Leta Fornoff

Leta Fornoff is a dedicated Nebraska attorney who provides practical legal guidance to individuals and families facing serious legal issues. Through decades of private practice in Fremont, she has handled matters involving criminal defense, personal injury, family law, bankruptcy law, and estate planning at Fornoff & Schutt, P.C. Her work focuses on helping clients understand the legal process and protecting their rights in court. She is admitted to practice in federal state, and county courts, allowing her to represent clients effectively across the justice system today.

Leta earned her Undergraduate Degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska. She later completed her J.D. at the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln, Nebraska, graduating with distinction. Her legal training prepared her for complex courtroom work and public service. Early in her career, she served as a clerk to Chief Justice Hastings of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Leta has spent more than two decades serving the Fremont community through dedicated legal representation. In private practice for over twenty-two years, she has guided clients through difficult legal situations with steady advice and clear communication. Her work often involves protecting families’ interests, defending individuals in criminal matters, and helping injured people seek fair compensation. She is also Guardian Ad Litem certified, allowing her to advocate for children in sensitive juvenile court proceedings when needed most.

Leta Fornoff is an active member of the legal community and several professional organizations. She belongs to the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Dodge County Bar Association, where she previously served as President. Her service extends beyond the courtroom. She has supported organizations such as CASA and the Fremont Crisis Center, known as The Bridge. She also serves as a Hearing Officer for Fremont Schools and as a Commissioner for Fremont Housing Agency.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Fornoff & Schutt, P.C.
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
• Former President, Dodge County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska
  Bachelor of Science

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