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# Henry W. Green Jr.

Kansas Court of Appeals · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Kansas Court of Appeals
- State: Kansas
- Role: Judge
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- The first Black attorney to open a law office in Leavenworth since the late 1930s
- Notable: Longest‐serving Kansas Court of Appeals judge; first Black attorney in Leavenworth since late 1930s
- Henry W. Green Jr. held the role of a judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals from April 22, 1993, until his retirement on March 3, 2025, making him the court’s longest‐serving judge at 32 years

### Education

- Kansas State University — B.A.
- In law school, he was vice president of his third‐year class and a research assistant

### Additional information

- Kansas Court of Appeals; 2025-03-03
- Before joining the court, Green practiced general law in Leavenworth, Kansas, from 1975 to 1993, and served on the U.S. Panel of Bankruptcy Trustees for the District of Kansas from 1979 to 1993.
- Practitioner, 1992-1992
- prof, 1992-1992
- Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, Green earned B.S. degrees in history and political science from Kansas State University in 1972, and a J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1975.
- Born January 15, 1949.
- Date of birth: 1949-01-15

## 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://www.courtlistener.com/person/7302/henry-w-green-jr/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7302/henry-w-green-jr/)
- [Court of Appeals of Kansas current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7302/henry-w-green-jr/)
- [Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Rules/Rule-1001.pdf?ext=.pdf)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7302/henry-w-green-jr/)
- [Judges and Officers of the Kansas Court of Appeals](https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/advance-sheets/CourtofAppealsVol65No4_1.pdf)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7302/henry-w-green-jr/)

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