Judge Gerald R. Kuckelman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Gerald R. Kuckelman is a judge for the 1st Judicial District Court of Kansas. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeff Colyer in 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Gunnar Sundby.

The 1st Judicial District encompasses Leavenworth County and Atchison County.

Prior to his appointment, Kuckelman was the County Attorney for Atchison County, a position he held for eighteen years.

Kuckelman earned a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University in 1981. He then completed a J.D. at Washburn University School of Law in 1985. As a law student, Kuckelman interned with the Wabaunsee County Attorney’s Office.

After graduating from law school, Kuckelman began his legal career as an assistant attorney general with the Criminal Division of the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. He later entered into private practice, handling criminal defense matters for the next thirteen years.