Hon. Donna F. Taylor
Judgeship
2001 - present
Judge of the County Court, 7th Judicial District
Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, & Wayne counties
2006, 2009, 2012, 2017, 2020
Presiding Judge of the 7th Judicial District, County Court
2010
Judge of the Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Drug Court, Madison County
Experience
Antelope County Attorney’s office, county attorney
1984 - 2001
Private practice of law
1986 - 2001
Elgin City Attorney’s Office, city attorney
1980 - 1984
Private practice of law
1977 - 1980
Private practice of law, law clerk
Education
Creighton University School of Law, 1980
Juris Doctorate
Creighton University, 1977
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Judicial/Law Related Activities
Professional Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Foundation
Nebraska State Bar/Local Attorney Association Committees
Nebraska County Attorney Association
Board of Directors, 1999 - 2000
Legislative Committee, 1998 - 2000
Nebraska Supreme Court Committees
Supreme Court Personnel Board, alternate member
Nebraska Judicial Structure and Administration Task Force
Law Day, member, 2005 - present
PEOPLE (Public Education Outreach Promoting the Law & Equity) Sub-Committee
Nebraska County Judges Association
Vice-President, present
Judicial Education Committee
Executive Committee, 2005-2012
President, 2010-2011
Education Committee
Community Activities
5th Grade Job Shadow, coordinator
Nebraska High School Mock Trial Project
Regional coordinator, 1987 - present
State Competition, several years
National Competition, 1996
Honors and Awards
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow selection is based on the integrity and character of the lawyer/judge. Fellows are accredited by colleagues as leaders of the legal profession who contribute to charitable works and community education. Membership recognizes established legal professionals dedicated to improving the administration of justice.
President, 1989
Member, 1987 - 1989