LINCOLN- Gov. Jim Pillen has selected a district judge from his hometown of Columbus as the next associate justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court. Platte County District Judge Jason M. Bergevin succeeds Justice Jeffrey Funke, whom Pillen elevated in the fall to chief justice. Bergevin joined his district court in 2022, which was his first judgeship.

“I am honored to be chosen as the next judge of the Nebraska Supreme Court from the Fifth Judicial District,” Bergevin said in a statement. “Three highly qualified applicants stepped forward for this position. I appreciate Governor Pillen’s confidence in me. I will work hard to continue serving the Nebraska Judicial Branch and the people of our state.”

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