County Attorney
Joseph Casson
422 E Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
Phone: (402) 729-6813
Fax: (402) 729-6832
The county attorney has the duty of prosecuting all criminal cases in the county on behalf of the State of Nebraska. The county attorney also represents the county in civil actions and advises the Board of Commissioners and other county officials with respect to legal issues that arise. The county attorney’s office processes tax foreclosures on real estate, handles matter that fall within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, and conducts mental health board proceedings as may be required. The county attorney is also the ex officio county coroner.
The county attorney’s office does not provide free legal services to residents of the county.
Diversion Services
Jefferson County Diversion Services
422 E Street, Suite 5
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 587-5459
diversionservices@jeffconebraska.us
Jefferson County Attendance Support
422 E Street, Suite 5
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 587-5458
attendancesupport@jeffconebraska.us
Resources:
Legal Aid: 1-877-250-2016
Nebraska State Bar Association Lawyer Referral: 1-800-927-0117
Volunteer Lawyers Project: 1-800-742-3005
Nebraska State Capitol Library: 1-402-471-3189
Email: NSC.lawlibrary@nebraska.gov