Richard McWilliams Selected As Next Nebraska Federal Defender

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has appointed Richard McWilliams as the next Federal Public Defender for the District of Nebraska.

McWilliams brings over 14 years of experience as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in Omaha. A graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law, his impressive career includes five years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy's Judge Advocate General’s Corps, two years navigating the fast-paced "rocket docket" as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Eastern District of Virginia, and serving as an Assistant Public Defender in Douglas County, Nebraska.

His dedication to justice and wealth of experience make him an outstanding choice for this critical role.