Appointed by Kathleen Sebelius Spouse Richard Standridge Role Judge | Name Melissa Standridge Preceded by New seat | |
Born July 12, 1962 (age 61)
Kansas City, Missouri ( 1962-07-12 ) Alma mater University of Kansas (B.A.)
University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law (J.D.) Education University of Kansas, University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law | ||
Melissa Taylor Standridge is a judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals. She joined the court in 2008.
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Education
Judge Standridge earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in business administration. In 1993 she earned her law degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.
Legal career
Upon graduating from law school, Judge Standridge began a two-year position with the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri working as chambers counsel for judge Elmo Hunter. In 1995 she joined the firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon. In 1999 she left Shook to work as chambers counsel to Magistrate Judge David Waxse.
Awards and associations
Standridge is involved with the Kansas Bar Association as a representative on the Board of Governors, and she is President of the Earl E. O'Connor American Inns of Court. In 2004 she received the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service from the National American Inns of Court. In 2006 she was selected as Kansas City Legal Leader of the Year from The Daily Record, and in 2001 she earned the Outstanding Service Award from the Kansas Bar Association.
Personal life
Judge Standridge is married to Judge Richard Standridge and they have six children between them.