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.

Looking for other states’ bankruptcy court systems? Click here.

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 author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge) and teaches law and finance courses in both English and Spanish at an international university.

Educational Resources

For Institutions: Colleges and universities can purchase or request examination copies of my textbook directly from Routledge Publishing.
For Students & Practitioners: Single print and digital copies are available via Amazon Books.
Video Lectures: Stream comprehensive legal breakdowns and video explanations on the Prof. Hernandez YouTube Channel.

Bankruptcy Court & Consumer Resources

Explore a deep dive for consumer guides and court directories to navigate your legal options:

A step-by-step master guide on Filing for Bankruptcy and Navigating the Petition.
Access full directories for the Federal Bankruptcy Court System and Trustee Contact Information.
Protect your assets by reviewing your specific State Bankruptcy Exemptions or compare them against the Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions.
Prepare for your court date with the updated brief on the 341 Meeting of Creditors Rules and Procedures.

Please note that the information on this site does not constitute legal advice and should be considered for informational purposes only.