Judge Paul W. Burmaster: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

10th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 14

Biography

The Hon. Paul W. Burmaster is a judge for the 10th Judicial District Court of Kansas in Johnson County.

Prior to joining the bench, he operated his own private practice since 1994.

Burmaster received a B.S. in journalism from the University of Kansas in 1987. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Kansas School of Law in 1990.

Recent Cases by Hon. Paul W. Burmaster

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of ALEXANDER VINCENT METZGER

On August 11, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

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Aug 11, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Family

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Aug 11, 2026

JAMES ARTHUR WILLIS Vs. State Of Kansas

On August 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Aug 11, 2026

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Corey James Pederson

On August 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Name Change

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Aug 11, 2026

TRISTAN SMITH Vs. Midwest Division-OPRMC, LLC, D/B/A/ Overland Park Regional Medical Center

On August 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

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Aug 09, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Torts

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Malpractice

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Aug 11, 2026

CITY OF LENEXA, KANSAS Vs. $1,340.00 U.S. CURRENCY

On August 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

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Aug 06, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Aug 11, 2026

Bluebird Construction, LLC. Vs. Chaudhry's Investment Group, Inc.

On August 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

2 Files

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Aug 06, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 11, 2026

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Mary Frances Lingo

On August 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

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Aug 06, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Family

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Name Change

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Aug 11, 2026

Commercial Capital Company, L.L.C. Vs. Rafael Guerra, Jr

On August 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

3 Files

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Aug 06, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Creditor

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Judgment Enforcement

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Aug 11, 2026

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. Vs. MICHAEL CLEEK

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

1 File

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Aug 04, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Creditor

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Judgment Enforcement

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Aug 11, 2026

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. Vs. MICHAEL J PRICE, JR

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

1 File

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Aug 04, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Creditor

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Judgment Enforcement

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Aug 11, 2026

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. Vs. TYLER TONEY

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

1 File

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Aug 04, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Creditor

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Judgment Enforcement

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Aug 11, 2026

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. Vs. JAMES SNEED

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

1 File

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Aug 04, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Creditor

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Judgment Enforcement

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Aug 11, 2026

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Jakob Harper

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

1 File

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Aug 04, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Family

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Name Change

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Aug 11, 2026

Colin West Spencer Vs. Dalton F. Shader

On August 3, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

2 Files

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Aug 03, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 11, 2026

Melanie Ambrose Vs. City Of Shawnee, Kansas D/B/A Splash Cove

On July 31, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

1 File

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Jul 31, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Torts

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General Torts

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Aug 04, 2026

Union Bank And Trust Company Vs. Etiquette Boutique, LLC, Et Al

On July 31, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

5 Files

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Jul 31, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Creditor

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Collections

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Aug 04, 2026

Country Club Bank Vs. Food Solutions, Inc., Et Al

On July 30, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

4 Files

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Jul 30, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 04, 2026

Britney Bell Vs. PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY

On July 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

4 Files

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Jul 29, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Torts

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Automobile

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Aug 04, 2026

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Naomi Grace Welch

On July 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

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Jul 29, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Family

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Name Change

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Aug 04, 2026

ARK HOMES, LLC. Vs. TERESA FOX

On July 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

2 Files

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Jul 28, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Aug 04, 2026

Samantha E Stone Vs. Brayan Mateo Lopez-Hernandez

On July 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

2 Files

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Jul 28, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Torts

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Automobile

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Aug 04, 2026

Julie Goodhart Vs. State Of Kansas Department Of Revenue

On July 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 27, 2026

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Johnson County

County

Johnson County, KS

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Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

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Jul 28, 2026

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Kortni Ann Carr

On July 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

1 File

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Jul 27, 2026

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Hon. Paul W. Burmaster 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Paul W. Burmaster

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Johnson County

County

Johnson County, KS

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Family

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Name Change

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Jul 28, 2026

Samuel L Blatnick Vs. The Gatorade Co. C/O The CT Co.

On July 25, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Paul W. Burmaster presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Jul 25, 2026

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, KS

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Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

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Jul 28, 2026

About

Paul W. Burmaster
Current Appointment 10th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 14	10th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 14
Education J.D., University of Kansas School of Law - 1990 B.S., University of Kansas - 1987	J.D., University of Kansas School of Law - 1990 B.S., University of Kansas - 1987