Jeffrey R. Elder at a glance
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Jeffrey R. Elder
Chief District Judge · Kansas 2nd Judicial District Court
Jeffrey R. Elder — Kansas 2nd Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 2nd Judicial District Court of Kansas and has held the role of Chief Judge of that district since 2020
- Reappointed as Chief Judge by the Kansas Supreme Court for the 2024–2025 term
- Position: Chief Judge (appointed by the Kansas Supreme Court in October 2020; reappointed for 2024–2025 terms)
- Served as Pottawatomie County Attorney from 1989 to 2001 (County Attorney)
Education
Additional information
- Judicial Service: Elected judge in 2008; re-elected in 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022
- Named Chief Judge in October 2020, succeeding Chief Judge Gary Nafziger
- Worked as an attorney before joining the bench (Private Practice).
- As Chief Judge, Elder has oversight of case assignments, administrative functions, and clerical operations within the district
- According to, Jeffrey Ray Elder is recognized for high professional achievement and ethical standards, with AV Preeminent® peer ratings
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1001: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Kansas 2nd Judicial District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Administrative Order 2025-JA-134, Order Appointing Chief Judges for Kansas District Courts
Chief Judges For All 31 Judicial Districts, Terms Through 2027-12-31 Or Further Order source · PDF · Source checked October 5, 2026
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