Six sworn in as Kansas Attorney General

Jan. 31, 2008 -- Stephen N. Six was sworn in today as the 43rd Attorney General of the State of Kansas. His father, former Supreme Court Justice Fred Six, administered the oath of office in the Senate Chambers in the Kansas State Capitol. The Honorable Robert Fairchild, Chief Judge in the Seventh Judicial District, introduced the new attorney general.

After recognizing his family and other role models, Six once again pledged to lead the Attorney General’s Office with integrity and independence.

“Over the years, I have been shaped by my relationships with people who set high standards, and through hard work achieved great things,” Six said. “As attorney general, I promise to serve with integrity and independence as I face the challenges ahead.”

Prior to being appointed by Governor Kathleen Sebelius as the new attorney general, Six served as a District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District. He also has extensive experience in complex litigation and trial work.

After being sworn in, Six will greet the public at an open house in the Attorney General’s Office. He will then meet with Director Bob Blecha and agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and tour their Topeka facilities. Finally, Six will meet with staff of the Attorney General’s Office and share his commitment to serve the people of Kansas with independence and integrity.

“It is critical that this office be an independent law enforcement office that conducts the state’s business with integrity and professionalism,” Six said. “I look forward to getting to work and continuing the progress made so far.”

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Biography of Steve Six:

Steve Six was sworn in as the 43rd Attorney General of Kansas on January 31, 2008, stepping down as a district court judge to serve the people of Kansas in a new role.

Six 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 Six graduated second in his class 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, Six joined the law firm of Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman in Kansas City, Mo. He handled 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, Six 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.

Six has actively served on bar organizations, including the Bench-Bar Committee for the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. He also served on the Kansas Bar
Association Board of Governors, as Chairman of the Mandatory Malpractice Disclosure Committee and as a member of the Kansas Bar Foundation Board of Trustees.

Six and his wife Betsy have four young children.