Thomas H. Sachse

Thomas H. Sachse is an attorney in Ottawa, Kansas, where he advises clients on several legal matters. His practice includes wills, trusts, probate, family law, real estate, commercial transactions, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration. He helps individuals, families, and businesses understand their options, while he develops practical solutions for disputes, transactions, and long-term planning. His experience as both a lawyer and judge gives him valuable insight into negotiation, litigation, and settlement.

Thomas earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kansas in 1971. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1974. He was admitted to the Kansas Bar and the US District Court for the District of Kansas that same year. He later gained admission to the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in 1988. His education and court experience support his analysis of family, property, estate, and commercial matters.

Thomas practiced in general trial matters throughout Franklin County from 1974 through 1991. He became a district judge for Kansas’s Fourth Judicial District in 1991 and served until 2014. During his 23 years on the bench, he gained extensive experience with civil, domestic, and other contested proceedings. He returned to private practice in 2014 and became a Kansas Supreme Court-approved mediator in core, domestic, and civil disputes. His judicial background helps him identify important issues and guide parties toward workable resolutions.

Thomas H. Sachse brings more than five decades of Kansas legal experience to clients facing important personal and business decisions. He belongs to the Kansas Bar Association and previously served as president of the Franklin County Bar Association. His mediation work reflects his ability to listen carefully, evaluate competing positions, and encourage practical agreements. Through steady guidance and informed judgment, he helps clients address complex matters with clarity, preparation, and respect.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Anderson & Byrd, LLP
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Former President, Franklin County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  B.A. in Political Science

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