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Chief Judge Beth Phillips

Case Procedures

Procedures as to Proposed Scheduling Orders and Pretrial Conferences - BP
Oral Argument Permitted for New Attorneys - BP
Civil Scheduling and Trial Orders for Jury Trials - BP

Chambers Contacts

Name Title Phone
Beth Phillips Chief U.S. District Judge 816-512-5380
Annette Cordell Judicial Assistant 816-512-5380
Shauna Murphy-Carr Courtroom Deputy 816-512-5744
Jodi Quelle Court Reporter (Beginning 12/23/24) 816-512-5623
Steven Wolfe Career Law Clerk
Elizabeth Rohr 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 		7452 7A

Judge Tabs

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
Chief Judge, 2019 - Present

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

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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.