Lancaster County

District Court

Referee Office

Resources

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Legal Aid of Nebraska

941 "O" St., 825 Terminal Bldg., Lincoln, NE 68508
Free legal service in civil matters for low-income individuals.
Phone: (402) 435-2161

Department of Health and Human Services,

Child Support Division
Calls for legal assistance with child support modifications.
Phone: (402) 471-9103 800-831-4573

VRU (Call Center for State Disbursement Unit,

The VRU is a toll free number to access payment information, which

includes last payment amount, last payment date, disbursement date, etc.

You can also transfer to a customer service representative.
Phone: 1-877-631-9973

Legal Services,

Kathryn Bellman, Nebraska Bar Association
Lawyer referrals.
Phone: (402) 475-7091

University of Nebraska College of Law Civil Clinic Law Program,

Rm 172, Lincoln, NE 68583
Representation in civil matters. Upon appointment by judicial court, will represent in certain cases.
We provide free legal services to low-income individuals.
Phone: (402) 472-3271

Lincoln/Lancaster Mediation Center,

1033 "O" St., Suite 612, Lincoln, NE 68508
Low cost impartial mediation services to assist in resolving disputes related to family, workplace, consumer, community issues, etc. Conflict resolution training for youth and families.
Phone: (402) 434-9480

State Court Administrator's Office,

1220 State Capitol Building, Lincoln, NE 68509
Answer questions pertaining to the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines, legislation pertaining to the guidelines, child support, judgment interest rate, mediation, etc.
Phone: (402) 471-3730

Lancaster County Public Defenders Office,

555 S. 10th St., Lincoln, NE 68508
Free legal service by court appointment to people unable to hire a private attorney for felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile hearings.
V/TDD: (402) 441-7631

Nebraska Ombudsman's Office,

State Capitol, Rm 807, Lincoln, NE 68509
Investigates miscellaneous complaints involving administrative agencies or state government.
Phone: (402) 471-2035

Nebraska Civil Liberties Union,

941 "O", Suite 1020, Lincoln, NE 68508
Represents those persons whose civil liberties have been infringed upon, education and legislation to promote civil liberties.
Phone: (402) 476-8091

Rape/Spouse Abuse Crisis Center,

2545 N. St., Lincoln, NE 68510
Assist with protection orders, legal advocacy, lawyer referrals for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and incest.
Phone: (402) 476-2110 V/TDD : (402) 476-2168

Indian Center, Inc.,

1100 Military Road, Lincoln, NE 68508
Multicultural center providing services to eligible Nebraskans of all cultures. Legal services; adult education; employment; health and housing services; youth tutoring and recreation; teen pregnancy prevention; parent support groups; emergency food pantries; case management; small business resource center; and senior center programs.
Phone: (402) 438-5231

Commission on Human Rights,

440 S. 8th Street, Suite 101, Lincoln, NE 68508
Receives and investigates complaints of discrimination due to race, color, sex, national origin, disabilities, religion, age, familial status, marital status and ancestry.
Phone: (402) 441-7624 TDD: (402) 441-8398

Juvenile Court of Lancaster Co.,

575 S. 10th, 4th floor, Lincoln, NE 68508
Protects the rights of a child through counseling and placements.
Phone: (402) 441-6928

Juvenile Probation,

575 S. 10th, 2nd floor, Lincoln, NE 68508
Protects the rights of a child through counseling and placements.
Phone: (402) 441-7364

Victim-Witness Unit (LPD),

575 S. 10th St., Lincoln, NE 68508
Free public service offering information, practical assistance and crisis intervention to victims of crime in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Support group for victims of violent crimes, including families of homicide victims.
Phone: (402) 441-7181

Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc.,

134 S. 13th, Suite 600, Lincoln, NE 68508
Statewide representation of rights and interests of people with developmental disabilities, mental illness or other significant mental or physical disabilities.
Phone: 800-422-6691 V/TDD: (402) 474-3183

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Referee Office