Mark L. Kovarik at a glance
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- County Court Judge
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Mark L. Kovarik
County Court Judge · Nebraska County Court, District 12
Mark L. Kovarik — Nebraska County Court, District 12
Biography
Professional career
- The appointed County Court Judge for Nebraska’s 12th Judicial District, covering twelve counties, and has been in this role since July 6, 2026
- Banner County attorney since 2019; deputy and interim Kimball County attorney; private practice, Liberal, Kansas
- Legal Practice: Attorney at Ellison, Kovarik, & Turman, P.C., L.L.O. in Gering, NE, since 2009
- Prior partner, Ellison, Kovarik & Turman, Gering, since 2009
- County court judge, District 12, appointed 2026-07-06 by Gov
Education
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln BA English
- Washburn University College of Law — J.D.
- English, University of Nebraska–Lincoln (Bachelor’s Degree).
Additional information
- Appointment: Made by Governor Jim Pillen on July 6, 2026, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Judge James M. Worden
- Nebraska bar 2009, Kansas bar 2006.
- Kovarik’s appointment ensures continued judicial services for residents of the 12th Judicial District, maintaining access to legal representation and court proceedings in a geographically extensive area
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
§ 6-2001. Scope; limitations.
Nebraska County Court, District 12; Nebraska County Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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