City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Jason Maxwell as Salina’s new Municipal Judge

Maxwell brings 30 years of legal experience to the position. He currently serves as Municipal Court Judge and Treatment Court Judge in Liberal, Kansas. He has also worked as a part-time municipal judge for the cities of Sublette and Satanta, Kansas, as well as Hooker, Oklahoma.

His background also includes serving as County Counselor for Haskell County, Kansas, along with managing a private law practice serving clients in both Kansas and Oklahoma.

Maxwell earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from Oklahoma State University before receiving his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, and Seward-Haskell County Bar Association. He has also been an active member of the Kansas Municipal Judges Association, where he has held leadership roles and served on numerous professional committees.

Maxwell and his wife, Lara, will be relocating to Salina.

In a statement, Wood said Maxwell’s background made him stand out in a competitive field of applicants.

“Jason’s demonstrated leadership and law experience will be an asset for Salina’s Municipal Court,” Wood said. “We were fortunate to have several strong applicants for this role, but his background and approach made him a great fit for this position. We’re excited to have him join our community.”

Maxwell succeeds Brenda Stoss, who is retiring after 22 years of service. He is expected to begin the role within the next month.