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Washburn Law Alumni Judges

Washburn has a long tradition of alumni serving in various capacities of the judiciary. From trial judges and administrative law judges to those on state or federal benches, Washburn Law graduates have, and are continuing, to make an impact. The list below is the school's effort to capture all living judges, both active and retired. Please send us additions and updates.

Updated: July 25, 2023.

(Name, class year, preferred city/state)

Jump to: A-D | E-J | K-N | O-S | T-Z

A-D

  • Bryce A. Abbott, 1983 (Wichita, KS)
  • Daryl D. Ahlquist, 1979 (Chanute, KS)
  • Donald L. Alvord, 1975 (Halstead, KS)
  • Bradley E. Ambrosier, 1990 (Elkhart, KS)
  • John Anderson, 1975 (Olathe, KS)
  • Richard D. Anderson, 1980 (Topeka, KS)
  • Louis Angles, 1988 (Liberty, MO)
  • Thomas D. Arnhold, 1978 (Olathe, KS)
  • Patrick B. Augustine, 1985 (Denver, CO)
  • Brad E. Avery, 1987 (Topeka, KS)
  • Gregory K. Barker, 1977 (Wichita, KS)
  • James G. Beasley, 1966 (Wichita, KS)
  • Steven R. Becker, 1975 (Buhler, KS)
  • Kevin N. Berens, 1999 (Saint Francis, KS)
  • Robert D. Berger, 1986 (Kansas City, KS)
  • William D. Biles, 1978 (Topeka, KS)
  • Thomas L. Boeding, 1974 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Courtney D. Boehm, 2012 (Junction City, KS)
  • Lori A. Bolton Fleming, 2001 (Pittsburg, KS)
  • Starla L. Borg Nelson, 2004 (Jamestown, KS)
  • Paul L. Brady, 1956 (Atlanta, GA)
  • Glenn R. Braun, 1981 (Hays, KS)
  • Mark S. Braun, 1986 (Topeka, KS)
  • J. P. Brazil, 1962 (Topeka, KS)
  • Timothy E. Brazil, 1975 (Chanute, KS)
  • John E. Bremer, 1974 (Oberlin, KS)
  • Daniel L. Brewster, 1972 (Joplin, MO)
  • David F. Brewster, 1968 (Baxter Springs, KS)
  • Joseph Bribiesca, 1977 (Wichita, KS)
  • John J. Briggs, 1993 (Greeley, CO)
  • Alison K. Brookins, 1986 (Andover, KS)
  • John W. Broomes, 2003 (Wichita, KS)
  • Mary J. Brunetti, 1990 (Pittsburg, KS)
  • David E. Bruns, 1984 (Olathe, KS)
  • Kyle A. Bryson, 1988 (Tucson, AZ)
  • John R. Bullard, 1985 (Columbus, KS)
  • Amanda K. Bundren McNelley, 2002 (Kirkwood, MO)
  • Joseph D. Burdette, 1977 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Benjamin L. Burgess, 1972 (Wichita, KS)
  • James L. Burgess, 1976 (Wichita, KS)
  • Jack L. Burr, 1970 (Goodland, KS)
  • Daniel Cahill, 1995 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Russell D. Canaday, 1978 (Independence, KS)
  • William W. Carter, 2001 (Caruthersville, MO)
  • Laura K. Castillo, 2004 (Hobbs, NM)
  • Timothy J. Chambers, 1977 (Hutchinson, KS)
  • Leslie K. Ching, 1982 (Olympia, WA)
  • Thomas L. Chotena, 1978 (Flagstaff, AZ)
  • Angela D. Coble, 2009 (Salina, KS)
  • Eric A. Commer, 1980 (Wichita, KS)
  • Scott R. Condray, 1979 (Concordia, KS)
  • William M. Cook, 1959 (Leawood, KS)
  • Stacy L. Cooper, 1984 (Gardner, KS)
  • Amy Crawford-Coppola, 2007 (Junction City, KS)
  • Daniel D. Creitz, 1985 (Erie, KS)
  • Rebecca W. Crotty, 1977 (Topeka, KS)
  • Sam A. Crow, 1952 (Topeka, KS)
  • Kim W. Cudney, 1989 (Washington, KS)
  • David L. Dahl, 1978 (Wichita, KS)
  • Michelle A. DeCicco, 1994 (Prairie Village, KS)
  • Montie R. Deer, 1972 (Tucson, AZ)
  • Richard E. DeMoss, 1968 (Mount Carroll, IL)
  • Darian P. Dernovish, 2002 (Topeka, KS)
  • Jeffrey D. Dewey, 1984 (Wichita, KS)
  • Donna K. Dixon, 1984 (Roseau, MN)
  • Robert J. Dole, 1952 (Washington, DC)
  • Gregory A. Dorshorst, 1987 (Springfield, MO)
  • Dennis R. Dow, 1978 (Kansas City, MO)
  • Keith E. Drill, 1987 (Roeland Park, KS)
  • James C. Droege, 1984 (Overland Park, KS)
  • Bernard J. Dunn, 1973 (Topeka, KS)
  • Timothy L. Dupree, 2004 (Kansas City, KS)

