Honorable Michael F. Powers

 District Judge

Appointed:  May 29, 1991

By Whom Appointed:  Governor Joan Finney

Education:  B.S.E, 1977 Emporia State University

J.D., 1980 University of Kansas

Career History:  County Attorney and Partner in Bryant & Powers 1980 to 1991

District Court Judge 1991 to 1994

Chief Judge 8^th Judicial District: 1994 to Present

Family & Interests:  Judge Powers and his wife, Judy, have five adult children.  He is involved in numerous community organizations.  He enjoys jogging, KU Athletics, the Kansas City Chiefs and is the play by play announcer for local cable broadcasts of Marion High School football games.