Carl Folsom

Judge Carl Folsom serves as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of Kansas School of Law since 2018 and concurrently presides as a Judge for Douglas County District Court since 2022. He holds a J.D. (2005) and B.A. (2002) from the University of Kansas.

His career spans roles including trial attorney at the Office of the Federal Public Defender (Topeka), attorney mentor in the District of Kansas’s Second Chair Program, and faculty member of the Federal CJA Trial Skills Academy. Earlier, he practiced at Bell Folsom, PA, and began his career at the Kansas Appellate Defender Office.

Judge Folsom specializes in general civil litigation, domestic law, and limited actions. His teaching focuses on trial advocacy techniques and legal strategy. He has received notable awards for excellence in trial advocacy and courageous legal practice.

Professional contributions include mentoring new attorneys, developing federal trial skills curricula, and advocating for indigent defendants in federal and state systems. His work emphasizes ethical representation and effective litigation strategies.