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Kansas courts administer justice by applying the law to resolve disputes and protect rights.

10/30/2026

A plaque honoring former Chief Justice Kay McFarland was dedicated Thursday as part of the Kansas Walk of Honor at the Kansas Capitol. Chief Justice Eric Rosen, former Chief Justice Marla Luckert, and Judge Karen Arnold-Burger represented the judicial branch at the event. The walk started in 2011 and recognizes the state and national contributions of Kansans and those with Kansas ties.

10/29/2026

A three-judge panel of Chief Judge Sarah Warner, Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, and Judge Rachel Pickering, heard oral arguments earlier this week in the new Moritz Library in D’Anielle Hall on the Benedictine College campus. The library was built to resemble Independence Hall in Philadelphia as part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

More photos: https://buff.ly/F1XNeXz

10/29/2026

Court can come with questions. Self-help centers, like the one in the Seward County Courthouse in Liberal, are here to make it a little easier.

These self-help centers are free and open to the public. There are 73 of them in county courthouses and public libraries across Kansas. Court staff and volunteers can help you find the right forms, understand the process, and take the first step with more confidence.

Find your nearest self-help center at https://self-help.kscourts.gov/SelfHelpCenters.

Resources are also available on our website at https://self-help.kscourts.gov/.

10/28/2026

Martha Coffman retired from a career in law, but she hasn’t stopped helping people. At the self-help center in Douglas County, she helps visitors understand court processes, whether it’s a parenting issue, divorce, eviction, protection order, or small claims.

“You never know what will be next,” she says.

She explains her goal is always to help people, and it works best when she shows empathy for their situation and explains how the courts work.”

Happy National Pro Bono Week, and thank you, Martha!

10/27/2026

The aroma of burgers on the grill drifted through the Kansas Judicial Center last week, bringing staff together for lunch, trivia, and fun.

Staff from the Kansas Judicial Center and the 3rd Judicial District enjoyed the chance to visit with Chief Justice Eric Rosen, Chief Judge Sarah Warner of the Court of Appeals, and Chief Judge Steven Ebberts of the 3rd Judicial District, who joined in the fun.

Doug Shima, clerk of the appellate courts, and Chris Esquibel, chief of probation services, were on grill duty and did a fantastic job!

Events like this give our team a chance to connect with court leaders and colleagues outside of the normal routine.

10/27/2026

Happy National Mentoring Day!

Ask almost any judge or justice about their career, and a mentor’s name will likely come up. Maybe it was a professor, a supervising attorney, or a judge who took the time to answer questions and offer encouragement.

A good mentor shares what they know, helps you see what’s possible and cheers you on along the way.

Today, we’re thankful for everyone who has taken the time to guide someone else.

10/26/2026

Senior Judge Richard Walker joined the Kansas Court of Appeals panel of Judges Jacy Hurst and Lesley Isherwood for oral arguments last week at the Kansas Judicial Center.

Walker retired from his role as chief judge of the 9th Judicial District and accepted a position as senior judge serving on the Court of Appeals in 2015. He served nearly 31 years on the bench before his retirement as a district judge.

10/23/2026

A Kansas Court of Appeals panel of Judges Angela Coble, Thomas Malone, and Lori Bolton Fleming heard oral arguments this week at the historical Sedgwick County courthouse in Wichita. This was Judge Thomas Malone's last full docket before he retires early next year after serving 23 years on the Court of Appeals.

10/23/2026

A Kansas Court of Appeals panel will hear oral arguments Tuesday, October 27, in two cases starting at 9:30 a.m. in the new Moritz Library in D’Aniello Hall on the Benedictine College campus in Atchison.

10/22/2026

Great ideas often start small.

In 2015, District Judge Robert Wonnell in Johnson County visited students in Olathe to share the importance of Constitution Day. Eleven years later, that single visit has transformed into a nationwide virtual mock trial. This year alone, over 50,000 third graders in 47 states and military bases in 12 countries participated!

To recognize Judge Wonnell’s incredible devotion to civic engagement, Cindy Isaacsen, a Johnson County court reporter, presented him with an American flag flown over the United States Capitol. Staff from Johnson County and Office of Judicial Administration joined in the presentation.

We are so proud of the staff and judges who go above and beyond to serve our communities and educate our youth.

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301 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS
66612

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+17852962256

Website

https://www.kscourts.gov/

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