U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U. S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Nominated by President Barack Obama on June 7, 2011, to a seat vacated by Ortrie D. Smith; Confirmed by the Senate on March 6, 2012, received her commission on March 22, 2012, and was sworn in on March 23, 2012.

Education:
University of Chicago, B.A., 1991, M.A., 1992
University of Missouri—Columbia School of Law, J.D., 1996

Professional Career:
Assistant Prosecutor, Jackson County, Missouri, 1997-2001
Private Practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 2001-2008
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Missouri, 2008-2009
U.S. Attorney, Western District of Missouri, 2009-2012

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Arthur B. Federman

U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips

Contact Information

Beth Phillips, District Judge Annette Cordell, Judicial Assistant Kelly McIlvain, Courtroom Deputy Tina Duer, Courtroom Deputy Katie Wirt, Court Reporter Denise Halsey, Court Reporter		816-512-5380 816-512-5381 816-512-5744 816-512-5614 816-512-5608 816-512-5657
Law Clerks:	Darin Shreves Jackie Whipple
Address:	400 E. 9th Street, Room 7452 Kansas City, MO 64106
Courtroom:	7A

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Scheduling & Trial Orders

Procedures as to Proposed Scheduling Orders and Pretrial Conferences

Civil Scheduling and Trial Orders for Jury Trials

Civil Rules of Trial for Jury Trials (pending)

Civil Scheduling and Trial Orders for Non-Jury Trials (pending)

Civil Rules of Trial for Non-Jury Trials

Jury Instructions

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Audio-Visual Equipment in Courtroom

Prior to trial, we urge all attorneys to schedule an appointment to test equipment. Visit our Courtroom Technology & Equipment page to view details regarding available technologies. For any additional requests or to view the equipment prior to a court hearing, please contact Judge Phillips' courtroom deputy.