(A) Upon motion for withdrawal and notice to all counsel and the client involved, an attorney who has appeared of record in a case may be given leave to withdraw for good cause shown after filing with the clerk the motion, notice of hearing, and proof of service upon opposing counsel and the client involved. The motion shall certify that counsel has served the client and all counsel or self-represented parties, and shall include the client's current mailing address and whether there is a hearing currently scheduled in the matter.
§ 6-1510.Withdrawal of counsel.
Article 15: Uniform District Court Rules of Practice and Procedure · Last amended January 1, 2022 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceSection 6-1510 spells out how an attorney gets court permission to withdraw from a case, ends an attorney’s status as attorney of record once judgment is final and the appeal deadline passes, and requires prompt notice when a client discharges their lawyer.
Full Text of § 6-1510
(B) Upon entry of any judgment or final order in any case, and after the time for appeal has expired, the attorney of record shall no longer be deemed to continue as the attorney of record unless he or she shall have entered a new appearance in the case.
(C) When an attorney is discharged by his or her client, the attorney shall forthwith file notice thereof in the case and serve all opposing counsel and/or self-represented parties.
Amendment History
§ 6-1510 amended June 9, 2021, effective January 1, 2022; § 6-1510 amended November 17, 2021, effective January 1, 2022.
Plain-English Summary
Withdrawing from a case takes more than telling the client goodbye. Under § 6-1510(A), an attorney of record needs leave of court, granted for good cause shown, and has to file a motion, a notice of hearing, and proof of service on opposing counsel and the client. The motion itself has to certify that the attorney served the client and all other counsel or self-represented parties, and it has to include the client’s current mailing address along with whether a hearing is currently scheduled in the case.
Once a judgment or final order is entered and the time for appeal has run, the attorney of record automatically stops being treated as attorney of record — no separate withdrawal motion is needed for that to happen, though the attorney can remain involved by entering a new appearance.
Discharge works in reverse: when a client fires an attorney, that attorney has to promptly file notice of the discharge in the case and serve it on all opposing counsel and self-represented parties, so the record accurately reflects who’s representing whom.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an attorney formally withdraw from a Nebraska district court case?
By filing a motion for withdrawal, a notice of hearing, and proof of service on opposing counsel and the client, and obtaining leave of court for good cause shown.
What has to be in the withdrawal motion?
A certification that counsel served the client and all other counsel or self-represented parties, the client’s current mailing address, and whether a hearing is currently scheduled in the matter.
Does my attorney remain attorney of record forever once the case ends?
No. Once a judgment or final order is entered and the time for appeal has expired, the attorney of record is no longer deemed to continue in that role unless they’ve entered a new appearance in the case.
What happens if I fire my attorney?
The discharged attorney has to file notice of the discharge in the case and serve it on all opposing counsel and self-represented parties.
Do I need to notify opposing counsel when withdrawing?
Yes. Proof of service on opposing counsel and the client is required as part of the withdrawal motion under subsection (A).
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Judicial Branch, adopted by the
Supreme Court of Nebraska. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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