About
Bell Island is a Nebraska attorney at Island Law Office PC, LLO, who represents clients in criminal defense law, DUI, and probate matters. He began his legal career with the Scotts Bluff County Public Defender’s Office and opened his own practice in 1999. Since then, he has guided people through serious charges, license concerns, court hearings, and estate-related issues. His work focuses on clear advice, careful case review, and strong advocacy for clients who need steady legal support during difficult times in western Nebraska communities.
Bell earned his J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He also earned a B.A. in History and Soviet Studies from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. This education gave him a strong base in research, writing, legal analysis, and public speaking. His study of history helped him examine facts closely, understand complex records, and explain legal issues in a direct way. Those skills support his courtroom work and help clients better understand each step of their cases.
Bell is recognized for his focus on DUI defense. He is the only attorney in Nebraska listed as a board-certified specialist in DUI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense. He also serves as a Regent for that organization. His background includes leadership as the past president of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association and membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. These roles reflect his commitment to criminal defense, legal education, and high professional standards in challenging cases.
Bell Island helps people by preparing each case with attention to the law, the evidence, and the client’s goals. He has lectured on criminal law, trial practice, and DUI defense, which shows his depth of knowledge in these areas. He is admitted through the Nebraska State Bar, the Scotts Bluff County Bar, and the Federal District Court of Nebraska. His work gives clients professional guidance when they face DUI charges, criminal accusations, probate matters, or other local legal problems.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney/Owner, Island Law Office, PC, LLO
- Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
- Member, Scotts Bluff County Bar
- Member, National College for DUI Defense
- Past President, Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Licensed State
- Nebraska
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Hamline University
BA in History & Soviet Studies
Awards & Badges




- Assault & Battery
- DUI & DWI
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crime
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death




