--- title: "David Rogers | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-rogers-district-court-judge-kansas-31st-judicial-district-court-ks" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # David Rogers Kansas 31st Judicial District Court · District Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Kansas 31st Judicial District Court - State: Kansas - Role: District Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### media electronic device coverage Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Rules/Rule-1001.pdf?ext=.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### advance media request timing Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Rules/Rule-1001.pdf?ext=.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### judge controlled device location Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Rules/Rule-1001.pdf?ext=.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://kscourts.gov/About-the-Courts/District-Courts/Districts/31st-judicial-District) - [Official roster](https://kscourts.gov/About-the-Courts/District-Courts/Districts/31st-judicial-District) - [Kansas Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://kscourts.gov/About-the-Courts/District-Courts/Districts/31st-judicial-District) - [Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Rules/Rule-1001.pdf?ext=.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-rogers-district-court-judge-kansas-31st-judicial-district-court-ks", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-rogers-district-court-judge-kansas-31st-judicial-district-court-ks", "name": "David Rogers | KnowJudges", "description": "David Rogers, Kansas 31st Judicial District Court. 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Rogers is a lifelong resident of Midland, Texas, and currently serves as a judge for the 142nd State District Court in Midland County ### Education - Undergraduate degree in history with a minor in political science from Texas A&M University. ### Additional information - After law school, Rogers returned to Midland and practiced law for roughly a decade in civil trials. - Rogers initially worked at the Brockett & Lindemood firm - focusing on civil trial practice, before establishing his own private practice with partner Ray Fivecoat, specializing in family and criminal law - A lifelong Midlander, Rogers emphasizes his local roots and dedication to public service. - Began his legal career after earning his law degree and returned to Midland to practice law. - Rogers attended Midland High School - His private practice now emphasizes family and criminal law, which he describes as broad areas touching on multiple aspects of legal practice. - He ran for the 142nd State District Court and won the Republican primary runoff, positioning him to serve unopposed in the general election - His experience in private practice and trial work provides him with a strong foundation for his judicial responsibilities - He initially explored a career in history, including work with the George H.W. Bush campaign and the Republican National Committee in Washington, D.C., before deciding to pursue law ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-24b6feac6cd1ef1f99728446) — 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](https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Rules/Rule-1001.pdf?ext=.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.