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Senior Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr.

Case Procedures

Please see Local Rule 16.1(f) for deadlines to include in the Proposed Scheduling Order.

Chambers Contacts

Name Title Phone
Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. Senior District Judge 816-512-5630
Christy Anderson Courtroom Deputy 816-512-5063
Gayle Wambolt Court Reporter 816-512-5641
Patricia Rosa Career Law Clerk
Jo Powers Career Law Clerk

Chambers Location

Address Room Number Courtroom
Charles Evans Whittaker U.S. Courthouse
400 E. 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
District Court: 816-512-5000
Bankruptcy Court: 816-512-1800 		Room 7552 7C

Judge Tabs

Biography

Born 1948 in Kansas City, KS

Federal Judicial Service

Judge, U. S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on May 16, 1991, to a seat vacated by Russell G. Clark; Confirmed by the Senate on July 18, 1991, and received commission on August 2, 1991. Served as Chief Judge, 2007-2014. Assumed Senior Status January 3, 2014.

Education

Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas, B.S., 1970
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 1974

Professional Career

Attorney, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 1974-1980
Judge, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, 1980-1986
Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, 1986-1991

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Audio-Visual Equipment in the 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 the courtroom deputy.