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Patrick Kelly (Kansas)

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This page is about the U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas. If you are looking for the Colorado District Judge for the 4th Judicial District, see J. Patrick Kelly.


Patrick Kelly
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Kansas
Years in office: 1995 - 1996

Years in office: 1980 - 1995
Education
Bachelor's
Wichita University, 1951
Law
Washburn University Law, 1953
Personal
Birthplace
Wichita, KS


Patrick F. Kelly (1929-2007) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.

Kelly was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on April 14, 1980, to a seat vacated by Wesley Brown; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission two days later. He served as chief judge from 1992 until he assumed senior status on June 6, 1995. He retired on March 15, 1996.[1] Kelly was succeeded in this position by John Marten.

Early life and education

  • Wichita University, B.A., 1951
  • Washburn University School of Law, LL.B., 1953[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Air Force, 1953-1955
  • Private practice, Wichita, Kansas, 1955-1980[1]

Judicial career

District of Kansas

Kelly was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on April 14, 1980, to a seat vacated by Wesley Brown; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission two days later. He served as chief judge from 1992 until he assumed senior status on June 6, 1995. He retired on March 15, 1996.[1] Kelly was succeeded in this position by John Marten.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Wesley Brown
District of Kansas
1980–1995
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
John Marten