Zaira Lopez, who previously worked as the Records Clerk/Cashier in Colfax County, has been selected to serve as Colfax County Court Clerk Magistrate in Schuyler. Her official work as Clerk Magistrate begins May 1, 2026.

“Zaira’s many years of experience, combined with her exceptional attention to detail, will serve her well in her new position as Clerk Magistrate,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sara Fowler.

County court clerk magistrates work under the general direction of the presiding county judge supervising, assigning, and directing the work of all staff within the county court. The position carries a high level of responsibility for the people, paperwork, finances, and records of the court. Lopez will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and for investigating and evaluating potential procedural changes.

Lopez will work in the 5th Judicial District with fellow clerk magistrates Carly Noack of Aurora, Jodie Roberts of Osceola, Deanne Uhrmacher of David City, Lisa Langan of Albion, Lindsay Meister of Columbus, Maria Segura-Rodriguez of Central City, Aaron Benson of Fullerton, Christine Thalken of Wahoo, Kimberly Haberman of Seward, and Allison O’Neill of York. Judges Lynelle Homolka, Denise Kracl, Andrew Lange, Breanna Flaherty, and Stephen Twiss preside over the courts and direct magistrates in the 5th District. The Judicial District includes Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties.

Lopez replaces former Clerk Magistrate Ellen Faltys who retires on April 30 after 40 years of service to the court system.