Judge Michael J. Hoelscher: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

18th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 19

Biography

The Hon. Michael J. Hoelscher is a judge for the 18th Judicial District Court of Kansas. He was elected to the bench on November 4, 2014.

The 18th Judicial District encompasses Sedgwick County.

Prior to his election, Hoelscher was an assistant city attorney for the Wichita City Attorney’s Office, a position to which he was named in 2008. Before that, he spent time as an assistant district attorney with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office (2002 to 2008).

Hoelscher earned a bachelor’s degree from Newman University. He then completed a J.D. at Washburn University School of Law.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael J. Hoelscher

Tyree James Brown vs. State of Kansas (60-1507)

On July 28, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sedgwick County. Judge Michael J. Hoelscher presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Jul 28, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Sedgwick County

County

Sedgwick County, KS

Case #

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2025

Tyree James Brown vs. State of Kansas (60-1507)

On July 28, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sedgwick County. Judge Michael J. Hoelscher presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Jul 28, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Hoelscher 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Hoelscher

Court

Sedgwick County

County

Sedgwick County, KS

Case #

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2025

About

Michael J. Hoelscher
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 18th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 19	18th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 19
Election/Appointment 2014 - 18th Judicial District Court; 2018 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election	2014 - 18th Judicial District Court; 2018 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election
Education J.D., Washburn University School of Law Bachelor's degree, Newman University	J.D., Washburn University School of Law Bachelor's degree, Newman University
Official Website www.dc18.org	www.dc18.org

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	KS - 18th Judicial District Court of Kansas
Administrative Assistant:	+1 (316) 660-5619

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the Sedgwick County District Attorney	Sedgwick County, Kansas
Assistant City Attorney	Office of the Wichita City Attorney	Sedgwick County, Kansas
Judge	18th Judicial District Court of Kansas	Sedgwick County, Kansas