Monzon, Guerra & Chipman
Criminal Defense | Serving Lincoln, NE
402-979-8703If you need Criminal Defense help in Nebraska, contact Monzon, Guerra & Chipman, a local practice in Lincoln, for legal representation.
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When it comes to delivering legal representation that is of the highest caliber, we at Monzón, Guerra & Chipman, Attorneys At Law take our role as legal advocates seriously. Whether we are addressing an personal injury or a criminal defense matter, we are committed to obtaining the positive results our clients need. We have over four decades of combined legal experience and have litigated hundreds of criminal cases in state and federal courts, with numerous successful results.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Law - Federal (White Collar Crime)
- Family Law
- Immigration & Naturalization Law
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Call 402-979-8703 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Carlos A. Monzón
Bar Admission:
- Nebraska, 1994
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1994
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Education:
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
- J.D. - 1994
- Mercer University School of Law, Macon, Georgia
- 2002
- InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
- B.A. - 1987
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Nebraska Hispanic Bar Association
- Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
- Robert Van Pelt Chapter of the American Inns of Court
- Nebraska State Bar Association Minority and Justice Implementation Committee
- Firth Community Association
- National Trial Lawyers Association – Criminal Trial
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Unbelievable Jury Win Award by the US Federal Public Defenders for Nebraska
- Missionary Award from Nebraska State Bar Association
- Visionary Award, Nebraska State Bar Association Charitable Funds Inc.
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association
- Academic Leader Award, Monterrey Tech. Institute
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Raul F. Guerra
Bar Admission:
- Nebraska, 2006
- Colorado, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2012
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2021
Education:
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
- J.D. - 2005
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: Sociology
- University of New Mexico
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
- NSBA Immigration Law Section, Executive Committee
- NSBA Hispanic Law Section, Executive Committee
- National Immigration Lawyers Project, Member
- Immigration Legal Resource Center, Member
- Robert Van Pelt American Inn of Court, Alumni Member
- Top 100, National Trial Lawyers
- Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2018
- National Advocates, Top 10 Immigration Lawyer
- American Association of Attorney Advocates, Top Ranking Attorney
- Attorney and Practice Magazine, Top 10 Immigration Law
- Lawyers of Distinction, 2019-2024
Attorney David V. Chipman
Bar Admission:
- Nebraska, 2005
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2007
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2017
Education:
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Juris Doctor - 2005
- Honors: With High Distinction
- Honors: Order of Coif
- Law Review, Nebraska Law Review, Executive Editor
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Minot, North Dakota
- M.B.A. - 2002
- Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
- B.S. - 1999
- Major: Physics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
- Manning Seltzer Award, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2012
Attorney Sean M. James
Bar Admission:
- Nebraska, 2014
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2014
- Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), 2014
Education:
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
- J.D. - 2014
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska
- B.A. - 2002
- Major: Spanish and International Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Robert Van Pelt American Inn of Court
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Marcos Cabanas
Bar Admission:
- Nebraska
Education:
- Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska
- J.D. - 2022
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- B.A. - 2019
- Central Community College
- A.A. - 2015
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Latino Law Students Association (Creighton), Member
- International Law Society (Creighton), Member
- Animal Law Society (Creighton), Member
- Multicultural Club (Central CC), Treasurer
- Frances M. Ryan Diversity Endowed Scholarship (Creighton)
- Nebraska Achievement Scholarship (UNL)
- U.S Hispanic Leadership Institute National Conference Scholarship (Central CC)
- Exceptional Student Award - Cultural Geography (Central CC)
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Olga M. Benítez Quiñones
Bar Admission:
- Nebraska
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, pro hac vice
Education:
- Interamerican School of Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- J.D. - 2007
- University of Puerto Rico
- M.B.A. - 2003
- University of Puerto Rico
- B.A. - 1999
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Carlos Alberto Monzon
This attorney practices in Nebraska and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Federal Criminal Law | Since 2020 |
| Criminal Defense | Since 2020 |
| Immigration | Since 2020 |