Doug Dexter sworn in as new deputy county attorney

Says he plans to apply for interim role as county attorney

Doug Dexter is sworn in Thursday as Hamilton County’s new deputy county attorney by Dist. Judge Rachel Daugherty.
Doug Dexter is sworn in Thursday as Hamilton County’s new deputy county attorney by Dist. Judge Rachel Daugherty.

Doug Dexter was sworn in Thursday by Judge Rachel Daugherty, taking the oath of office to serve as Deputy Hamilton County Attorney. Dexter, who resides in Lincoln, fills a void left earlier in 2021 by the resignation of former deputy attorney Benjamin Dennis.  “I am really excited about the work here and I’m excited about working with people that are here now,” Dexter said. “Already in the fi…