Honorable Patrick R. McDermott

1997 – present 

(Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, & York counties)

 

1978 – 1997 

County Attorney (part-time): Perkins, Arthur, Hayes, Logan, & Garden counties

 

1974 – 1978

Douglas County Public Defender’s Office - Omaha, NE

 

1969 – 1971

Contractor to NASA, programmer-analyst - College Park, MD

 

1967 – 1969

Defense Intelligence Agency, intelligence analyst - Washington DC

 

Masters in Public Administration

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor of Arts

 

Nebraska State Bar Association

 

Judicial Structure Task Force

 

Interpreter Advisory Committee

Commission on Children in the Courts

Automation Committee

Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative, lead judge, 5th Judicial District 

Process Re-Engineering Committee, chairman

 

Legislation Committee, chairperson

 

Juvenile and Family Law Advisory Committee

 

Mock Trial Project

 

2007 Nebraska Supreme Court Outstanding Judge for service to the Judiciary: is 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. 

 

Commendation, from the Defense Intelligence Agency

 

Outstanding Volunteer, Nebraska Association of County Officials Outstanding Service, 3rd Congressional District of Nebraska