U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Nebraska
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska serves the entire state with two primary staffed locations in Omaha and Lincoln, and a divisional venue in North Platte for hearings. While the court is centralized, it maintains specific operational hours and jurisdictional boundaries that practitioners and debtors must navigate.
By Alexander Hernandez, J.D., Professor, and Author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge).
General Court Contact & Locations for the District of Nebraska
The Clerk’s Office provides administrative support, including CM/ECF assistance and filing inquiries. It is important to note that court staff are prohibited from providing legal advice.
| Office Role | Contact Information |
| Omaha Clerk’s Office (Main) | (402) 661-7444 |
| Lincoln Clerk’s Office | (402) 437-1625 |
| General Email Inquiries | nebml_questions@neb.uscourts.gov |
| Public Support Hours | Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Omaha) |
| Clerk of Court | Diane L. Zech |
Professor’s Note: The Lincoln office has specific walk-in hours (typically Tuesdays and Wednesdays), though telephone support is available throughout the business week. Always verify the current walk-in schedule before traveling to the Lincoln courthouse. Consider filing online through the court’s online filing system PACER.gov. I explain in this video and article how to use PACER.
Federal Bankruptcy Judges
As of January 1, 2026, the District of Nebraska has transitioned to new leadership within the bankruptcy bench as Judge Kruse is now designated the Chief Judge per General Order No. 2025-05.
| Judge | Primary Location | Phone Number |
| Hon. Brian S. Kruse, Chief Judge | Lincoln / Omaha | (402) 437-1620 |
| Hon. Thomas L. Saladino | Omaha | (402) 661-7482 |
Practice Note: Proposed orders in Nebraska are generally submitted through the CM/ECF “Upload” feature. Specific chambers’ email addresses should only be used when explicitly directed by local rules or a specific court order. The local rules can be found via this link.
Divisional Office Locations
While electronic filing is the standard and recommended, in-person filings are accepted at the following locations. Note that North Platte is a hearing location; all paper filings should typically be directed to Omaha or Lincoln.
Omaha (Main Office)
- Location: Roman L. Hruska Federal Courthouse, 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite 1125, Omaha, NE 68102.
- Phone: (402) 661-7444.
Lincoln
- Location: Robert V. Denney Federal Building, 100 Centennial Mall North, Room 460, Lincoln, NE 68508.
- Phone: (402) 437-1625.
North Platte (Hearing Site)
- Location: Lincoln County Courthouse, 301 North Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101.
- Note: This location is used for judicial proceedings for Western Nebraska residents.
Counties Served by Each Division
The District of Nebraska is generally split into an Eastern and Western focus for hearing convenience, though all filings are processed through a centralized system.
- Omaha Division: Serving the highly populated eastern corridor, including Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Dodge, Washington, and surrounding counties.
- Lincoln Division: Serving Lancaster, Saunders, York, Seward, and the central-east counties.
- North Platte Venue: Serving the western counties such as Scotts Bluff, Lincoln, Dawson, and the Panhandle region.
Local Rules & Resources
The information provided on Bankruptcy.blog. Nebraska has specific Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that were significantly updated effective January 1, 2026. I highly recommend that you review these local rules before filing any motions or petitions and regularly review for updates.
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For the most current and accurate information, visit the official website: United States Bankruptcy Court – District of Nebraska.
Professor Hernandez is an attorney specializing in consumer finance and debt relief. He is the published author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge Publishing) and teaches law and finance courses in both English and Spanish for an international university.
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