Allison O’Neill, Child and Family Service Specialist for the Department of Health and Human Services, has been selected to serve as York County Court clerk magistrate in York.  O’Neill will begin work upon the retirement of current clerk magistrate Kathy Barnes on February 11, 2022.

“Allison’s work with DHHS supplements her degree in criminal justice with real-world experience.  Her knowledge and insight into the workings of the court, along with her passion for service, make Allison an excellent leader for York County Court during these exciting days of change in the judicial branch,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly.    

County court clerk magistrates work under the general direction of the presiding county judge supervising, assigning, and directing the work of all staff within the county court.  The position carries a high level of responsibility for the people, paperwork, finances and records of the court. O’Neill will be responsible to ensure the efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and for investigating and evaluating potential procedural changes.

O’Neill will work in the 5th Judicial District with fellow clerk magistrates Angela Lewandowski of Aurora, Jodie Roberts of Osceola, Shirley Stuart-Monroe of Fullerton, Ellen Faltys of Schuyler, Sheila Beins of Seward, Diane Wagner of Wahoo, Deanne Uhrmacher of David City, Lisa Langan of Albion, Darla Schiefelbein of Columbus, and Maria Segura-Rodriguez of Central City. Judges Lynelle D. Homolka, Andrew R. Lange, C. Jo Petersen, Frank J. Skorupa, and Stephen R. Twiss direct the operation of the county courts in The 5th judicial district, which includes Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York Counties.