Dedication
Experience
Ethical Justice
Fiscal Responsibility
Thank you for electing me to serve the people of Nebraska. I’m not a politician. I ran because Lancaster County deserved an experienced Public Defender with the proven dedication, knowledge, and work ethic to provide effective leadership for the Office. This is a complex job, requiring deep knowledge and a specific skill set. For 32 years, I served Lancaster County as a Deputy Public Defender. Now I am proud to lead the Office as your elected Public Defender.
This is my calling.
“Kristi is a zealous advocate for our indigent population in Lancaster County. She has a stellar reputation of upholding the Constitutional rights of her clients and has worked diligently to ensure that the folks she represents have her time and attention. Kristi will show up and do the job.”
-Susan Tast, Lancaster County Deputy Public Defender; Asst. City Attorney, (retired)
“My friend and former employee Kristi Egger is running for election to the office of Lancaster County Public Defender. Please vote for her. I have known Kristi for over thirty years. I have personally observed her to be a hardworking, dedicated fighter for the rights of those accused of crimes. She is a lawyer who can be counted upon in a struggle. Kristi will be there! The office of Public Defender is an important component of county government. The office holder should be someone who cares about the mission and the county employees who work there. Kristi’s election to the office would be a distinct improvement to the leadership of that office and I sincerely urge the voters of Lancaster County to elect her.
-Sean Brennan, Brennan, Nielsen, & Wooster Law Office, Lincoln
“Please join me in voting for Kristi Egger as Lancaster County Public Defender. It has often been said that a society is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable members. It is hard to imagine a more vulnerable person than one who is poor and accused of a crime or facing a civil commitment. It is not easy to represent these people. In addition to the fact that they are afflicted with the worst disease of all - poverty - they frequently suffer from mental illness, addiction, and a lack of basic living and social skills. A public defender is part lawyer, part therapist, and part social worker. I’ve known Kristi for 25 years, and I cannot think of a person who combines these roles better than her.”
-Matt Catlett, Law Office of Matt Catlett, Lincoln
“In my observation in Lancaster County District and County Court, Ms. Egger is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is well-versed in the law. She exhibits the utmost professionalism toward prosecutors while tirelessly fighting for the rights of indigent defendants.”
-Douglas Kerns, Kerns Law Office, Lincoln