E-J

  • Steven R. Ebberts, 1993 (Topeka, KS)
  • William B. Elliott, 1975 (Norton, KS)
  • Sergio H. Enriquez, 1993 (El Paso, TX)
  • Adam J. Espinosa, 2002 (Denver, CO)
  • Christopher Etzel, 2004 (Oskaloosa, KS)
  • Jesse D. Euler, 1965 (Wathena, KS)
  • Debra A. Everman, 1995 (Nampa, ID)
  • Joseph A. Fattor, 1966 (Leadville, CO)
  • Robert T. Finn, 1965 (Sun City West, AZ)
  • Harold E. Flaigle, 1974 (Wichita, KS)
  • John T. Flannagan, 1964 (Overland Park, KS)
  • James R. Fleetwood, 1989 (Wichita, KS)
  • Robert J. Fleming, 1968 (Weir, KS)
  • Julie A. Fletcher Cowell, 1986 (Larned, KS)
  • William L. Fowler, 1981 (Emporia, KS)
  • John W. Fresh, 1992 (Atchison, KS)
  • David K. Fromme, 1965 (Kansas City, MO)
  • Philip M. Fromme, 1973 (Burlington, KS)
  • Pamela J. Fuller, 1987 (Barnsdall, OK)
  • Kenneth G. Gale, 1980 (Wichita, KS)
  • Bruce T. Gatterman, 1978 (Larned, KS)
  • Jason E. Geier, 2000 (Topeka, KS)
  • Michael D. Gibbens, 1978 (Tonganoxie, KS)
  • Carl G. Gibson, 1987 (Nowata, OK)
  • Quintress J. Gilbert, 1989 (Macon, GA)
  • Daniel D. Gilligan, 2009 (Hutchinson, KS)
  • Eric W. Godderz, 1989 (Colony, KS)
  • Jeffrey E. Goering, 1991 (Wichita, KS)
  • Simon C. Gonzalez, 1984 (Fort Worth, TX)
  • Stephen E. Good, 1983 (Topeka, KS)
  • Thomas H. Graber, 1967 (Belle Plaine, KS)
  • Melvin M. Gradert, 1959 (Wichita, KS)
  • Harlan W. Graham, 1968 (Manhattan, KS)
  • Wesley K. Griffin, 1980 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Ted R. Griffith, 2001 (Park City, KS)
  • Mickey J. Hadwiger, 1986 (Alva, OK)
  • Cynthia K. Hale, 1984 (Fort Collins, CO)
  • Matthew H. Hand, 1988 (Amarillo, TX)
  • Zerne P. Haning, 1962 (Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • Muriel E. Harris, 1976 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Gwynne E. Harris Birzer, 1992 (Wichita, KS)
