Kansas Court of Appeals
The Kansas Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in Kansas, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Kansas Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the same method Kansas uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Clarence E. Renner | 1986 |
| Gary Rulon | 1988 |
| Joseph Pierron | 1990 |
| John J. Bukaty Jr. | 1993 |
| Henry W. Green Jr. | 1993 |
| Marla J. Luckert | 2002 |
| Richard D. Greene | 2003 |
| Stephen D. Hill | 2003 |
| Thomas E. Malone | 2003 |
| Patrick Mcanany | 2004 |
| Michael Buser | 2005 |
| Melissa Standridge | 2008 |
| G Gordon Atcheson | 2010 |
| Karen Arnold-Burger | 2011 |
| Richard B. Walker | 2015 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| David S. Knudson | 1995–2003 |
| Robert L. Gernon | 1988–2003 |
| Jerry G. Elliott | 1987–2010 |
| Edward Larson | 1987–1995 |
| Fred N. Six | 1987–1988 |
| Robert E. Davis | 1986–1993 |
| J Patrick Brazil | 1985–2001 |
| Patrick Brazil | 1985–2014 |
| Mary Beck Briscoe | 1984–1995 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Kansas Court of Appeals are appointed by the governor to 6-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).