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 Kathryn H. Vratil, Ex Officio
  • Judge J. Thomas Marten, Chair
  • Judge Julie A. Robinson
  • Magistrate Judge James P. O’Hara
  • Chief Judge Robert E. Nugent
  • Barry R. Grissom
  • Cyd K. Gillman
  • Alan E. Streit
  • Michael K. Seck
  • Jeffrey D. Morris
  • John W. Johnson
  • Tony L. Atterbury
  • Dan Crabtree
  • Angel D. Mitchell
  • Melissa A. Moodie
  • Theresa J. James
  • Michael Shultz
  • Casey Tourtillott

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
  • Judge Richard D. Rogers, Chair
  • Judge Sam A. Crow
  • Judge Monti L. Belot

CJA Panel Selection Committee

The CJA Panel Selection Committee considers applications for membership on the CJA Panel, and approves for membership those attorneys who appear best qualified, and inquires as to the continued availability and willingness of each CJA Panel member to accept appointment. See D. Kan. Rule CR44.1

KANSAS CITY PANEL
  • Judge Carlos Murguia
  • Magistrate Judge David J. Waxse, Chair
  • Cyd Gilman
  • Tim Burdick
  • Tom Telthorst
TOPEKA PANEL
  • Judge Richard D. Rogers
  • Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius, Chair
  • Ron Wurtz
  • Mark Bennett, Jr.
WICHITA PANEL
  • Judge Monti L. Belot
  • Judge J. Thomas Marten
  • Magistrate Judge Karen M. Humphreys, Chair
  • Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale
  • Cyd Gilman
  • Jeff Griffith
FORT LEAVENWORTH PANEL
  • Magistrate Judge David J. Waxse, Chair
  • Melody Evans
  • Michael Kelly
FORT RILEY PANEL
  • Judge Richard D. Rogers
  • Magistrate Judge Karen M. Humphreys, Chair
  • Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale
  • Kirk Redmond
  • Barry A. Clark

Other Court Committees:

CLERK’S OFFICE COMMITTEE
  • Timothy M. O’Brien, Chair
COURT HISTORY COMMITTEE
  • Judge Eric F. Melgren, Chair
COURT SECURITY COMMITTEE
  • Chief Judge Kathryn H. Vratil, Chair
PROBATION COMMITTEE
  • Ronald G. Schweer, Chair
PRO SE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
  • Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius, Chair
STRATIGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
  • Carlos Murguia, Chair