The Seward County Attorney's Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse, 529 Seward Street, #105, Seward, NE 68434. Phone: (402) 643-2795; Fax: (402) 643-4614. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Functions of the County Attorney's Office

Elected to a four-year term, the County Attorney serves as legal counsel to Seward County and its elected officials. The office investigates, verifies and files charges against persons accused of felonies or misdemeanors. The office also prosecutes these violations. The County Attorney is the coroner and investigates cases where individuals die without the presence of a physician or where death appears to result from violence. The office assists in collection of child support, inheritance and other taxes. Other duties include filing petitions with Juvenile Court and disposing of cases concerning children who are delinquent, neglected, dependent or in need of special supervision.