Area judges get good marks from attorneys

Judges serving the 12th Judicial District, which includes Cheyenne County, received good marks from attorneys practicing in local court rooms.

The review, held by the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA), is a biennial poll the NSBA uses to eveluate judges across the state.

"While not an absolute measure, the poll give practicing attorneys the opportunity to evaluate judges on a variety of important criteria," said Tom Maul, president of the NSBA.

In a press release, the NSBA said 55 percent of judges statewide were given a 90 percent or higher retention approval. Forty-four judges received a...