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Your Trusted Legal Advocate in Sidney, Nebraska
The Cheyenne County Attorney's Office is committed to delivering impartial legal prosecution and civil litigation services to protect the citizens of Cheyenne County. Our office upholds the United States and Nebraska State Constitutions through unbiased investigations and expert legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and civil matters. We collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, county officials, and community stakeholders to ensure justice and public safety. Our responsibilities include prosecuting felony and misdemeanor crimes, managing juvenile diversion programs, enforcing child support orders, and fulfilling coroner duties.With a focus on transparency and community engagement, we provide legal counsel to county entities without charge and prioritize victim advocacy in all criminal cases. Our team combines legal expertise with a dedication to ethical standards, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while addressing the evolving needs of our jurisdiction.
Services
Criminal Prosecution
Traffic Violations
Bad Check Cases
Juvenile Services
Child Support Enforcement
Highlights and features
- We provide constitutionally mandated legal prosecution with 40+ years combined team experience
- Our office maintains direct collaboration with 5+ local law enforcement agencies
- We offer specialized juvenile diversion programs reducing court involvement
- Our child support enforcement follows federal compliance standards
- We combine prosecutorial expertise with coroner duties under one office
Services
Criminal Prosecution
Handles all felony and misdemeanor prosecutions from preliminary hearings through district court adjudication. Our office collaborates with local law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and build evidence-based cases. We prioritize victim advocacy while maintaining constitutional rights throughout the judicial process.
Juvenile Services
Manages juvenile delinquency cases and operates diversion programs focusing on rehabilitation rather than formal prosecution. Our truancy and family support initiatives address root causes of youth misconduct through community-based interventions and specialized counseling services.
Child Support Enforcement
Administers child support order establishment, modification, and enforcement according to Nebraska state guidelines. We coordinate with state agencies for income withholding, tax refund intercepts, and license suspension compliance to ensure financial obligations are met.
Traffic Violations
Processes traffic citations including misdemeanor offenses and implements diversion programs for eligible drivers. Our traffic safety initiatives focus on education through defensive driving courses that reduce recidivism and improve road safety statistics.
Bad Check Prosecution
Investigates and prosecutes check fraud cases with restitution recovery processes for victims. Our office handles both misdemeanor and felony-level bad check cases, working with financial institutions to verify fraudulent activities and collect owed amounts.
People
Amber Horn
County Attorney
Amber Horn, Cheyenne County Attorney since 2019, leads legal prosecutions and civil litigation. With a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law, she upholds constitutional law and community protection in Sidney, Nebraska.
Travis R. Rodak
Deputy County Attorney
Travis R. Rodak handles traffic violations and juvenile cases as Deputy County Attorney. He manages pretrial diversion programs and represents the county in misdemeanor prosecutions while supporting law enforcement operations.
Brenda Blanke
Child Support Enforcement Worker
Brenda Blanke administers child support enforcement programs, helping families establish and modify support orders. She connects clients with state resources while ensuring compliance with Nebraska child support regulations.
Georgia Rogers
Juvenile Services Coordinator
Georgia Rogers coordinates juvenile diversion programs focusing on truancy prevention and youth rehabilitation. She develops individualized intervention plans to address behavioral issues and reduce juvenile court involvement.
Jean Von Seggern
Traffic Diversion Program Liaison
Jean Von Seggern manages the traffic safety diversion program, offering educational alternatives to traditional prosecution for eligible drivers. She coordinates defensive driving courses that improve road safety and reduce traffic violation recidivism.
Questions
What legal services does Cheyenne County Attorney provide?
We handle criminal prosecution, juvenile justice programs, child support enforcement, traffic violation management, and bad check prosecution while providing legal counsel to county officials.
How do I report a crime in Cheyenne County?
Contact local law enforcement agencies first: Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office at 308-254-2922, Sidney Police Department at 308-254-7846, or Nebraska State Patrol at 308-632-1211.
Can I get help with child support issues?
Yes, our office assists with establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders through state-certified processes including income withholding and tax refund intercepts.
What traffic diversion programs are available?
Eligible drivers can attend a 4-hour defensive driving course through Traffic Safety Plus to dismiss citations for minor violations, avoiding fines and license points.
How does the juvenile diversion program work?
Our voluntary pretrial diversion program offers alternatives to formal prosecution for eligible youth, focusing on rehabilitation through community-based requirements and services.
What happens with bad check cases?
Victims submit completed protest forms and documentation. We send statutory notices to issuers, pursuing criminal charges if restitution isn't made within ten days.