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Timothy Sopinski
Sopinski Law Office
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Biography
As a former prosecutor, public defender and attorney for the State, I have several years of criminal law experience and unique insight into defending any type of criminal charges. I have also worked as legal counsel for the Tax Equalization and Review Commission, where I dealt with property tax appeals from both residential, commercial and agricultural land owners. I have extensive trial and courtroom experience and a real passion to help people. Regardless of your legal issues, service to my clients is my number one priority.
Education
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- J.D. (1997) | Law
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- Honors: Moot Court Board
- Gustavus Adolphus College
- B.A. (1994) | History
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Professional Experience
- Lawyer
- Sopinski Law Office
- - Current
- Sopinski Law Office focuses on providing premium legal services in criminal defense, property tax appeals and bankruptcy.
- Legal Counsel
- Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission
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- Served as legal counsel for the Commission charged with hearing and deciding property tax appeals in Nebraska.
- Chief Deputy County Attorney
- Dodge County Attorney
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- Prosecuted crimes and represented the county in civil matters.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- What Every Home and Business Owner Should Know About Property Taxes in Nebraska
- Sopinski Law Office Blog
Professional Associations
- Dodge County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Nebraska State Bar Association  # 21332
- Member
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- Nebraska County Attorneys Association
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Nebraska
- Federal Circuit
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- DUI & DWI
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. A guy I know must serve a minimum sentence of 15 years, and yet he isn't eligible for parole for 35 years...
- A: Yes, based on the numbers you listed. A minimum sentence means that he must serve at least 15 years before release. Since he is not parole eligible for 35 years, he will have already served the minimum amount of 15 years. Think of it as "must serve at least 15 years. . ." Parole eligibility is usually one half of the bottom number on a prison sentence. So for example, if a person is sentenced to 10 to 20 years, he would be parole eligible in 5 years.
- Q. I was given a citation for being in the presence of weed and para without it being mine. Plead not guilty?
- A: If you're not sure what to do, a not guilty plea is always your best choice at your first appearance. After your not guilty plea, the case would be set for a trial or further hearing depending on what county you are in. At that point you can either have a trial or try to negotiate a deal with the County Attorney. At trial, the State will have the burden of proving that you were in possession of the weed and the paraphernalia. Keep in mind that possession doesn't necessarily mean that it was on your person.
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