United States Bankruptcy Court District of Kansas: Locations, Judges, and Contacts
United States Bankruptcy Court District of Kansas
Navigating the Bankruptcy Court District of Kansas begins with understanding the process and procedure. With locations in Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita, the court handles cases under Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and other federal bankruptcy provisions.
Whether you’re filing as an individual or a business, this page provides essential details on court locations, filing procedures, local rules, and electronic access tools like CM/ECF and PACER to help guide you through the process.
Below is the contact information for the bankruptcy judges and staff assigned to those locations.
Court Locations:
Kansas City Location
Robert J. Dole Courthouse
500 State Avenue, Rm. 161
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-735-2110
Judge Robert D. Berger
Law Clerks:
- Jessica Rebel- 913-735-2153
- Morgan Lawrence- 913-735-2154
Topeka Location
Frank Carlson Federal Building
444 SE Quincy, Rm. 240
Topeka, KS 66683
785-338-5910
Chief Judge Dale L. Somers
Judicial Assistant- 785-338-5914
Law Clerks-
- Anne Baker 785-338-5962
- Teresa Schreffler 785-338-5952
Wichita Location
Wichita U.S. Courthouse
401 N. Market, Rm. 167
Wichita, KS 67202
316-315-4110
Judge Mitchell L. Herren
Judicial Assistant- Janet Swonger- 316-315-4150
Law Clerks:
- Jana Abbott- 316-315-4153
- Morgan Lawrence- 913-735-2154.
If you are looking for other states, Alabama through Iowa can be found by clicking this link.
You can learn more about filing for bankruptcy and the bankruptcy petition via this link. Information on the bankruptcy court system, contact information for trustees, and your state’s exemptions can be found here. The federal bankruptcy exemptions are listed here. The latest version of the 341 Meeting of the Creditors can be found here.
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Here are some resources to help you find the relevant bankruptcy court website: https://www.uscourts.gov/.
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