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 Name:
Allen R. Slater
Date of Birth: January 15, 1947
Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio
When Appointed: January 1997
By Whom Appointed: Governor Bill Graves
City of Residence: Olathe
Family: Married, two children
Education:
- B.S., 1969, University of Kansas (political science major with emphasis in economics)
- J.D., 1973, University of Kansas
Career History:
- Judge Slater practiced law for 23 years in Johnson County before being appointed
to the bench. He specialized in civil trial work.
- Professional Admissions:
Kansas Supreme Court, 1973
United States District Court for the District of Kansas, 1973
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 1986
Missouri Supreme Court, 1987
United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, 1992
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1992
Civic and Professional Activities:
Professional Associations:
- American Judges Association, American Bar Association
- Kansas Bar Association (member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1981-1983)
- Johnson County Bar Association (president, 1983; chairman, continuing legal education
commission, 1979-1980; secretary, 1977; chairman of Law Day Committee and Justinian
Award Committee, 1975; member, 1974 State Bar Convention Committee)
Other Memberships:
- Grace United Methodist Church (formerly First United Methodist Church)
Other Activities:
- Member, Truancy Committee, United Community Services, 1999
- Acting City Attorney, City of Olathe, Kansas, 1974
- Indian Guides - Leader, 1979-1980
- Webelos Boy Scout leader, 1984
- Coach, youth sports, 1985-1994
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