Judge Stephen D. Hill

Judge Stephen D. Hill grew up in Wichita but spent most of his legal career as a lawyer, county attorney, and judge in the 6th Judicial District. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a law degree from Washburn University School of Law. After serving 22 years as a district court judge, he was named to the Kansas Court of Appeals.

 

Current term

January 2019–January 2023

Appointed to the court in 2003 by Governor Kathleen Sebelius

 

Judicial experience

2003-present, judge, Court of Appeals

1981-2003, district judge, 6th Judicial District

 

Previous professional experience

1976-80, county attorney, Linn County

1975-76, partner, Hill & Wisler, Mound City, Kansas

 

Education

Washburn University School of Law, J.D., 1975

University of Kansas, B.A., 1972

 

Professional memberships and activities

Kansas Judicial Council Pattern Instructions in Kansas Advisory Committee

• Chairman, 2003-12

 

Additional information

He and his wife, Sandra, live in Topeka.