Judge Ryan retires A retirement reception was held Friday afternoon at Kansas City, Kansas, City Hall for Judge Maurice Ryan, administrative judge of the Kansas City, Kansas, Municipal Court, who is retiring after 35 years of service. (Photo by William Crum) At a retirement reception Friday afternoon for Judge Maurice Ryan, who is retiring after 35 years of service. (Photo by William Crum) At a retirement reception Friday afternoon for Judge Maurice Ryan, who is retiring after 35 years of service. (Photo by William Crum) Several photographs and items were on display at Judge Ryan’s retirement reception on Friday afternoon.