Court Committees
Bench-Bar Committee
The Bench-Bar Committee has general advisory and liaison roles with respect to the operation of the court , among other things: (1) Provides a forum for the continuous study of the operating procedures of the court; (2) serves as liaison among the court, its bar and the public; (3) studies considers and recommends the adoption, amendment or rescission of the Rules of Practice of the court; (4) studies and promote a continuing legal education program; and (5) provides reports and recommendations as directed by the court. See D. Kan. Rule 77.6
MEMBERS
- Chief Judge Eric F. Melgren, Ex Officio
- District Judge Daniel D. Crabtree, Chair
- District Judge John W. Broomes
- Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale
- Magistrate Judge Teresa J. James
- Clerk of Court Skyler B. O’Hara, Ex Officio
- Bankruptcy Chief Judge Dale L. Somers, Ex Officio
- U.S. Attorney Duston J. Slinkard, Ex Officio
- Federal Public Defender Melody Brannon, Ex Officio
- Chief Justice Marla Luckert, Ex Officio, Chair KS Bench-Bar
- Branden Smith, expiration 12/31/22
- Bryan C. Clark, expiration 12/31/22
- Ryan Keith Meyer, expiration 12/31/22
- David Prelle Eron, expiration 12/31/23
- Bradley T. Wilders, expiration 12/31/23
- Eric W. Barth, expiration 12/31/25
- Angela D. Gupta, expiration 12/31/25
- Terelle A. Mock, expiration 12/31/25
- Razmi M. Tahirkheli, expiration 12/31/25
- Staff: Kim Leininger
Disciplinary Panel
The Disciplinary Panel has general supervision over all proceedings involving the disbarment, suspension, censure or other discipline of lawyers practicing in this court or the alleged physical or mental disability of lawyers. See D. Kan. Rule 83.6.2
MEMBERS
- Chief Judge Eric F. Melgren, Ex Officio
- Senior District Judge John W. Lungstrum, Chair
- Senior District Judge Sam A. Crow
- Senior District Judge Kathryn H. Vratil
- Senior District Judge Julie A. Robinson
CJA Panel Selection Committee
The CJA Panel Selection Committees set the size of the panels and consider applications for membership on the CJA Panels for each city, The committees select the attorneys who appear best qualified to serve on the Panel for three-year terms. See District of Kansas CJA Plan.
KANSAS CITY PANEL
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TOPEKA PANEL
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WICHITA PANEL
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