United States Bankruptcy Court District of Kansas: Locations, Judges, and Contacts

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.

Updated on July 21, 2026.

By Alexander Hernandez, J.D., Professor, and Author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge).

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.

For readers seeking more guidance, Bankruptcy.blog offers comprehensive resources on Kansas bankruptcy trustees and Kansas bankruptcy exemptions.

Professor Hernandez is an attorney specializing in consumer finance and debt relief. He is the author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge) and teaches law and finance courses in both English and Spanish at an international university.

Educational Resources

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Bankruptcy Court & Consumer Resources

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Please note that the information on this site does not constitute legal advice and should be considered for informational purposes only.