The Hon. Sarah E. Warner
Appointed 2019, Judge
Judge Sarah E. Warner grew up in Pittsburg. She earned four undergraduate degrees at the University of Kansas and attended law school in Michigan, graduating magna cum laude. After serving as the sole chambers attorney of the chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, she entered private practice in Lawrence, where she worked until her appointment to the Court of Appeals. She also has taught as an adjunct professor at Washburn Law School since 2009.
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Judicial Survey: Opinions by Judges
Survey Methodology
The survey aimed to provide an objective assessment of the judges' effectiveness, impartiality, and professionalism based on feedback from Kansas lawyers. Surveys were distributed to more than 16,000 licensed Kansas lawyers. Survey respondents were asked to participate only if they had direct and personal knowledge of the judge’s qualifications during their current term of office.
For the Overall Rating, Retention Recommendation, and Detailed Measures of Performance, a numeric score is assigned to each categorical survey response. For example, in Overall Ratings, these scores range from 0 = “Very Poor” to 100 = “Very Good,” where a score of 50 represents an "Average" rating. For the retention recommendation, a similar procedure is followed, where a score of 50 represents a neutral response (neither for nor against retention). Scores above 50 indicate positive overall ratings and support for retention, while scores below 50 indicate negative or less favorable ratings.
We encourage readers to review these results carefully, along with other available information, to ensure a well-rounded understanding of each judge’s record and contributions to the judicial system. The integrity of our judicial process relies on an informed electorate. We are grateful to our partners and IPSR for their role in supporting Your Kansas Judges and the Judicial Survey Project.
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