Nebraska Court of Appeals
Lincoln · An intermediate appellate court in Nebraska.
The Nebraska Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in Nebraska, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Nebraska Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the same method Nebraska uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
Roster as of the CourtListener bulk-data snapshot (2026-03-31): recent departures and appointments may not be reflected, so it is shown as “on record,” not “currently serving.”
Judges on record
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Theodore L. Carlson | 1998–2011 |
| Lindsey Miller-Lerman | 1992–1998 |
| Richard Sievers | 1991–2013 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Nebraska Court of Appeals 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: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data as of 2026-03-31 (CourtListener bulk snapshot). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).