TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today appointed John Mazurek of Pittsburg to a judgeship position in the 11th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Judge Lori Bolton Fleming to the Kansas Court of Appeals.
“John Mazurek has a wide breadth of experience working in private practice and in public service that will serve the 11th Judicial District well,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I look forward to the impact he will have on the community as a district court judge.”
Mazurek is currently an attorney and owner of The Mazurek Law Office, LLC. He is also a prosecuting attorney for the City of Pittsburg and has served as assistant county attorney for Crawford County and as judge pro tem for the 11th judicial district.
“I’m honored by the appointment and grateful for the trust placed in me,” said John Mazurek. “Crawford County has been my home for thirty years and I truly love this community. I am committed to continue serving the people of the 11thJudicial District with fairness, integrity, and respect for the law.”
District court judges in the 11th Judicial District are appointed by the governor and selected from nominees chosen by a district nominating commission. Judges in nominating commission districts are subject to retention elections every four years. The two other nominees selected by the district nominating commission were Sarah Elnicki and Mandy Johnson.
