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Honorable Michael J. Owens
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Judgeship
1996 – present
Judge of the District Court, 5th Judicial District
(Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, & York)
2008 – 2010
Presiding Judge of the 5th Judicial District, District Court
Experience
1979 – 1996
Hamilton County Attorney - Aurora, NE
1976 – 1996
Private practice of law - Aurora, NE
1972 – 1976
United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG)
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law, 1972
Juris Doctorate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1970
Bachelor of Arts
Judicial/Law Related Activities
Professional Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Foundation
The Florida Bar, 1976-2009 (Now Inactive Status)
Nebraska Supreme Court Committees
Legislative-Judicial Visit Program, 2008
Nebraska Supreme Court Pro Se Committee/Limited Scope Representation Sub-Committee, 2008
Judge, Law Day Essay Contest, 2006
Co-Coordinator, Nebraska Bar Mock Trial Project, 1998 – 2011
Nebraska District Judges Association
Chairperson, Child Support Guidelines Committee
Member, Children in District Court Sub-Committee
Honors and Awards
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow selection is based on the integrity and character of the lawyer/judge. Fellows are accredited by colleagues as leaders of the legal profession who contribute to charitable works and community education. Membership recognizes established legal professionals dedicated to improving the administration of justice.
This page was last modified on Thursday, September 20, 2012
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