Angela Anderson at a glance
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- District Magistrate Judge
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Angela Anderson
District Magistrate Judge · Kansas 2nd Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Washington: Public defender, temporary judge, criminal defense attorney, then District Court Judge (2021–present)
- Kansas: Clerk, then District Magistrate Judge (2020–present)
- Criminal defense attorney at her own firm, Anderson Legal, and as a public defender for the city of Lynden
- District Magistrate Judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Kansas, covering Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee Counties
- Temporary judge in Whatcom County District Court and in Blaine and Everson municipal courts
Education
Additional information
- She serves the remainder of Judge David Grant’s term until the end of 2022 Bellingham Herald
- Separately, Angela Anderson is also recognized as Whatcom County’s first female District Court Judge, appointed in 2021 by the Whatcom County Council.
- Joined the bench in 2020 by the 2nd Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission
- Before her judicial appointment, Anderson was the clerk of the 2nd Judicial District Court in Wabaunsee County.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Electronic Device Coverage
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 requires media members to obtain written court permission before using an electronic device to photograph, record, transmit, or provide live coverage of a court proceeding.
A media member must get written permission from the court before using an electronic device to photograph, record, transmit, or provide live coverage of a court proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Advance Media Request Timing
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 directs media members to request permission at least one week before the proceeding, unless the court waives the timing requirement for good cause.
At least one week before a court proceeding, a media member must ask the court or media coordinator for permission to use an electronic device during the proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Judge Controlled Device Location
Statewide
Kansas statewide Rule 1001 leaves the authorized device location to the judge, presiding judge, or appellate clerk depending on the court, and local orders control when they conflict with Rule 1001.
A judge will designate where a media member may use an electronic device during a district court proceeding.Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Kansas 2nd Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Kansas Judicial Branch official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Kansas Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