August 2008 News Releases

08/29/2008
Nominations sought for 1st Judicial District judge vacancy
TOPEKA—A nominating commission charged with naming candidates to fill a district judge vacancy in the 1st Judicial District has issued a request for assistance from the public.The 1st Judicial District includes Leavenworth and Atchison counties.      The nine-member commission is responsible for submitting the names of two ...
08/25/2008
Three nominated Johnson County judgeship
TOPEKA—The names of three local attorneys have been forwarded to Governor Sebelius for consideration for the current judicial opening in Johnson County.  The opening is due to the retirement of Judge William Isenhour.   The nominees are: Thomas Kelly Ryan, Shawnee.  Mr. Ryan is a partner in the firm of Gates, Giles ...