Your honor

Longtime Iola attorney Charles H. "Chuck" Apt III is sworn in as Allen County magistrate judge.

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June 30, 2023 - 4:29 PM

Your honor An emotional Charles H. Apt III — known to most as Chuck — speaks after earning his robe as Allen County’s newest magistrate judge Friday in the Allen County District Courtroom. Administering the oath of office was Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson, seated at left. Seated next to her is 31st District Judge Daniel Creitz.

An emotional Charles H. Apt III — known to most as Chuck — speaks after earning his robe as Allen County’s newest magistrate judge Friday in the Allen County District Courtroom.

Administering the oath of office was Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson. Also taking part in the ceremony was 31st District Judge Daniel Creitz.

Apt’s family members, friends and several fellow colleagues were on hand for the robing ceremony, which followed his oath of office.

Apt replaces Judge Tod Davis, who was appointed a district judge earlier this year.

Judge Daniel Creitz addresses the crowd
Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson speaks at the robing ceremony Friday for Magistrate Judge Chuck Apt. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register
Charles H. “Chuck” Apt takes the oath of office Friday as Allen County Magistrate Judge. Next to Apt is his wife, Mary. Administering the oath is Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register
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