Max J. Kelch

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Max J. Kelch
Associate Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court
In office
February 3, 2016 – January 23, 2018
Appointed byPete Ricketts
Preceded byMichael McCormack
Succeeded byJonathan Papik
Personal details
EducationUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS)
University of Nebraska College of Law (JD)

Max J. Kelch is a former Associate Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Biography

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Kelch received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1979 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1981.[1]

Kelch began his legal career in 1982. He has worked as a deputy attorney in Nemaha County, Syracuse, and Nebraska City, a special prosecutor in Johnson County, an Otoe County attorney, and a private practice lawyer.[2]

State court service

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Kelch served as a Judge of the County Court, 2nd Judicial District from 2005 to 2007 and as a Judge of the District Court, 2nd Judicial District from 2007 to 2016.[1]

Nebraska Supreme Court service

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On February 3, 2016 Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced his appointment of Kelch to the Supreme Court because of the retirement of Michael McCormack.[3] He was sworn in on March 11, 2016.[4] Kelch resigned on January 23, 2018 effective immediately due a proposed ethics investigation.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hon. Max J. Kelch". Nebraska Supreme Court. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  2. ^ "Former Otoe County Prosecutor Appointed to Nebraska Supreme Court". News Channel Nebraska. February 3, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "Gov. Ricketts Appoints Judge Max J. Kelch to the Supreme Court" (Press release). February 3, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  4. ^ Pilger, Lori (March 11, 2016). "Kelch sworn in as Supreme Court justice". Lincoln Journal Star.
  5. ^ Cooper, Todd; Duggan, Joe (February 6, 2018). "Nebraska Supreme Court judge resigned after ethics complaint; sexual comments emerge". omaha.com. Omaha World Herald. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
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Legal offices
Preceded by Associate Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court
2016–2018
Vacant