LINCOLN – Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Steven J. Twohig, both of Elkhorn; Makayla S. Danner, Todd O. Engleman, Beau G. Finley, and Grant A. Forsberg, all of Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as County Court Judge in the 4th Judicial District consisting of Douglas County. The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy is Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Lawrence E. Barrett, effective January 31, 2019.

The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held in the Douglas County District Court, Courtroom #501, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The Commission will review all applicants for the office at that time. The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening.

A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/committees-commissions/judicial-nominating-commission-fourth-district-county-court.

For special accommodations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (402) 471-3730.  For persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE.