United States Courts
Western district of Missouri

Judges' Biographies & Requirements

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U.S. District Court Judges

Fernando J. Gaitan Jr., Chief Judge
Gary A. Fenner
Richard E. Dorr
David Gregory Kays
Beth Phillips
Brian C. Wimes
Scott O. Wright
Howard F. Sachs
Dean Whipple
Ortrie D. Smith
Nanette K. Laughrey
J. Fredrick Motz - Visiting

U.S. Magistrate Judges

Robert E. Larsen, Chief Magistrate Judge
John T. Maughmer
Sarah W. Hays
Matt J. Whitworth
David P. Rush

U.S. Bankruptcy Judges

Arthur B. Federman, Chief Bankruptcy Judge
Dennis R. Dow
Cynthia A. Norton