The Hon. Melissa R. Dugan is a magistrate for the 31st Judicial District Court of Kansas. She was appointed to the bench by the 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission on April 14, 2023.
The 31st Judicial District encompasses Allen, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson Counties. Dugan has held assignments in Neosho County.
Prior to her appointment, Dugan was an attorney at Dugan Law. She supplemented her practice with service as the County Attorney for Neosho County.
Dugan earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University. She then completed a J.D. at Washburn University School of Law.