Nebraska County Court Judge Linda Caster Senff, 5th Judicial District, announced her retirement effective October 31, 2020. Senff was appointed to the bench in 2005 and was retained in her position by area voters, most recently in 2014. In her letter to the Governor and Chief Justice, Senff noted,...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey J. Funke, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 6th Judicial District (consisting of Burt, Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Thurston, Washington Counties) will hold a public hearing in the County Court Courtroom, Dakota County...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jonathan J. Papik, the Judicial Nominating Commission for Separate Juvenile Judge in Lancaster County will hold a public hearing in Legislative Hearing Room 1525 of the State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on October 27, 2020. The...

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 September 15th at 1...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduaton and Celebration WHAT: The Douglas County District Court is pleased to announce that three (3) participants have successfully completed the Adult Drug Court Program. This ceremony will bring the total number of participants who have graduated from the...

After just over forty years on the bench, First Judicial District County Court Judge Steven B. Timm will retire October 31, 2020. In his notice to the Governor, Timm noted, “Since my appointment by Governor Thone, I have had the opportunity to observe the judicial branch grow, improve, and strive to...

Judge of the District Court, Third Judicial District, John A. Colborn, has announced his retirement effective October 31, 2020. In his notice to the Governor, Colborn noted, “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of the State of Nebraska as a district court judge for the last...

The Nebraska Supreme Court will hear arguments on three ballot initiative challenges this week. Wednesday afternoon the Court will hear lawyers argue State ex rel. McNally v. Evnen (expanded gaming) and on Thursday afternoon the Court will hear arguments on State ex rel. Wagner v. Evnen (medical...

The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time to determine, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 24-1204 and 1206: Whether a judicial vacancy exists in the County Court of the 6th Judicial District, due to the retirement of...

Judge Michael W. Pirtle, Omaha, has been appointed Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals beginning September 13, 2020. “The Supreme Court looks forward to working with Judge Pirtle as Chief Judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals,” said Nebraska Chief Justice Mike Heavican. “Judge Pirtle has been an...