  • Charles M. Hart, 1980 (El Dorado, KS)
  • Gerald W. Hart, 1976 (Fort Scott, KS)
  • Amy L. Harth, 1994 (Paola, KS)
  • Cynthia M. Hartman, 1977 (Fort Collins, CO)
  • Michael E. Hazel, 1981 (Saint Louis, MO)
  • Cecil W. Heasley, 1981 (Matthews, NC)
  • Claude S. Heath, 1962 (Leoti, KS)
  • Jerome P. Hellmer, 1974 (Salina, KS)
  • William H. Helsper, 1973 (Arlington, TX)
  • Bill Henderson, 1984 (Las Vegas, NV)
  • Craig P. Henderson, 1994 (Fruita, CO)
  • Larry D. Hendricks, 1982 (Topeka, KS)
  • Renee J. Henke, 2012 (Downs, KS)
  • Michael J. Heydt, 1979 (Phoenix, AZ)
  • Joseph C. Hibbard, 1978 (Gallup, NM)
  • Kristie A. Hildebrand, 1994 (Turtle Lake, WI)
  • Stephen D. Hill, 1975 (Topeka, KS)
  • Michael J. Hoelscher, 2002 (Wichita, KS)
  • Paula D. Hofaker, 1993 (Logan, KS)
  • Tawna J. Holmstedt, 2010 (Grant, NE)
  • Lynelle Homolka, 2000 (Central City, NE)
  • Janet M. Hormberg, 1980 (Belleville, IL)
  • Steven L. Hornbaker, 1973 (Junction City, KS)
  • Gary R. House, 1965 (Sedan, KS)
  • Meghan M. Houtsma, 2005 (Syracuse, KS)
  • Steven J. Howard, 1975 (Overland Park, KS)
  • Anne M. Hull, 1990 (Wichita, KS)
  • Jeremiah C. Humes, 2003 (Price, UT)
  • Christine H. Hutson, 1991 (Lebanon, MO)
  • Lesley Ann Isherwood, 1998 (Wichita, KS)
  • Fred S. Jackson, 1960 (Topeka, KS)
  • Paul G. Jarvis, 1978 (Buffalo, WY)
  • Joel B. Jay, 1997 (North Platte, NE)
  • Fred A. Johnson, 1975 (Wichita, KS)
  • Fred W. Johnson, 1980 (Oswego, KS)
  • Lee A. Johnson, 1980 (Caldwell, KS)
  • Scott L. Johnson, 2002 (Topeka, KS)
  • Steven E. Johnson, 1985 (Great Bend, KS)
  • Laura E. Johnson-McNish, 1991 (Marysville, KS)
  • Douglas P. Jones, 2002 (Cottonwood Falls, KS)
  • Jon S. Jones, 1962 (Topeka, KS)
  • Cynthia A. Josserand, 1978 (Honolulu, HI)

