Eric S. Rosen
Chief Justice
Appointed 2005
Current Term 2021 – 2027
Justice Eric Rosen is a Topeka native. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and Washburn University School of Law and has served as a judge and justice for nearly 30 years. Prior to his judicial experience, Justice Rosen maintained a private practice, as well as numerous teaching roles, including at the Menninger School of Law and Psychiatry and his alma mater, Washburn University. Justice Rosen’s community and professional engagement record speak to his commitment to all Kansans.
Dan Biles
Justice
Appointed 2009
Current Term 2024-2029
Justice Dan Biles is a native of El Dorado. He is a graduate of Kansas State University and worked as an Associated Press reporter while earning his degree from Washburn University School of Law. Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Biles was an assistant attorney general, attorney for the Kansas State Board of Education, and general counsel for Kansas Turnpike Authority. He continues to serve as a visiting professor at Kansas State University.
Caleb Stegall
Justice
Appointed 2014
Current Term 2024-2028
Justice Caleb Stegall is a Lawrence native. He is a graduate of Geneva College and the University of Kansas School of Law. Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Stegall served as a county attorney in Jefferson County, chief counsel to the governor, and as a judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals. He continues to serve as an adjunct professor at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Keynen “KJ” Wall Jr.
Justice
Appointed 2020
Current Term 2024-2028
Justice Keynen Wall is a native of Scott City, Kansas. He is a graduate of Kansas State University, where he was a national college debate champion and All-American; the University of Minnesota; and the University of Kansas School of Law. Prior to his appointment to the court, he worked in private practice as well as special projects counsel and deputy general counsel to the Kansas Supreme Court. At the time of his appointment, Justice Wall represented county hospitals, rural healthcare providers, and community mental health centers throughout Kansas.
Melissa Taylor Standridge
Justice
Appointed 2020
Current Term 2024-2028
Justice Melissa Taylor Standridge is a Lawrence native. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas and University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, where she was the editor-in-chief of the UMKC Law Review and Chief Justice of the Appellate Advocacy Program. Prior to her appointment to the court, Justice Standridge was a private practice attorney, counsel to two federal judges, and served as a judge on the Court of Appeals for nearly 13 years. Her impressive list of professional and civic engagements are a testament to her character and commitment to the people of Kansas. She is a foster and adoptive parent to numerous children.
Larkyn Walsh
Justice
Appointed 2025
Current Term 2025 – 2027
Justice Larkin Walsh is from the Kansas City metro area. She is a mother of four with her husband of 20 years. She earned her law degree at the University of Kansas School of Law. Prior to private practice, she was a law clerk for the Kansas Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. She was appointed to the court in 2025.
K. Christopher Jayaram
Justice
Appointed 2026
Current Term 2026 – 2028
Judge K. Christopher Jayaram is a Kansas Supreme Court justice with extensive experience as both a trial attorney and a judge, having served on the Johnson County District Court since 2021 after years as a civil litigator. A graduate of the University of Kansas and Lewis and Clark’s law school, he is active in the legal community and coaches youth soccer.