NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of Nebraska:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • approves public bond issues
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support


Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

First National Bank Building 1620 Dodge St, Suite 1400 Omaha NE 68102 Phone:(402) 661-3700 Toll free:(800) 889-9124 Fax: (402) 661-3082

487 Federal Building 100 Centennial Mall North Lincoln NE 68508 Phone:(402) 437-5241 Toll free:(800) 889-9123 Fax: (402) 437-5390

Office of the Attorney General 2115 State Capitol Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471-2682 (FAX): (402) 471-3297 (toll-free): (800) 727-6432 En Espanol: (888) 850-7555


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