Judge Wayne Lampson has been reappointed to a two-year term as chief judge of the 29th judicial district, according to the Kansas Supreme Court.
Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss announced the appointment, which is effective Feb. 1, 2016, to Dec. 31, 2017.
Lampson has served as a district judge in the 29th judicial district since 1995. He presides over cases in Wyandotte County.
“We are glad that Judge Lampson agreed to serve another two years as chief judge, providing continuity in capable leadership in the 29th judicial district,” said Justice Nuss, chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court.
“I am honored to continue serving as chief judge for the 29th judicial district,” Lampson said. “I look forward to working with all members of the court to better serve the people of Kansas.”
Lampson is a native of Kansas and graduated from Emporia State University and the University of Tulsa School of Law. Before being appointed to the bench, Lampson served as the Wyandotte County counselor, worked in both the district attorney’s office and the city attorney’s office, and was in private practice in Wyandotte County.
Each of Kansas’ 31 judicial districts has a chief judge who, in addition to his or her judicial responsibilities, has general control over case assignments within the district, as well as general supervisory authority over the administrative and clerical functions of the court.