Appointed by Kathleen Sebelius Education University of Kansas Role Judge | Name Steve Leben Spouse(s) Ann Warner | |
Born June 23, 1956 (age 67)
Eureka, Kansas ( 1956-06-23 ) | ||
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Steve Leben is a judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals. He has judged on this court since June 2007.
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- Hon steve leben state district judge editor court review olathe kan advice to associates
- Biography
- Legal career
- References
Biography
Judge Leben was born on June 23, 1956 in Eureka, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in journalism in 1978. After a brief engagement as press secretary for a Kansas congressman, he returned to the University of Kansas and received his law degree in 1982.
Legal career
Judge Leben practiced law in the Kansas City area before becoming a judge. He practiced with the law firm Stinson, Mag & Fizzell for 6 years and then practiced on his own for five years. After this, he became a District Judge. He has served on various law associations and has written and edited numerous articles. He has also taught law classes at both the University of Kansas and University of Missouri-Kansas City law schools and was the president of the American Judges Association for a time.