LINCOLN – David K. Arterburn, Papillion; John P. Hascall, Omaha; and PaTricia A. Freeman, Papillion, have submitted applications for appointment as Court of Appeals Judge in the 4th Judicial District consisting of portions of Douglas and Sarpy counties. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge...

Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, Mike Heavican, presented 12 Employee Recognition Awards to individuals and team members on September 30, 2016, during the Nebraska Supreme Court’s eighth annual recognition event. The Employee Recognition Committee selected 10 individuals and 1 team from...

LINCOLN – Thomas W. Fox, Lisa D. Martin-Price, both of Lincoln; William J. Birkel, Dirk V. Block, Matthew J. Buckley, Jennifer S. Caswell, all of Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as Workers’ Compensation Court Judge. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Laureen K. Van...

Reporters: The Judicial Nominating Commission for Workers’ Compensation Court is anticipating uploading a media release to the Judicial Branch Website before close of business today. If you are interested in reviewing the information, please check the front page of our website before 5:00 p.m...

The Douglas County District Court has announced the establishment of the first Veterans Treatment Court in the State of Nebraska. A formal ceremony will take place on Friday, November 4, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. in the Legislative Chamber of the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha...

The Nebraska Court of Appeals will be in session on the campus of Doane University in Crete on October 12, 2016. The Court of Appeals will divide into their customary two panels with three judges each to hold arguments at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. in Doane’s Heckman Auditorium. Court of...

As part of the Nebraska Supreme Court’s ongoing outreach and education efforts, Supreme Court Justices will hold oral arguments in the Johnny Carson Theatre on Norfolk High School campus on October 7, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. "Hosting the Nebraska Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Johnny Carson Theater at...

The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for the following individuals to be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska, having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule §3-117 for admission by examination. The swearing in...

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman, the Judicial Nominating Commission for Court of Appeals Judge in the 4th Judicial District (consisting of portions of Douglas and Sarpy Counties) will hold a public hearing in the Sarpy County Boardroom, 1210 Golden Gate Drive (2nd...

LINCOLN – Nebraska Court of Appeals Judge, John F. Irwin, has announced his intention to retire on November 1, 2016. In his letter of retirement to the Governor, Irwin noted, “I have enjoyed my 24 years on the court immensely and have had great satisfaction in taking on the challenges given to me as...