OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Governor Jim Pillen has picked a new district court judge to serve in Douglas County. In a release Monday, Pillen’s office named Richard P. McGowan, of Omaha, as a judge in the Fourth Judicial District.

According to a release, McGowan owned a law practice in the state for 18 years. He has a background in criminal defense, juvenile law, personal injury, guardianship, and more. He was also an attorney at a number of private law firms. McGowan currently serves as the chairperson for the Douglas County Board of Mental Health. The vacancy in the Fourth Judicial District comes from the retirement of Judge Leigh Ann Retelsdorf. McGowan and three other nominees were given to Pillen on Sept. 30 for his consideration.
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