Joseph P. Kelly (attorney)


Joseph Patrick Kelly is an American attorney who currently serves as the United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Early life and education

Kelly graduated from University of Nebraska in 1978 and [University of Nebraska College of Law in 1981.

Career

Kelly began his legal career as an associate with Berniger, Berg and Diver PC in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1987 to 1990. He then served as the deputy Lancaster County Attorney and later as the chief deputy Lancaster County Attorney. He has prosecuted a variety of crimes including homicide, robbery, sexual assault, and white collar.
He eventually rose to become the Lancaster County Attorney. On February 15, 2018, his nomination to be a U.S. Attorney was confirmed by voice vote. He was sworn in on February 23, 2018.