Gov. Pillen appoints new associate justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court

LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) – Governor Jim Pillen today announced the appointment of the Honorable Jason M. Bergevin of Columbus as an associate justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court, representing the Fifth Judicial District.

“Judge Bergevin is a dedicated jurist with extensive experience as an attorney and most recently as a district judge representing the Fifth Judicial District,” said Gov. Pillen. “I have great confidence in Judge Bergevin’s abilities, and I know he has deep respect and integrity when it comes to matters of the court. I am pleased to elevate him to this role on Nebraska’s Supreme Court.”

“I am honored to be chosen as the next judge of the Nebraska Supreme Court from the Fifth Judicial District,” said Justice Bergevin. “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.”

In addition to his recent role as district judge (2022), Bergevin played a key role in launching one of Nebraska’s newest problem-solving courts in Platte County this summer. He previously served as an assistant attorney general for seven years, collaborating with county attorneys on complex cases, advising state agencies, and reviewing regulations. Bergevin also held several positions in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps until 2022 and gained experience in the Lancaster County Attorney’s office and the Weld County District Attorney’s office in Greeley, Colorado.

Bergevin earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) and a juris doctor from Western New England University School of Law in Massachusetts.

The Fifth Judicial District for the Nebraska Supreme Court includes the counties of Butler, Cass, Clay, Colfax, Fillmore, Gage, Hall, Hamilton, Jefferson, Johnson, Merrick, Nance, Nemaha, Nuckolls, Otoe, Pawnee, Platte, Polk, Richardson, Saline, Saunders, Seward, Thayer, Webster, and York.

The vacancy followed Judge Jeffrey Funke’s appointment as chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

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