No person shall appear in the county court to represent another, or act as attorney therein for any person other than himself or herself, unless he or she is regularly admitted as an attorney in this state.
§ 25-2702.Appearances; representation; attorney; qualification.
Article 27: County Court Rules of Procedure and Probate Practice · Last amended 1984 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceThis section bars anyone from appearing in county court to represent another person, or from acting as an attorney for someone other than himself or herself, unless that person is regularly admitted to practice law in Nebraska.
Full Text of § 25-2702
Source
Laws 1929, c. 82, art. I, § 14, p. 282; C.S.1929, § 22-114; R.S.1943, § 26-115; Laws 1972, LB 1032, § 85; Laws 1984, LB 13, § 29; R.S.1943, (1985), § 24-585.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-2702 keeps county court representation in the hands of licensed lawyers. No one may appear in county court on another person’s behalf, or act as an attorney for anyone but himself or herself, without being regularly admitted to practice law in Nebraska. A person may always speak for himself or herself; the restriction is on standing in for someone else.
The rule closes off the practice of a friend, relative, or business associate stepping into a county court proceeding to argue a matter for another person without a law license. Whatever the type of case, the requirement is the same one stated in the section: regular admission to the Nebraska bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a non-lawyer represent a friend or family member in county court?
No. Section 25-2702 requires anyone who appears to represent another person to be regularly admitted as an attorney in Nebraska.
Can I represent myself in county court without a lawyer?
Yes. The restriction applies to representing another person; it does not stop a person from appearing on his or her own behalf.
What does “regularly admitted as an attorney” mean?
It means admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska, as opposed to someone acting informally as a representative without a law license.
Does this section carve out an exception for corporate officers or business representatives?
The text addresses appearing to represent “another” and states one requirement — regular admission as an attorney — without a separate carve-out for corporate representatives.
Does this requirement apply across all types of county court cases?
The section states its rule without limiting it to any particular case type, so it applies generally to appearances representing another person in county court.
Source & verification. Section text and the amendment-history citation are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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