Judgeship

2009 - present
Judge of the District Court, 4th Judicial District
Douglas County

Experience

Education

University of Nebraska College of Law, 1984
Juris Doctorate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1977
Bachelor of Science

Judicial/Law Related Activities 

Professional Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Foundation
American Bar Association
     Judicial Division

Nebraska Supreme Court Committees
Nebraska Commission on Judicial Qualifications, 1997-2009

Community Activities 

Honors and Awards

2017 Nebraska Supreme Court Distinguished Judge for Service to the Community: The highest honor given by the Chief Justice to recognize members of the judiciary for meritorious projects and exemplary accomplishments that enhance the vision of justice within Nebraska communities.

Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow:
Selection to become a Fellow in the Nebraska State Bar Foundation is based on the integrity and character of the lawyer/judge. The Foundation recognizes established legal professionals who are dedicated to improving the administration of  justice. Fellows are accredited by colleagues as leaders of the legal profession who contribute to the charitable and community education works of Foundation.  2010

Kids First Award, Project Harmony, 2000
Law Enforcement Professional of the Year, American Society for Industrial Security, 1996
Department of Justice Award, Law Enforcement Community Coordination committee, 1996
Volunteer Award of Appreciation, YWCA, 1993