K-N

  • William M. Kehr, 1985 (Eastborough, KS)
  • Gregory D. Keith, 1988 (Wichita, KS)
  • Chris J. Kellogg, 2004 (Leavenworth, KS)
  • Patricia M. Kelly, 1995 (Ruther Glen, VA)
  • James R. Kepple, 1985 (Manhattan, KS)
  • Paul J. Kilburg, 1974 (Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • John J. Kisner, 1984 (Wichita, KS)
  • Nicholas W. Klein, 1955 (Golden, CO)
  • John B. Klenda, 1980 (McPherson, KS)
  • John J. Knoll, 1990 (Topeka, KS)
  • David S. Knudson, 1966 (Loveland, CO)
  • Frank L. Korte, 1975 (Wellington, KS)
  • Gary M. Korte, 1981 (Emporia, KS)
  • Gerald R. Kuckelman, 1985 (Atchison, KS)
  • Dominic Kujawa, 2006 (Belleville, IL)
  • Ainka C. Kweli, 1994 (Topeka, KS)
  • Karen S. Kyle, 1979 (Jetmore, KS)
  • Philip T. Kyle, 1978 (Jetmore, KS)
  • Karen L. Langston, 1975 (Wichita, KS)
  • Rebecca L. LaRiccia, 1997 (Parker, CO)
  • Christine M. Larson, 2009 (Boise City, OK)
  • Jeffry J. Larson, 1987 (Emporia, KS)
  • Troy A. Larson, 2009 (Lenexa, KS)
  • Candace R. Lattin, 1985 (Iuka, KS)
  • Claude L. Lee, 1962 (Topeka, KS)
  • Joe E. Lee, 1986 (Howard, KS)
  • Laura H. Lewis, 2004 (Meade, KS)
  • Jennifer J. Lind-Spahn, 1983 (Wichita, KS)
  • Calvin F. Lorentz, 1969 (Fredonia, KS)
  • Daniel L. Love, 1976 (Dodge City, KS)
  • Kurtis I. Loy, 1980 (Pittsburg, KS)
  • Marla J. Luckert, 1980 (Topeka, KS)
  • Thomas G. Luedke, 1986 (Berryton, KS)
  • Kathleen M. Lynch, 1992 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Louis B. Mack, 1976 (Palm Desert, CA)
  • Kelly K. Mahoney, 2002 (Lawton, IA)
  • William M. Malcolm, 1974 (Clay Center, KS)
  • Thomas E. Malone, 1979 (Topeka, KS)
  • Ali N. Marchant, 2007 (Wichita, KS)
  • Norbert C. Marek, 1995 (Holton, KS)
  • Christel E. Marquardt, 1974 (Topeka, KS)
  • Richard L. Marquez, 1985 (Garden City, KS)
  • John T. Marten, 1976 (Wichita, KS)
  • Robert A. Martinez, 1989 (Shawnee Mission, KS)
  • Rhonda K. Mason, 1996 (Olathe, KS)
  • Mary E. Mattivi, 1994 (Topeka, KS)
  • Faith A. Maughan, 1998 (Wichita, KS)
  • Timothy P. McCarthy, 1982 (Overland Park, KS)
  • Joseph L. McCarville, 1977 (Hutchinson, KS)
  • J. L. McClain, 1971 (Overland Park, KS)
  • Katherine K. McElhinney, 1997 (Olathe, KS)
  • Randall E. McGrath, 1975 (Lawrence, KS)
  • Jennifer A. McLeod, 1997 (Denver, CO)
  • Laura E. Johnson-McNish, 1991 (Troy, KS)
  • Eric F. Melgren, 1985 (Wichita, KS)
  • Jerry L. Mershon, 1961 (Manhattan, KS)
  • Kristen D. Mickey, 1994 (Scottsbluff, NE)
  • Courtney H. Mikesic, 2005 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Victor W. Miller, 1979 (Topeka, KS)
  • Jerry D. Mitchell, 1983 (Olympia, WA)
  • Michael R. Montero, 1996 (Winnemucca, NV)
  • Kevin P. Moriarty, 1979 (Overland Park, KS)
  • Nancy L. Moritz, 1985 (Topeka, KS)
  • Joseph W. Morris, 1947 (Tulsa, OK)
  • William R. Mott, 1995 (Wellington, KS)
  • Penny R. Moylan, 1995 (Topeka, KS)
  • William E. Muret, 1984 (Winfield, KS)
  • James I. Murfin, 1988 (Bel Aire, KS)
  • Jennifer L. Myers, 2003 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Felix R. Neals, 1958 (Rock City Falls, NY)
  • Ellen G. Neufeld, 1979 (McPherson, KS)
  • Gary D. Neuharth, 1977 (Ellendale, ND)
  • Nels P. Noel, 1996 (Liberal, KS)
  • Donald R. Noland, 1976 (Pittsburg, KS)
  • John S. Nyswonger, 1973 (Concordia, KS)

