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Kristi Egger
DEMOCRAT
Kristi Egger is running for Lancaster Public Defender, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Kristi Egger is from the Firth/Hickman area of Nebraska. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law. She has two adult children and lives with her partner, Graham House, in Lincoln. Kristi attends the Firth Reformed Church.
Professional background
Kristi previously worked at the Hall County Public Defender's Office. She also worked as a deputy public defender at the Lancaster County Public Defender's Office.
Political background
Kristi is currently the Lancaster County Public Defender. She was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term.
Legal Experience
As a public defender for over 36 years, provides legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who are unable to hire an attorney.
As deputy public defender for 33 years, acted as legal counsel, trained and supervised law clerks, conducted legal research, provided briefs, advised clients, assisted with case preparation, and provided representation.
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Public Safety
Aims to decrease incarceration.
Seeks to find ways to reduce incarcerations non-violent crimes by promoting cost-saving alternatives.
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Criminal Justice
Believes in focusing on help for offenders, reducing reoffending, and making communities safer.
Supports diversion programs, problem-solving courts, and treatment courts to help people turn their lives around and reduce costs for the County.
Supports establishing problem solving courts, like Veteran’s Court, Drug Court, DUI Court, and Mental Health Diversion.
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