Renee Mathias
Defender, Philanthropist, Attorney at Berry Law
As a Criminal Defense lawyer Renee Mathias passionately defends her clients’ freedom and liberties. While Renee focuses a large part of her practice on federal white-collar matters, she continues to represent clients charged with serious felonies in Nebraska state courts. Recently Renee obtained not guilty verdicts for her clients in first degree murder and felony sex assault cases. She was victorious in the Nebraska Court of Appeals where the Court of Appeals overturned a trial court’s decision.
Renee began her career as a prosecutor in the Douglas County Attorney’s office where she prosecuted crimes of domestic violence, sex assault, and murder. Shortly after moving to private practice, Renee won a federal jury trial garnering a not guilty verdict for a client charged with conspiracy. While many criminal defense attorneys shy away from federal court, Renee appreciates the complexities of federal criminal cases.
Renee enjoys using her background in accounting to assist people charged with financial crimes. She enjoys digging deep into the numbers and the facts and working with forensic accountants to help hard-working business leaders fight government over-reach.
A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Renee earned her undergraduate degree from Creighton University and her Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law. Renee is licensed to practice in Nebraska and Iowa. She is also a member of the Omaha Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
The daughter of a Korean War Veteran, Renee chose to join Berry Law due to the firm’s commitment to Veterans, vision for the future, and involvement in the community. She is a passionate proponent of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and volunteers for the organization because Renee’s father lost his battle with Parkinson’s in 2015.
When Mathias isn’t practicing law or volunteering, she spends her time with family and friends. She’s the proud owner of a German Shepherd and enjoys the outdoors, riding her bike, and working out.
Work with Renee"My family was in need of legal representation, and Berry Law was the perfect choice. Renee Mathias was confident and knowledgeable about our situation. She did an amazing job explaining how we should proceed, with navigating us through a very stressful time. Thank you Renee!"
- C.F.
"Renee is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Nebraska. I refer Renee cases often which is one of the best compliments one attorney can give to another."
- M.B.
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Bar Admissions
- Nebraska
- Iowa