O-S

  • Daniel W. Olsen, 1978 (Raymore, MO)
  • Carl W. Ossmann, 1977 (Topeka, KS)
  • Clark V. Owens, 1975 (Wichita, KS)
  • Clinton B. Peterson, 1996 (Liberal, KS)
  • Mark B. Pilley, 1979 (Warsaw, MO)
  • Quentin Pittman, 2002, (Wichita, KS)
  • David R. Platt, 1977 (Parkville, MO)
  • Sally D. Pokorny, 1978 (Lawrence, KS)
  • Michele A. Price, 1983 (Colorado Springs, CO)
  • James T. Pringle, 1980 (Arkansas City, KS)
  • Andrea Purvis, 2007 (Abilene, KS)
  • James F. Quinn, 1983 (Eastport, NY)
  • Michael L. Quint, 1975 (Garden City, KS)
  • Ashley B. Rahaman, 2008 (Mesa, AZ)
  • Richard N. Raleigh, 1973 (Medicine Lodge, KS)
  • Robert E. Reavis, 1987 (Miami, OK)
  • Richard J. Ress, 1979 (Colby, KS)
  • Thomas F. Richardson, 1968 (Garden City, KS)
  • Cheryl A. Rios, 1993 (Topeka, KS)
  • Michael B. Roach, 1972 (Andale, KS)
  • Susan C. Robson, 1990 (Marion, KS)
  • Ronald H. Rogg, 1959 (Overland Park, KS)
  • Jacquelyn E. Rokusek, 1993 (Olathe, KS)
  • Eric S. Rosen, 1984 (Topeka, KS)
  • Douglas R. Roth, 1978 (Wichita, KS)
  • Julie S. Roth, 1987 (Montpelier, VT)
  • Steven M. Roth, 1989 (Topeka, KS)
  • Brandy C. Roy-Bachman, 2009 (Emporia, KS)
  • Robert H. Royer, 1975 (Abilene, KS)
  • Gary W. Rulon, 1972 (Olathe, KS)
  • Robb W. Rumsey, 1986 (Wichita, KS)
  • Shannon D. Rush, 2013 (Lyndon, KS)
  • Maurice J. Ryan, 1978 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Thomas K. Ryan, 1985 (Shawnee, KS)
  • Christopher D. Sanders, 1990 (Garden City, KS)
  • John E. Sanders, 1969 (El Dorado, KS)
  • Rebecca A. Sanders, 1978 (Topeka, KS)
  • Janette L. Satterfield, 1990 (El Dorado, KS)
  • Glenn D. Schiffner, 1970 (Colby, KS)
  • Jean M. Schmidt, 1982 (Topeka, KS)
  • Edward P. Schneeberger, 1973 (Covina, CA)
  • Peter E. Schoon, 1976 (Loveland, CO)
  • Kim R. Schroeder, 1982 (Topeka, KS)
  • Shelia M. Schultz, 1992 (Paola, KS)
  • George F. Scott, 1967 (Galena, MO)
  • Thomas J. Scott, 1965 (Lenexa, KS)
  • Jerry A. Seales, 1988 (St. George's, West Indies)
  • Maritza Segarra, 1988 (Junction City, KS)
  • Benjamin J. Sexton, 1986 (Abilene, KS)
  • William N. Shepherd, 1967 (Fair Oaks, CA)
  • Scott I. Showalter, 1984 (Goodland, KS)
  • Shawn R. Showers, 2008 (Washington, IA)
  • Richard A. Shull, 1971 (Wichita, KS)
  • Philip L. Sieve, 1967 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Jane A. Sieve Wilson, 2005 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Damon J. Simmons, 2016 (Hugoton, KS)
  • Bruce Tucker Smith, 1982 (New Orleans, LA)
  • Dean J. Smith, 1959 (Leawood, KS)
  • Frederick R. Smith, 1981 (Pittsburg, KS)
  • James J. Smith, 1966 (Garnett, KS)
  • Jared E. Smith, 2000 (Lutz, FL)
  • Richard M. Smith, 1980 (Mound City, KS)
  • Thomas R. Smith, 1970 (Hugoton, KS)
  • Larry T. Solomon, 1976 (Wichita, KS)
  • Geoffrey C. Sonntag, 2003 (Tonganoxie, KS)
  • Nicholas M. St. Peter, 1985 (Winfield, KS)
  • Guy R. Steier, 1982 (Concordia, KS)
  • James B. Stewart, 1978 (Galesburg, IL)
  • Steve A. Stockard, 1996 (Pittsburg, KS)
  • Charles A. Stokes, 1982 (Celina, TX)
  • Fredrick B. Strothman, 1961 (Grand Junction, CO)
  • Thomas M. Sutherland, 1984 (Lenexa, KS)
  • Lloyd C. Swartz, 1979 (Topeka, KS)
  • Elizabeth Sweeney-Reeder, 2001 (Paola, KS)
  • Andrea K. Swisher, 2010, (Lindsborg, KS)
  • Jeffrey L. Syrios, 1988 (Wichita, KS)

