The Hon. Paul L. Monty (Ret.) served as a magistrate for the 12th Judicial District Court of Kansas. Monty was appointed to the bench by the 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission in 2007. He retired at the conclusion of his term on January 11, 2021.
The 12th Judicial District encompasses Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Republic, and Washington Counties. Monty held assignments in Washington County.
Prior to his appointment, Monty was an attorney in private practice. He supplemented his practice with service as a city attorney for the Washington City Attorney’s Office.
Monty earned a bachelor’s degree from Ft. Hays State University. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Raised in Cloud County, Monty attended Concordia High School. He and his wife, Gayle, have four daughters.