Justice Lee Johnson joins court

TOPEKA—The Supreme Court will meet in special session Friday, February 16, at 2:30 p.m. for a robing ceremony honoring the newest member of the Court, Justice Lee A. Johnson. A reception will follow in the Judicial Center atrium.

Justice Johnson was appointed to the Court January 5th to succeed Justice Donald L. Allegrucci, who retired at the end of his term.

Justice Johnson has 26 years of legal experience, including a stint on the Kansas Court of Appeals from 2001 until his appointment to the Supreme Court. From 1980 until his appointment to the appellate court, he worked as an attorney in private practice, as well as serving as the city attorney for Caldwell and Argonia.

Justice Johnson received his law degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1980, after receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 1969. He and his wife, Donna, have two children, Jordan, Overland Park; and Jennifer, Emporia.