Max J. Kelch

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

Max J. Kelch
Associate Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court
In office February 3, 2016 – January 23, 2018
Appointed by	Pete Ricketts
Preceded by	Michael McCormack
Succeeded by	vacant
Personal details
Education	University of Nebraska–Lincoln B.S. University of Nebraska College of Law J.D.

Biography

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 City, and Nebraska City, a special prosecutor in Johnson County, an Otoe County attorney, and a private practice lawyer.[2]

State court service

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

On February 3, 2016 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

1. "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.

External links

• Max J. Kelch at Ballotpedia