Lancaster County District Court
A general-jurisdiction trial court in Nebraska.
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.
Current judges
- Jennifer A. Huxoll
- Darla S. Ideus
- Andrew R. Jacobsen
- Lori A. Maret
- Kevin R. McManaman
- Matthew O. Mellor
- Ryan S. Post
- Susan I. Strong
Former judges
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 as of 2026-07-01 (official state directory). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).