Hon. Lynelle D. Homolka



Hon. Lynelle D. Homolka
Judgeship
2021 – Present
Judge of the County Court, 5th Judicial District
Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York
Experience
2011 – 2021
Merrick County Attorney
Central City, NE
2011 – 2014
Central Community College, Adjunct Criminal Law Instructor
Grand Island, NE
2001 – 2010
Hall County, Deputy County Attorney
Grand Island, NE
2000 – 2001
Merrick County, Deputy County Attorney
Central City, NE
2000 – 2001
Private Practice, Associate
Central City, NE
Education
Washburn University School of Law, 1997 – 2000
Juris Doctorate, Dean’s Honor Student
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994 – 1997
Bachelor of Science, Dean’s Honor Student
Judicial/Law Related Activities
Nebraska State Bar Association, 2000 – Present
National District Attorney’s Association, 2000 – 2021
Nebraska County Attorney’s Association, 2000 – 2021
Nebraska Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Task Force, 2018 – 2021
Nebraska Children’s Commission, 2016 – 2020
Governor’s Commission for the Protection of Children, 2015 – Present
5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court, Board of Directors, 2014 – 2021
Community Associations
Nebraska Bar Foundation Mock Trial Coach & Judge
Grand Island Crisis Center, Board of Directors, 2012 – 2016
Merrick County Youth Council, Board of Directors, 2011 – 2021
Housing Agency of Central City, Board of Directors, 2011 – 2016
Association for Child Abuse Prevention of Grand Island, 2008 – 2010
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Community Response Team, 2008 – 2021
Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Central Nebraska, Board of Directors, 2008 – 2010
Honors and Awards
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Education/Awareness Team Award, 2011
NSBA Leadership Academy, 2010 – 2011
Champion for Children Award, 2008