Lancaster County District Court
The Lancaster County District Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court in Nebraska, where most civil and criminal cases are first heard. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the method Nebraska uses for its judges. This page lists the court's sitting judges, from Nebraska's official judicial directory.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Jennifer A. Huxoll | – |
| Darla S. Ideus | – |
| Andrew R. Jacobsen | – |
| Lori A. Maret | – |
| Kevin R. McManaman | – |
| Matthew O. Mellor | – |
| Ryan S. Post | – |
| Susan I. Strong | – |
No former judges on record.
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Lancaster County District Court are appointed by the governor to 6-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: Nebraska Judicial Branch, District Court Judges; selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-07-02. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).