Duston J. Slinkard
Acting United States Attorney // District of Kansas
As the Acting U.S. Attorney, Mr. Slinkard oversees the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes and the handling of civil cases involving the United States. He leads a dedicated team of around 100 professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, and support staff, across three offices in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, Kansas.
With over 15 years of service in the United States Attorney’s Office, Mr. Slinkard has held various roles, including Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Topeka Criminal Supervisor, District Criminal Chief, and since 2018, First Assistant U.S. Attorney. He began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable K. Gary Sebelius, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Kansas. Mr. Slinkard has also worked as Assistant Kansas Revisor of Statutes, Assistant District Attorney for Shawnee County, Kansas, and Deputy Kansas Attorney Disciplinary Administrator. In addition, he has been an adjunct professor at Washburn University School of Law since 2004.
Mr. Slinkard earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas in 1995 and his law degree from Washburn University School of Law in 2003.
Dates of Service: 2026 – Present
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