Judge Daniel Duncan recognized for dedicated service in annual State of the Kansas Judiciary

TOPEKA—Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss recognized District Judge Daniel Duncan in his State of the Kansas Judiciary address delivered February 3 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Topeka to an audience of Kansas legislators, judicial branch employees and key constituent groups. "The judicial branch is fortunate to employ so many faithful professionals who have dedicated entire careers to providing Kansans fair and impartial courts," said Nuss. "It is my pleasure to recognize a few, like Judge Daniel Duncan, who is just one example of the state's many judges committed to public service."

Duncan has been a district judge in the 29th judicial district, composed of Wyandotte County, for 27 years.

"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Wyandotte County as one of their judges for the last 27 years. I am thankful for the opportunity to be of service to the community and grateful for the trust in my abilities they have displayed by returning me to office for seven terms." said Duncan.

The Kansas judicial branch is made up of one Supreme Court, one Court of Appeals, and more than 100 district courts. Its courts employ more than 250 judges and 1,600 court administrators, court clerks, court reporters, court services officers, and other support staff in communities all across Kansas. Together, they process nearly half a million criminal, civil and traffic cases a year.