Verhoeff Takes Municipal Judge Oath

Judge Larry Stutler Administers Oath to Kim Verhoeff

Attorney Kim Verhoeff was sworn into office as the Lamar Municipal Court Judge on Monday, January 5 at the Prowers County Courthouse with Judge Larry Stutler delivering her oath of office.  Verhoeff replaces Stutler who resigned from the Municipal Judgeship late last year.  He will retain his county duties.  Verhoeff will have a two year term with the city.  She was appointed to the position by the Lamar City Council following a brief interview this past November.  Stutler was the Municipal Court Judge beginning in 2008.

L to R: Judge Stutler, Kate Copess, Kim Verhoeff, Rick Copess, Mayor Roger Stagner, Councilman Ron Cook, Jorge Chavez

Verhoeff has been practicing law since 1988 and in 1999 became the municipal judge for the Town of Holly.  During her interview with the Lamar City Council, she said she didn’t see much of a conflict of interest with city interests and her lawyer’s firm.  “Most of my work has been representing children as their advocate in court,” she explained.  The council confirmed her appointment on a unanimous vote.

By Russ Baldwin