Hon. Candice J. Novak
Judgeship
2020 – present
Judge of Separate Juvenile Court
Douglas County
Experience
2018 – 2020
Juvenile Court Attorney, Sarpy County Juvenile Court
Papillion, NE
2010 – 2020
Private practice of law, Solo practitioner
Omaha, NE
2006 – 2010
Private practice of law, Associate Attorney
Omaha, NE
Education
Creighton University School of Law, 2004
Juris Doctorate
College of Saint Mary, 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Paralegal Studies
Judicial/Law Related Professional Activities
Professional Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
National Counsel of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Member
Nebraska Supreme Court Commissions/Committees
Commission on Children in the Courts, Guardian ad Litem Subcommittee
Professional Appointments and Projects
Nebraska State Bar Association Juvenile Law Section, Legislative Committee Co-Chair, 2020
National Association of Counsel for Children, Nebraska State Coordinator, 2020 – current
National Association of Counsel for Children Law Office Project 2.0
American Bar Association Solo, Small Practice and General Practice Division
American Bar Association Law Practice Division
Judicial and Law Related Activities
Douglas County National Adoption Day, Organizing Judge, 2022 – current
Juvenile Justice Strategic Planning Council, Member, 2024
Nebraska Guardian ad Litem Project, Co-founder, 2015 – current
Douglas County Zero to Three Family Drug Treatment Court, Member, 2007 – 2012