The Hon. Bruce T. Gatterman is a judge for the 24th Judicial District Court of Kansas. He was elected to the bench on November 5, 2002.
The 24th Judicial District encompasses Edwards, Hodgeman, Lane, Ness, Pawnee, and Rush Counties.
Gatterman earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in 1975. He then completed a J.D. at Washburn University School of Law in 1978.
After graduating from law school, Gatterman entered into private practice. He worked in that capacity until his election to the bench.
His memberships have included the Kansas District Judges Association, the American Judges Association, the Southwest Kansas Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He has also been involved with the advisory Board of 24th Judicial District Community Corrections and the board of the Fort Larned Historical Society.
He is registered as a Republican.