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    New Lawyers Admitted to the Practice of Law During September Swearing-in Ceremony

    New Lawyers Admitted to the Practice of Law During September Swearing-in Ceremony

    September 21, 2023
    The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission. A swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. Click here for a list of individuals who participated in the ceremony. The Nebraska State Bar Commission, as part of the...Read more

    North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

    North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

    September 19, 2023
    MEDIA ADVISORY: North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The North Central Problem-Solving Court team is celebrating graduation. WHO: Judge Kale Burdick, Host WHEN: Monday, September 25, 2023 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Holt County Courtroom 204 North 4 th Street O’Neill, NE 68763 WHY: For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full...Read more

    Clerk Magistrate Darla Schiefelbein of the Platte County Court to Retire November 3

    Clerk Magistrate Darla Schiefelbein of the Platte County Court to Retire November 3

    September 18, 2023
    Platte County Court Clerk Magistrate Darla Schiefelbein submitted her notice of retirement effective November 3, 2023. She will retire with 29 years of service to the courts. Schiefelbein was appointed Clerk Magistrate of the Platte County Court in 1994. She supervises five staff in the court and is responsible for the court caseload and progression. Schiefelbein was appointed to the Nebraska Supreme Court Commission on Guardianships and Conservatorships in 2012. In 2013 she was selected to be...Read more

    October 5, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for County Court Judge Vacancy, Fourth Judicial District.

    October 5, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for County Court Judge Vacancy, Fourth Judicial District.

    September 18, 2023
    LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice John R. Freudenberg, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 4th Judicial District (consisting of Douglas County) will hold a public hearing at the Douglas County District Court, Courtroom #414, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023. At the hearing, the commission will receive information on the qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy in the office of county judge due to...Read more

    October 5, 2023, Application Deadline Set for District Court Judge Vacancy, Eleventh Judicial District

    October 5, 2023, Application Deadline Set for District Court Judge Vacancy, Eleventh Judicial District

    September 15, 2023
    LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey J. Funke, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in the 11 th Judicial District (consisting of Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas Counties) will hold a public hearing in the District Court Courtroom, Dawson County Courthouse, 700 North Washington, 3 rd Floor, Lexington, Nebraska, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on October 26...Read more

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at University of Nebraska – Omaha on September 15

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at University of Nebraska – Omaha on September 15

    September 11, 2023
    In honor of Constitution Day, the Nebraska Court of Appeals will be in session on the campus of the University of Nebraska - Omaha (UNO) on Friday, September 15, 2023. The six Court of Appeals judges will divide into their customary morning and afternoon panels with three judges per session. Morning arguments begin with an introductory presentation at 9:00 a.m. and afternoon court starts at 1:00 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center on the Omaha campus. Chief Judge Mike Pirtle of Omaha will...Read more

    Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation

    Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation

    September 5, 2023
    MEDIA ADVISORY: Sarpy County Wellness Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: Sarpy County Wellness Court graduation and celebration. WHO: Judge Stefanie Martinez, Presiding WHEN: September 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Courthouse 1210 Golden Gate Drive Papillion, NE 68046 WHY: For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Problem-...Read more

    North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

    North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

    September 1, 2023
    MEDIA ADVISORY: North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration WHAT: The North Central Problem-Solving Court team is celebrating graduation. WHO: Judge Tami Schendt, Host WHEN: Thursday, September 7, 2023 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Custer County Courtroom Custer County Justice Center 604 Heritage Drive Broken Bow, NE 68822 WHY: For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community...Read more

    Judicial Resources Commission to Hold Public Hearing September 15

    Judicial Resources Commission to Hold Public Hearing September 15

    August 31, 2023
    PUBLIC HEARING : The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. central daylight time, in Room 1507 of the State Capitol Building in Lincoln, Nebraska, to consider : Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the County Court, 4th Judicial District, due to the recent appointment of Judge Derek R. Vaughn to the District Court bench. Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the District Court, 11th Judicial District, due...Read more

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at University of Nebraska – Omaha on September 15

    Nebraska Court of Appeals Celebrates Constitution Day at University of Nebraska – Omaha on September 15

    August 28, 2023
    In honor of Constitution Day, the Nebraska Court of Appeals will be in session on the campus of the University of Nebraska - Omaha (UNO) on Friday, September 15, 2023. The six Court of Appeals judges will divide into their customary morning and afternoon panels with three judges per session. Morning arguments begin with an introductory presentation at 9:30 a.m. and afternoon court starts at 1:00 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center on the Omaha campus. Chief Judge Mike Pirtle of Omaha will...Read more

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