Investiture Ceremony for Court of Appeals Judge Freeman Set for July 1 at State Capitol
The swearing-in ceremony of Judge PaTricia A. Freeman as Judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:00 p.m. at the Nebraska State Capitol in the 2nd Floor Rotunda,1445 K Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Judge Todd Hutton will officiate, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals Francie Riedmann will administer the oath of office, and Lt. Governor Joe Kelly will present the Certificate of Appointment on behalf of the Governor. Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke and Supreme Court justices will participate in the ceremony.
The public is invited to attend.
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Background Information
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PaTricia A. Freeman of Papillion was appointed Court of Appeals judge for the Fourth Judicial District of Nebraska on April 11, 2025.
The judicial vacancy is due to the June 30, 2025, retirement of Court of Appeals Judge David Arterburn.
Read Judge Freeman’s Judicial Profile: Hon. PaTricia A. Freeman