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District Court Judge, District 20, Division 03

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    Lisa A. Beran
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What makes you the best candidate for this position? What skills, expertise, or competencies qualify you?

How do you or would you approach cases involving juveniles or first-time offenders?

How do you or would you approach cases with a potential for racial bias or discrimination?

What is your approach to cases where mental health issues play a significant role?

Personal Biography I grew up in the northeastern corner of Kansas and have made central Kansas my home since 1987. My husband is a farmer/rancher. We have two adult children.
Education B.A. in Political Science from the University of Kansas in 1983. J.D. from the University of Kansas in 1986.
Community/Public Service Board member of Clara Barton Hospital 2014 to 2022. I have served in many roles as a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, Kansas.
I practiced law from 1986 to 2020 when I was elected to the District Judge position. During that time I practiced in many different areas of the law which has given me a good breadth and depth of experience. I have served as a District Judge since January 2021. I look forward to continuing to serve all of the citizens of the Twentieth Judicial District.
While I cannot answer any questions about how I might rule in any case, I would say that I try to give every litigant the opportunity to be heard. I try to take the circumstances of each individual case into account before making any decisions.
Again, I cannot answer any questions about any case that might come before me. I firmly believe that every person is entitled to fair access to the judicial system.
Again, I cannot answer any questions about any case that might come before me. I will say that these cases do present significant challenges. I try to take the circumstances of each individual case into account before making any decisions.