T-Z

  • Stephen R. Tatum, 1974 (Olathe, KS)
  • Amy E. Taylor Norton, 2008 (Salina, KS)
  • Karan M. Thadani, 2006 (Topeka, KS)
  • Nelson E. Toburen, 1967 (Pittsburg, KS)
  • Harold R. Towslee, 1971 (Caldwell, TX)
  • Bradley G. Urrutia, 1996 (Austin, TX)
  • James W. Van Amburg, 1982 (Platte City, MO)
  • James R. Van Orsdol, 1973 (Keller, TX)
  • Diana K. VanDeHey, 1978 (Arvada, CO)
  • Kristi Venhuizen, 1998 (Grand Forks, ND)
  • James F. Vano, 1981 (Olathe, KS)
  • Christopher J. Velez, 2010 (Garden City, KS)
  • Philip C. Vieux, 1976 (Garden City, KS)
  • Daniel W. Vokins, 1984 (Olathe, KS)
  • Andrew J. Wachter, 1969 (Pittsburg, KS)
  • J. P. Walters, 1993 (Wichita, KS)
  • Mark A. Ward, 1981 (Fort Scott, KS)
  • Daniel A. Washburn, 2001 (Florence, AZ)
  • Steven R. Wassel, 1980 (Elkhorn, WI)
  • Sheldon L. Watkins, 1974 (Mountain Brk, AL)
  • Teresa L. Watson, 1994 (Topeka, KS)
  • Joseph J. Weatherby, 1974 (Fort Morgan, CO)
  • Phyllis K. Webster, 1986 (Wichita, KS)
  • John L. Weingart, 1977 (Hiawatha, KS)
  • Mary F. Weir, 1995 (Kansas City, MO)
  • Melvin B. Werner, 1972 (Wichita, KS)
  • Merlin G. Wheeler, 1977 (Emporia, KS)
  • Margaret F. White, 1992 (Council Grove, KS)
  • John C. Whitehead, 1964 (Columbus, NE)
  • Duncan A. Whittier, 1978 (Topeka, KS)
  • Eric N. Williams, 2001 (Wichita, KS)
  • Evelyn Z. Wilson, 1985 (Topeka, KS)
  • John A. Wilson, 1968 (Garnett, KS)
  • Meryl D. Wilson, 1974 (Manhattan, KS)
  • Douglas P. Witteman, 1991 (Le Roy, KS)
  • James A. Witteman, 2002 (Lees Summit, MO)
  • Joann M. Woltman, 2007 (Overland Park, KS)
  • Rebecca A. Wolfe, 1999 (Miami, FL)
  • Timothy R. Woods, 2009 (Garden City, KS)
  • Michael S. Wright, 1985 (Warrenton, MO)
  • Marcia L. Yates Roberts, 1984 (Lenexa, KS)
  • Frank J. Yeoman, 1973 (Topeka, KS)
  • Delia M. York, 1992 (Kansas City, KS)
  • Rene S. Young, 1986 (Salina, KS)

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