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Melgren, Eric F.
Born 1956 in Minneola, KS
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Nominated by George W. Bush on July 23, 2008, to a seat vacated by Monti L. Belot. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2008, and received commission on October 6, 2008. Served as chief judge, 2021-2025. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2025.
Education:
Wichita State University, B.A., 1979
Washburn University School of Law, J.D., 1985
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Nominated by George W. Bush on July 23, 2008, to a seat vacated by Monti L. Belot. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2008, and received commission on October 6, 2008. Served as chief judge, 2021-2025. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2025.
Education:
Wichita State University, B.A., 1979
Washburn University School of Law, J.D., 1985
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Frank G. Theis, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, 1985-1987
Private practice, Wichita, Kansas, 1987-2002
U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas, 2002-2008