Tony Mattivi

Anthony Wayne Mattivi
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 18, 2026
Appointed byDonald Trump
Preceded byDaniel D. Crabtree
Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation
In office
2023–2026
Appointed byKris Kobach
Preceded byKirk D. Thompson
Personal details
Born1964 (age 61–62)
Atwater, California, U.S.
EducationMetropolitan State University of Denver (BS)
Washburn University (JD)

Anthony Wayne Mattivi (born 1964) (known professionally as Tony Mattivi) is an American attorney who has served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas since 2026. He previously served as the director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation from 2023 to 2026.

Early life and education

Mattivi was born in 1964, in Atwater, California. He grew up in Colorado, and attended the University of Colorado for one year, before leaving to spend several years as an emergency medical technician and paramedic before returning to school. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1990 from the Metropolitan State College of Denver (now the Metropolitan State University of Denver). At first, he wanted to become a doctor, but after a difficult organic chemistry class, he went to law school. He received a Juris Doctor in 1994 from the Washburn University School of Law.[1][2]

Career

After working as an assistant district attorney in Shawnee County, Kansas, Mattivi joined the Kansas Attorney General's office, before beginning a 22-year-long career at the United States Department of Justice.[2] During this time, he held an assortment of positions, including assistant United States attorney.[1][2]

2022 campaign for Attorney General of Kansas

Mattivi sought the Republican nomination for Attorney General of Kansas in the 2022 election.[3] However, he lost in the primary to former Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who would then go on to nominate him as Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation in 2023.[4][5] He was confirmed by the Kansas State Senate on February 9, 2023.[6] In this role, he ordered the raids on 18 Cannabidiol dispensaries.[7] He backed mandatory background checks for all school employees.[8]

Federal judicial service

President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Mattivi to the United States District Court for the District of Kansas in February 2026.[9][10] On March 2, 2026, Trump formally appointed Mattivi to the seat vacated by Judge Daniel D. Crabtree. On April 15, 2026, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on his nomination.[11] On May 14, 2026 his nomination was reported to the United States Senate by a 12–10 party-line vote.[12] On June 8, 2026, the Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by a 49–42 vote.[13] On June 9, 2026, his nomination was confirmed by a 51–46 vote.[14] He received his judicial commission on June 18, 2026.[15]

Personal

Mattivi met his wife, Judge Mary Mattivi of the Shawnee County District Court, while attending law school and they were married the year after they graduated.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Mattivi, Anthony Wayne (March 11, 2026). "Senate Judiciary Committee Questionnaire" (PDF). www.judiciary.senate.gov. Washington, D.C.: United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Law in Common". Washburn Alumni. Retrieved 21 Mar 2026.
  3. ↑ "Former Assistant U.S. Attorney launches bid for KS Attorney General". WIBW. Retrieved 21 Mar 2026.
  4. ↑ "KBI Directors". Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved 21 Mar 2026.
  5. ↑ "Former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi formally nominated to head KBI". KSHB. Retrieved 22 Mar 2026.
  6. ↑ "Tony Mattivi named 13th Director of the KBI". KRSL. Retrieved 22 Mar 2026.
  7. ↑ "New Lawsuit filed against Kobach and Mattivi over Kansas THC Raids". KSNT. Retrieved 21 Mar 2026.
  8. ↑ "KBI Director urges mandatory background checks for school employees to fill public safety gaps". KAKE. Retrieved 22 Mar 2026.
  9. ↑ "President nominates three Kansas attorneys for vacancies on U.S. District Court". Kake. Retrieved 21 Mar 2026.
  10. ↑ "KBI director among Trump's Kansas judge selections for U.S. District Court". KWCH. Retrieved 22 Mar 2026.
  11. ↑ "Nominations | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary". judiciary.senate.gov. April 15, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  12. ↑ "RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MEETING" (PDF). judiciary.senate.gov. May 14, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  13. ↑ "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony W. Mattivi to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas)". June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  14. ↑ "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Anthony W. Mattivi, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas)". senate.gov. June 9, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  15. ↑ Tony Mattivi at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
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