Hon. Michael A. Smith
District
2
County
Cass
Court(s)
Cass District Court
346 Main Street, Room 303
Plattsmouth
NE
68048
Phone
Fax
(402) 296-9345
Judgeship
2016-present
District Court Judge, 2nd Judicial District
Cass, Otoe, and Sarpy counties
Experience
1994-2016
Lead Deputy County Attorney
Sarpy County Attorney's Office
1991-1994
Associate Attorney
Young and LaPuzza
1989-1991
Associate Attorney
Peter, Peter and Fennell
1987-1990
Attorney
Solo Practitioner, Omaha, NE
1986-1987
Attorney/Claims Analyst
Werner Enterprises Inc.
Education
Creighton University School of Law, 1986
Juris Doctorate
Creighton University, 1984
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Judicial/Law Related Activities
Professional Affiliations
Elected Member, House of Delegates, Nebraska State Bar Association
Sarpy County Bar Association, past President, Vice President, and Treasurer
Nebraska Bar Association
Omaha Bar Association, past member
Omaha Barristers Club, past President
Legal Community Activities
Attorney Coach for Platteview High School Mock Trial team
Provided pro bono legal services for The Friends of the Springfield, Nebraska Memorial Library, the South Sarpy Activities Association, the Springfield Youth Activities Association, and the Springfield Community Foundation
Community Activities
Active member of First United Methodist Church of Springfield
Administrative Council
Staff and Parish Relations Committee
Trustees Committee
Youth Activities & Sunday School
Coached youth soccer and basketball
Region VI Behavioral Health Advisory Board member representing Sarpy County
Honors and Awards
(2) Justice in Action Awards from the Sarpy County Attorney for Outstanding Performance and Trial Performance