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# Michael Buser

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

- Michael B. Buser was a judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals from 2005 until his retirement on January 31, 2022
- 2005–2022: Judge, Kansas Court of Appeals, appointed by Governor Kathleen Sebelius
- Assistant District Attorney, Johnson County, Kansas (1977–1988)

### Education

- Georgetown University — B.A.

### Additional information

- Kansas Court of Appeals; 2022-01
- Joined the Kansas Court of Appeals in 2005 and retired in January 2022.
- He was retained in the 2018 judicial retention election with 66.7% of the vote
- Practitioner, 2004-2004
- General Attorney, Union Pacific Railroad (1988–1991).
- Born January 10, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri.
- Authored a book on revelation, published by Georgetown University Press.
- Published legal articles in the Stanford Law Review and Kansas Law Review.

## 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/7298/michael-buser/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7298/michael-buser/)
- [Court of Appeals of Kansas current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7298/michael-buser/)
- [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/7298/michael-buser/)
- [Kansas Judicial Branch State of the Judiciary 2022](https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Publications/State-of-Judiciary-2022.pdf)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7298/michael-buser/)

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