January 2015 News Releases

	01/29/2015 Court of Appeals Judge Karen Arnold-Burger wins national award TOPEKA—Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Karen Arnold-Burger has been selected by the American Bar Association Judicial Division Lawyers Conference to receive the Burnham "Hod" Greeley Award for her work to increase public awareness of the need for a fair and impartial judiciary.Arnold-Burger said she is looking forward to receiving the ...
	01/28/2015 Nominating commission seeks candidates for district magistrate judge vacancy in 11th Judicial District TOPEKA—The 11th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Cherokee CountyThe 11th judicial district includes Cherokee, Crawford and Labette counties.Justice Lee A. Johnson, the Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the11th judicial district, said nominees can ...
	01/08/2015 F. William Cullins new chief judge of 14th judicial district TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss announced today that F. William Cullins will become chief judge of the 14th judicial district for a one-year term that starts January 12, 2015.The 14th judicial district includes Chautauqua and Montgomery counties.“Chief Judge Cullins is highly regarded in his district, both by his fellow judges, and ...
	01/07/2015 Van Hampton new chief judge of 16th judicial district TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss announced today that Van Hampton will become chief judge of the 16th judicial district for a one-year term that starts January 12, 2015.“Judges and court employees in the 16th judicial district have expressed their respect and support for Judge Hampton, so it’s an honor to announce he will take ...
	01/07/2015 Amy Harth new chief judge of 6th judicial district TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss announced today that Amy Harth will become chief judge of the 6th judicial district for a one-year term that starts January 12, 2015.The 6th judicial district includes Bourbon, Linn and Miami counties.“Chief Judge Harth is well-respected in her district, by her fellow judges, and by court employees ...
	01/06/2015 Chief Justice to give State of the Judiciary January 21 TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss will give his State of the Kansas Judiciary address at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, from the courtroom of the Supreme Court in the Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka.He will give the address to an invited audience that will include Kansas legislators, Judicial Branch employees and key constituent groups.Chief ...