Gov. Pillen appoints Carney as County Court Judge

LINCOLN – Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Patrick P. Carney of Norfolk as county court judge in the Seventh Judicial District.

That district consists of Antelope, Cuming, Madison, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties.

Carney founded Carney Law PC LLO in Norfolk where he handles a variety of legal issues including criminal matters, estate planning, real estate, business formation and family law. On a contractual basis, he also acts as a public defender in Antelope County.

Carney continues to serve on the Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy to which he was appointed in 2022, which provides legal services free of charge. He has served in a variety of leadership positions for the Madison County Bar Association, including as its president.