Hon. Jeffrey J. Funke
Judgeship
Judge of the Supreme Court, 5th Judicial District
2013 - 2016
Judge of the District Court, 2nd Judicial District
Cass, Sarpy, & Otoe counties
2007 - 2013
Judge of the County Court, 2nd Judicial District
2008 - 2010
Presiding Judge of the 2nd Judicial District, County Court
2016
Presiding Judge of the 2nd Judicial District, District Court
Experience
Private practice of law and Otoe County Attorney
1997 - 2005
Private practice of law and Deputy County Attorney, Otoe County
1994 - 1997
Private practice of law and Deputy Public Defender, Otoe County
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law, 1994
Juris Doctorate with Honors
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1991
Bachelor of Science Business
Judicial/Law Related Activities
Professional Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association
Second Judicial District Bar Association
Disciplinary Committee, past member
Annual Law Day Job Shadowing Program
Volunteer Judge for Nebraska High School Mock Trial Competitions
Co-Chair, Nebraska State Bar Foundation PEOPLE Bench /Media Committee
Presented to local grade schools and high schools concerning the role of the courts
Nebraska State Bar/Local Attorney Association Committees
Second Judicial District Bar Association, former president, 1999
Nebraska State Bar Association House of Delegates, past member
Nebraska Supreme Court Committees
Case Management Committee for Nebraska Trial Courts, County Court Representative
Co-Chair Uniform Statewide Rule: Cameras in the Courtroom
Facilitator for new judge leadership program
Language Access Committee, Ex-officio
Nebraska County Judges Association
Executive Committee, past member
Instructor for New Judge Orientation, civil matters
Nebraska District Judges Association
Judicial Education Committee for Nebraska Trial Courts, District Court Representative
Instructor for New Judge Orientation, civil matters
Honors and Awards
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow:
Selection to become a Fellow in the Nebraska State Bar Association 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 the Foundation.
Community Activities
Judge for State Oratorical Competition for the American Legion
St. Mary's Community Hospital, past Board of Directors
Morton James Public Library Foundation, past secretary
Nebraska City Airport Authority, past member
Friends of Arbor Lodge Foundation, former vice-president