Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

10th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 19, Courtroom 7B

Appointed By: Gov. Laura J. Kelly

Biography

The Hon. Jacquelyn E. Rokusek is a judge for the 10th Judicial District Court of Kansas in Johnson County. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Laura Kelly on September 1, 2020, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Sarah Welch.

Prior to her appointment, Rokusek was a senior managing partner at Rokusek Stein Law, having joined the firm in 2005. Before that, she served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Kansas (1999 to 2001) and was an assistant district attorney with the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office (1993 to 1999).

She received a B.F.A. in communication from Emporia State University in 1988. Rokusek then completed a J.D. at Washburn University School of Law in 1994.

Her memberships include the Johnson County Bar Foundation, the Earl E. O'Connor Inn of Court, the Kansas Bar Association, the Family Law Inn of Court, the Kansas Women’s Attorney Association, and the Johnson County Bar Association. Rokusek has also been involved with the Johnson County Law Library, the Kansas Closed Case Task Force, and the Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution.

She was named a Champion of Justice by the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2021.

Rokusek was born in Kansas City, Kansas. A married mother of three children, she resides in Shawnee, Kansas.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jacquelyn E. Rokusek

STATE OF KANSAS EX REL SEC DEPT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ET AL vs. SALVATIERRA

On October 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 24, 2024

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STATE OF KANSAS, EX REL. SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ET AL vs. URBONAVICIUS

On October 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 24, 2024

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GUTHERIE ET AL vs. RIGGINS

On October 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 24, 2024

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Oct 31, 2024

OVERHOLT vs. OVERHOLT

On October 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 24, 2024

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Oct 24, 2024

STATE OF KANSAS, EX REL. SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ET AL vs. ROSS

On October 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 24, 2024

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YODER vs. YODER

On October 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 24, 2024

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Oct 24, 2024

STATE OF KANSAS, EX REL. SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs. TAYLOR

On October 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Oct 23, 2024

STATE OF KANSAS EX REL SEC DEPT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ET AL vs. SMITH

On October 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Oct 23, 2024

STATE OF KANSAS EX REL SEC DEPT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES ET AL vs. JEFFERY

On October 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Oct 23, 2024

COLUNGA vs. COLUNGA

On October 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Oct 23, 2024

LIPPERT vs. LIPPERT

On October 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Oct 31, 2024

LINARES vs. LIPPERT

On October 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Oct 31, 2024

STATE OF KANSAS EX REL SEC DEPT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES ET AL vs. MCFARLAND

On October 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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Oct 23, 2024

PHILLIPS vs. ROSS

On October 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 22, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024

GOSHIEN vs. GOSHIEN

On October 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 22, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024

HEARD ET AL vs. SHIELDS

On October 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 22, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024

TORRES MARTINEZ vs. CHAIREZ

On October 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 22, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024

STATE OF KANSAS EX REL SEC DEPT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ET AL vs. FORREST

On October 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 22, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024

WALSH vs. WALSH

On October 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 22, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024

KEATON ET AL vs. KEATON

On October 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 21, 2024

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Oct 31, 2024

BERARDO vs. BERARDO

On October 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 21, 2024

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Oct 21, 2024

STATE OF KANSAS EX REL SEC DEPT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES ET AL vs. MOORE

On October 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 21, 2024

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Oct 21, 2024

In the Matter of the Marriage of ERIKA MARGARITA FITZGERALD vs. SHANE LAWERENCE FITZGERALD

On October 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 17, 2024

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Settlement

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Apr 15, 2025

STATE OF KANSAS EX REL SECRETARY ET AL vs. ROWE

On October 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Jacquelyn E. Rokusek presiding.

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Oct 17, 2024

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About

Jacquelyn E. Rokusek
Current Appointment 10th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 19, Courtroom 7B	10th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 19, Courtroom 7B
Education J.D., Washburn University School of Law - 1994 B.F.A., Emporia State University - 1988	J.D., Washburn University School of Law - 1994 B.F.A., Emporia State University - 1988
Official Website courts.jocogov.org	courts.jocogov.org

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	KS - 10th Judicial District Court of Kansas
Clerk phone:	+1 (913) 715-3740

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Johnson County, Kansas
Special Assistant United States Attorney	United States Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas	None
Senior Managing Partner	Rokusek Stein Law	Johnson County, Kansas
Judge	10th Judicial District Court of Kansas	Johnson County, Kansas