Judge Steven R. Ebberts: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

3rd Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 12, Courtroom 4A

Appointed By: Gov. Samuel D. Brownback

Biography

The Hon. Steven R. Ebberts is a judge for the 3rd Judicial District Court of Kansas in Shawnee County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Sam Brownback in 2011.

During his judicial tenure, Ebberts was appointed by the Kansas Supreme Court as Acting Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District in 2021 and was named Chief Judge of the Judicial District the following year.

Prior to his appointment, he was associated for eight years with the City of Topeka Municipal Court. During his time on the municipal bench, Ebberts served as chief and administrative judge, department director, and a former associate judge.

He was also a pro tem judge for the 3rd Judicial District and had worked as legal counsel in private, corporate, and governmental practice. This included stints in solo practice, as well as with the Kansas Insurance Department, the Fidelity Security Insurance Company, the Dodson Group, the Topeka City Attorney’s Office, and Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin.

Ebberts received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Washburn University. He then completed a J.D. at Washburn University School of Law in 1993.

His memberships include the Topeka Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Kansas District Judges Association, the Sunrise Optimist Club, the Topeka Lawyers Club, and the Kansas Bar Association. Ebberts has also been involved with the Topeka Kiwanis Club and was a past president of the Kansas Municipal Judges Association.

A married father of two children, he was born in Garden City, Kansas, and attended Burlington High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Steven R. Ebberts

In The Matter Of The Will Of Clarence Leo Hartwich, Jr

On August 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Shawnee County

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Shawnee County, KS

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In The Matter Of The Estate Of Bonny L. Freeman

On August 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Shawnee County

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In The Matter Of The Estate Of Sheri L Clegg

On August 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Shawnee County

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In The Matter Of The Estate Of Patricia Ann Miller

On August 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Deborah Schlink

On August 11, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 11, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of James Douglas Runnels

On August 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Laura M Dick

On August 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Staci Jean Harding

On August 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Will Of Jon Randall Keller

On August 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Shawnee County

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of Samantha Alcantara

On August 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Will Of William E Carney

On August 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Shawnee County

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of Cora Jo Cogswell

On August 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 06, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Will Of Delores F Howbert

On August 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 06, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Odell Jones

On August 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 06, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Rita Violet Freeman

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

In The Matter Of The Will Of Cheryl L Hughes

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of James Clifford Gonzales

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Christopher Johnson

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

In The Matter Of The Will Of B Darlene Pollom

On August 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Jeffrey C. Beam

On August 3, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 03, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

In The Matter Of Everett Noriega, Jr

On August 1, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Aug 01, 2026

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In The Matter Of The Estate Of Janet Sue Nevels

On July 31, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Jul 31, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

In The Matter Of The Estate Of James Calvin Rivers

On July 31, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Jul 31, 2026

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Shawnee County

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Aug 06, 2026

In The Matter Of Ja'Hari Kyles

On July 30, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawnee County. Judge Steven R. Ebberts presiding.

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Jul 30, 2026

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About

Steven R. Ebberts
Current Appointment 3rd Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 12, Courtroom 4A	3rd Judicial District Court of Kansas, Department Division 12, Courtroom 4A
Election/Appointment 2012 - Re-elected; 2016 - Re-elected	2012 - Re-elected; 2016 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Washburn University School of Law - 1993 Bachelor's degree, Washburn University	J.D., Washburn University School of Law - 1993 Bachelor's degree, Washburn University
Official Website www.shawneecourt.org	www.shawneecourt.org

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	KS - 3rd Judicial District Court of Kansas
Clerk phone:	+1 (785) 251-6230

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Kansas Insurance Department	None
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Senior Counsel	Fidelity Security Life Insurance Co.	None
Assistant General Counsel	Dodson Group	None
Assistant City Attorney	City of Topeka Attorney's Office	Shawnee County, Kansas
Attorney	Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin	None
Associate Municipal Judge	City of Topeka Municipal Court	Shawnee County, Kansas
Administrative Judge	City of Topeka Municipal Court	Shawnee County, Kansas
Chief Judge	City of Topeka Municipal Court	Shawnee County, Kansas
Pro Tem Judge	3rd Judicial District Court of Kansas	Shawnee County, Kansas
Judge	3rd Judicial District Court of Kansas	Shawnee County, Kansas