Timothy Sopinski

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.

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Nebraska

Since 1997

Federal Circuit

Since 1997

Lawyer

Sopinski Law Office

2018 - 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

2016 - 2018

Served as legal counsel for the Commission charged with hearing and deciding property tax appeals in Nebraska.

Chief Deputy County Attorney

Dodge County Attorney

2010 - 2016

Prosecuted crimes and represented the county in civil matters.

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

J.D. (1997) | Law

1994 - 1997

Honors: Moot Court Board

Gustavus Adolphus College

B.A. (1994) | History

1990 - 1994

Dodge County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Nebraska State Bar Association  # 21332

Member

1997 - Current

Nebraska County Attorneys Association

Member

2010 - 2016

What Every Home and Business Owner Should Know About Property Taxes in Nebraska

Sopinski Law Office Blog

June 20, 2018

Q. A guy I know must serve a minimum sentence of 15 years, and yet he isn't eligible for parole for 35 years...

July 27, 2018

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?

July 27, 2018

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.