Steve grew up in Lawrence. He received his undergraduate degree in Economics from Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. Following in the foot steps of his father, Steve went on to study law at the University of Kansas. Steve’s father, Justice Fred Six, served on the Kansas Supreme Court for more than 15 years before retiring in 2005.
In 1993, Steve graduated from the KU Law School. He immediately went to work as a clerk for the Honorable Deanell Tacha of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
In 1994, Steve joined the law firm of Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman in Kansas City, Mo. He specialized in complex litigation and trial work. In 2000, he was named partner in that firm.
After representing the interests of everyday Kansans for nearly ten years, Steve was appointed by Governor Kathleen Sebelius as a District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District in 2005. During his time on the bench, he gained respect as a fair, independent legal mind while presiding over criminal, civil and domestic violence dockets.
Since becoming Kansas Attorney General, Steve has focused on increasing awareness and preventing Internet crime. He is strengthening the Cyber Crime Unit in an effort to hold more cyber criminals accountable and stop Internet crimes in Kansas. He is working to increase outreach and education for parent and kids to keep our families safe.
Protecting consumers is one of Steve’s highest priorities. He has spent the early months of his term restructuring his office’s Consumer Protection & Antitrust Division to better serve Kansans. He is focusing on mediation, swift complaint resolution and ensuring Kansas’s businesses can compete on a level playing field.
Steve has taken a hands-on approach to the state’s ongoing legal battle for Kansas’ natural resources, including water from Republican River. He is committed to protecting Kansas farmers and communities and ensuring our state receives our fair share of water.
Since taking over the office, Steve has also focused on enhancing the technological capabilities of the office by upgrading the information technology infrastructure and case management system. In conducting this overhaul, Steve hopes to increase the efficiency of the office and improve the office’s ability to communicate with the public.
Six and his wife Betsy have four young children.