Attorney Biography
Justin Kalemkiarian was born and raised in Lincoln before leaving the state for college in Minnesota, where he graduated with a Psychology degree and participated in the Order of Omega and Psychology Honors program, a fraternity, rugby, and intramural sports. During college, Justin interned for a US Congressman in Washington, D.C. and for the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yerevan, Armenia, helping him to see the disparity between a world-leading government and that of a still-emerging government. Following college, Justin moved to Minneapolis where he worked for an international non-profit family foundation dedicated to helping foster prosperity in the country of Armenia. While in Minneapolis, Justin enjoyed everything that uptown and downtown had to offer and joined local and state cycling advocacy groups to help protect and expand cycling opportunities.
For the past 10 years, Justin has dedicated his life to representing clients who face criminal charges, professional license defense matters, Title IX matters, and other civil matters.
While working with the family foundation and during his time in Armenia, Justin learned the importance of the rule of law and decided to go to law school. He then enrolled at the University of Iowa where he continued his service and dedication to the community through numerous student activities. Justin graduated from Iowa in 2013 and passed the Illinois bar exam that fall.
Justin is dedicated to the protections that the U.S. Constitution affords all Americans and believes that the Constitution is only as strong as the way it is applied to those accused of a crime. He understands that when you are in trouble, you need to ensure that your rights are vigorously protected. Justin has extensive court experience, arguing cases all over Nebraska in both State and Federal courts, as well as the Federal 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Justin understands that trial preparation starts from the initial consultation and he works strategically to get the best possible result. He is licensed to practice in Nebraska, Illinois, and the Federal District Court of Nebraska.