built—and how to exploit the weaknesses for better outcomes. If you’re facing a PWID charge in Omaha, contact Miltenberger Law Offices immediately.
An drug stop charge on Interstate 80 isn’t just about what police say they found—it’s about whether they had the legal right to stop you, hold you, question you, and search you in the first place. Many I-80 cases hinge on traffic-stop pretexts, extended detentions, K-9 deployments, and consent searches that can be challenged. The key is moving quickly to secure video, analyze the timeline, and attack any constitutional violations before the state locks in its narrative. With Cody’s background as a former Deputy County Attorney, our team knows how these interstate interdiction cases are built—and how to exploit weaknesses for dismissals, reductions, or suppressed evidence. If you’re facing an I-80 drug stop charge near Omaha or anywhere else in Nebraska, contact Miltenberger Law Offices immediately or call (402) 217-2267 .
Firearm charges frequently rise or fall on search-and-seizure issues. Just like drug cases, weapons arrests often involve contested traffic stops, consent searches, vehicle searches, and questions about whether an officer had a legal reason to detain you, question you, or expand the stop. These cases are complex, and one procedural mistake can make a major difference in the outcome. At Miltenberger Law Offices, we defend clients facing gun charges in Omaha or elsewhere across Nebraska by digging into the details: why you were stopped, what the officer claimed to observe, how the search was conducted, and whether your rights were violated at any point.
Assault cases are some of the most frequently filed cases in Omaha and throughout Nebraska. Whether it is dispute between family members, between significant others, road rage or a bar fight, these charges are filed everyday. There are always at least two sides to every story, and the truth often lies somewhere in between. The key to success in assault cases is speaking with witnesses as soon as possible. From his stint as the Deputy County Attorney, Cody understands how the prosecuting team builds its case and how to exploit the inherent weaknesses to get excellent results. If you’ve been charged with assault in the Omaha area, contact our team of experienced attorneys.
