Judge Bill L. Klapper: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

29th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department - Division 6

Appointed By: Gov. Samuel D. Brownback

Biography

The Hon. Bill L. Klapper is a judge for the 29th Judicial District Court of Kansas. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Sam Brownback on September 9, 2013, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Jan A. Way.

The 29th Judicial District encompasses Wyandotte County.

Prior to his appointment, Klapper worked as an attorney in private practice. He supplemented his practice with service as a judge pro tempore for the Juvenile Division of the 29th Judicial District Court.

Klapper earned a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University of Topeka in 1980. He then completed a J.D. at Drake University Law School in 1982. He is licensed to practice in Kansas (1983), Iowa (1983), and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas (1983).

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Bill L. Klapper

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Jazmine Nicole Prelow

On August 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Wyandotte County

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Wyandotte County, KS

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Aug 14, 2026

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Vs. Monica Renee Stuhlsatz, Et Al

On August 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Wyandotte County

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Aug 14, 2026

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Daniel Isaias Canales

On August 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Wyandotte County

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Wyandotte County, KS

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Aug 14, 2026

Aaron Billings Vs. William Harnden

On August 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Wyandotte County

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Wyandotte County, KS

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Aug 14, 2026

NWL Company, LLC Vs. Unknown Occupant Of 3319 N 66th St., Et Al

On August 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Wyandotte County

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Aug 14, 2026

ESTER JORDAN Vs. FARM BUREAU PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

On August 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Wyandotte County

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Commercial

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Aug 14, 2026

James Stepp Vs. University Of Kansas Health System

On August 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Wyandotte County

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Labor and Employment

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Discrimination

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Aug 14, 2026

MidFirst Bank Vs. Anthony Fisher, Et Al

On August 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 06, 2026

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Aug 07, 2026

NewRez LLC Vs. Unknown Spouse, If Any, Of Tavin McManness, Et Al

On August 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 05, 2026

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Aug 07, 2026

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Thomas John Paris

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Aug 07, 2026

David Matthews Vs. State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

On August 3, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Aug 03, 2026

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Wyandotte County

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Commercial

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Aug 07, 2026

River View Estates MHC, LLC Vs. Matthew Laudenslager, Et Al

On July 31, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 31, 2026

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Aug 07, 2026

State Of Kansas, Et Al Vs. $1,983 In U.S. Currency; Chrysler Town Country VIN: 2A4RR8D10AR496255

On July 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 29, 2026

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Jul 31, 2026

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Baby Boy Strickland

On July 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 28, 2026

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Jul 31, 2026

Argentine Neighborhood Development Association Vs. Jose Angel Maderos Pinto, Et Al

On July 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 27, 2026

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Jul 31, 2026

J G Vs. KVC BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE INC, Et Al

On July 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 24, 2026

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Torts

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Jul 31, 2026

Khadija Bwana, Et Al Vs. Bryce Deardorff

On July 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Jul 23, 2026

The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely In Its Capacity As Titling Trustee For NBINV Trust Vs. John Doe, Et Al

On July 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Jul 23, 2026

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Vs. GoodLeap, LLC, Et Al

On July 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 22, 2026

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Jul 23, 2026

Tennessee Express, LLC Vs. Kraft Leasing LLC

On July 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 20, 2026

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Jul 23, 2026

Rocket Mortgage, LLC Vs. Mary Doe Unknown Occupant/ Tenant, Et Al

On July 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 20, 2026

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Jul 23, 2026

Edward Redic Vs. Jillian Coleman

On July 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 20, 2026

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Jul 23, 2026

TruHome Solutions, LLC Vs. Christina Garcia, Et Al

On July 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 17, 2026

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Vs. Unknown Heirs Of Willetta Wright Davis, Et Al

On July 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Judge Bill L. Klapper presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Wyandotte County

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About

Bill L. Klapper
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 29th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department - Division 6	29th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department - Division 6
Election/Appointment 2014 - Re-election; 2018 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election	2014 - Re-election; 2018 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election
Education J.D., Drake University Law School - 1982 Bachelor's degree, Washburn University of Topeka - 1980	J.D., Drake University Law School - 1982 Bachelor's degree, Washburn University of Topeka - 1980
Official Website www.wycodistrictcourt.org	www.wycodistrictcourt.org