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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

  • Magistrate Judge Angel D. Mitchell, Chair
  • District Judge Holly L. Teeter
  • Sarah Hess (2024-2027)
  • Melody Brannon, Federal Public Defender, Ex Officio
  • Laura Shaneyfelt, CJA Resource Counsel, Ex Officio
  • Dionne Scherff, Panel Attorney District Representative

TOPEKA PANEL

  • Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz, Chair
  • District Judge Toby Crouse
  • Chris Joseph (2022-2025)
  • Melody Brannon, Federal Public Defender, Ex Officio
  • Laura Shaneyfelt, CJA Resource Counsel, Ex Officio
  • Dionne Scherff, Panel Attorney District Representative

WICHITA PANEL

  • Magistrate Judge Gwynne E. Birzer, Chair
  • Chief District Judge John W. Broomes
  • Kari Schmidt (2022-2025)
  • Melody Brannon, Federal Public Defender, Ex Officio
  • Laura Shaneyfelt, CJA Resource Counsel, Ex Officio
  • Dionne Scherff, Panel Attorney District Representative