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Featured Article United States Magistrate Judge Matt J. Whitworth is enrobed by his sons. Western District Celebrates the Investiture of Judge Whitworth The Investiture Ceremony for United States Magistrate Judge Matt J. Whitworth took place on February 25, 2010 at the Whittaker Courthouse in Kansas City.  Chief Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. convened court and introduced a group of distinguished guest speakers, including:  Marietta Parker, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Kansas; Todd Graves, Graves, Bartle, Marcus & Garrett; Kevin E. J. Regan, The Regan Law Firm; and retired Judge Jack Gant, Jackson County Circuit Court. Ms. Parker noted that Whitworth embodies all the elements necessary to the American ideal of a judge:  devotion to duty, ability to inspire and lead, and great integrity.  Mr. Graves observed that as a federal prosecutor, Whitworth cared about not just the victim’s family but the perpetrator’s family.  He remarked that Whitworth’s own family was always first and foremost in his life.  Mr. Regan applauded the Court for selecting Whitworth for the Magistrate Judge position in Jefferson City, calling him a man who seeks justice and fights injustice.  Full Story >>

Inside this Edition... Whitworth Investiture Koger Symposium and Bartlett Lectures Announced UMKC Selects Larsen for Alumni Award Phillips Takes Oath of Office Probation & Pretrial Office Helps with Clothes Closet Jefferson City Update Courthouse Construction Elevator Repair Day of Caring 2010 Federal Court Advocates Section FCAS Social Discussion with Federal Judges District Court Highlights CM/ECF Attorney Password Resets Witness and Mileage Fees Online Case Opening: Choosing the Correct Venue Code Bankruptcy Court Highlights Amended Dollar Amount Requests for Transcripts via CM/ECF Bankruptcy Practice Seminar Clerk's Corner Court News and Notes Training Opportunity for CJA Panel Attorneys Judge Dorr to Speak at Law Day in Springfield Federal Law Clerk Society e-Juror takes Jury Questionnaires Online

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