--- title: "Richard B. Walker | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/richard-b-walker-7314" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Richard B. Walker Kansas Court of Appeals · Judge ## Profile - Court: Kansas Court of Appeals - State: Kansas - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, Court of Appeals of Kansas, 2015-present - Senior Judge, Kansas Court of Appeals since August 1, 2015 - Chief Judge of the 9th Judicial District from 2002 to 2015 - Kansas 9th Judicial District Court Judge from 1984 to 2015 - Before he joined the Ninth Judicial District Court in 1984, Walker was a partner at Ice, Turner & Ice. - Began his law career as a partner at Adrian & Walker, where he stayed until 1977. - Former partner at Adrian & Walker and Ice, Turner & Ice law firms - Senior judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals and a long-time jurist in the Kansas judicial system, with a career spanning over four decades - Over 18 years as a district court judge and 13 years as chief judge of the 9th Judicial District ### Education - University of Kansas School of Law in — J.D. (1973) ### Additional information - Joined the Ninth Judicial District in December 1984 and retired, assuming senior status for the Court of Appeals, on August 1, 2015. - In 1977 and 1978, he served as chief legislative assistant to James Pearson. - For the next two years, he served as vice chairman on the Kansas Adult Authority (now the Kansas Parole Board). ## 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/7314/richard-b-walker/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7314/richard-b-walker/) - [Court of Appeals of Kansas current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7314/richard-b-walker/) - [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/7314/richard-b-walker/) - [Richard B. Walker (Kansas) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Richard_B._Walker_(Kansas)) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/richard-b-walker-7314", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/richard-b-walker-7314", "name": "Richard B. Walker | KnowJudges", "description": "Richard B. Walker, Kansas Court of Appeals. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-10-07", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/richard-b-walker-7314#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/richard-b-walker-7314#judge", "name": "Richard B. 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