16 June 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Judge Mary Christopher is stepping down after five years on the bench.
Christopher graduated from Washburn Law School and Kansas State University. Her last day is July 15.
The following nominees have been identified to replace her:
Kate Butler, Topeka, private practice, Barber Emerson L.C.
James Crowl, Topeka, county counselor, Shawnee County
Christopher Gunn, Topeka, private practice, Beck & Gunn Law Office
Andrew Holmes, Berryton, deputy district attorney, Shawnee County
Charles Kitt, Topeka, chief deputy district attorney, Shawnee County
Ashley Long, Topeka, public defender, 3rd Judicial District Public Defender Office
Kai Mann, Topeka, assistant appellate defender, Kansas Appellate Defender Office
Jason McIlrath, Topeka, deputy district attorney, Shawnee County
Matthew Spurgin, Topeka, administrative law judge, Kansas Office of Administrative Hearings
Todd Thornburg, Topeka, deputy chief counsel, Kansas Department of Labor
Interviews start July 24.