WHAT WE DO
We are a Nebraska law firm dedicated exclusively to Nebraska CDL and traffic defense.
Flatwater Legal focuses exclusively on CDL and traffic defense cases throughout Nebraska. We represent commercial drivers and motorists in courts statewide, helping protect licenses, livelihoods, and driving records.
CITATIONS WE HANDLE
We handle traffic citations statewide in Nebraska, including the following common violations:
All cases at Flatwater Legal are personally handled by attorney James Owen.
James focuses exclusively on CDL and traffic defense and represents commercial drivers in courts across Nebraska. He understands that for professional drivers, a traffic citation is not just a ticket. It can threaten your license, your job, and your ability to provide for your family
For more than 18 years, James has worked directly with commercial drivers and CDL-related issues, including roles in large-scale trucking and logistics operations and logistics management during his service in the United States Air Force. That experience gives him a practical understanding of how violations are viewed by employers, safety departments, and insurers, not just judges and prosecutors.
Because of that background, James approaches every case with one primary goal: protecting your CDL whenever possible. Clients work directly with him, receive clear explanations of their options, and get straightforward advice about what can realistically be achieved. No guesswork. No false promises.
Flatwater Legal is built for drivers who want their case handled efficiently and professionally, with a full understanding of what is at stake, so they can stay focused on the road, not the courthouse.
ABOUT FLATWATER LEGAL
WHY DRIVERS HIRE FLATWATER LEGAL
We focus exclusively on CDL and traffic defense.
This isn’t one of many practice areas—we handle traffic citations all day, every day, across Nebraska.
We work cases statewide and remotely.
Most matters can be handled without you traveling back to Nebraska, saving time and lost income.
We understand CDL consequences - not just fines.
Our approach is driven by how a citation affects your CDL, employment, insurance, and safety record.
We aim for efficient, practical resolutions.
Not every case goes to trial—and it shouldn’t. We focus on outcomes that make sense for drivers.
We deal with Nebraska courts and prosecutors regularly.
Knowing local procedures and expectations matters in traffic cases, especially for out-of-state drivers.
We communicate and actually respond.
Calls and emails don’t go unanswered. If you reach out, you’ll hear back.