The Hon. Mary Christopher (Ret.) was a judge for the 3rd Judicial District Court of Kansas in Shawnee County. She joined the bench in 2018. Christopher retired on July 15, 2023.
Prior to joining the bench, she was an attorney at Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, LLP since 2008. Before joining the firm, Christopher was a staff attorney for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund (2006 to 2008).
She received a B.A. in English language and literature from Kansas State University. Christopher then completed a J.D. at Washburn University School of Law in 2001.
She served on the Board of Directors of Kansas Legal Services and Let’s Help, Inc. (chair).