Scott Ison

Kansas City (KAN) · Kansas City, MO

Scott Ison is listed with Kansas City (KAN). The database records 27 asylum outcomes: 0 approved, 27 denied, and 0 other outcomes. Historical statistics are informational and cannot predict an individual case.

Decision approval rate—Approved ÷（Approved + Denied）

Approved share of all outcomes0.0%Approved ÷ all outcomes

Asylum decisions270 / 27 / 0

Approved / denied0 / 27 / 0Database records only

Yearly changes

Yearly asylum decision trend

Applicant origin

Asylum decisions by fiscal year and nationality

Each row shows fiscal year, nationality, valid decisions, and approval rate.

Official appointment record

Judge background and appointment

Appointment dateApril 2026

Appointed courtKansas City Immigration Court

Appointment typeImmigration Judge

Official biography

Scott Ison was appointed as an immigration judge to begin hearing cases in April 2026. Judge Ison earned a Bachelor of Science in 1997 from the University of Central Missouri and a Juris Doctor in 2000 from Washburn University School of Law. From July 2021 to March 2026, he served as the chief counsel of infrastructure and recreation and as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri. From December 2017 to July 2021, he served as the city attorney and prosecuting attorney for the City of Republic, Missouri. From October 2013 to December 2017, he served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Lafayette County, Missouri. From April 2008 to September 2014, he served as an assistant prosecuting attorney and special assistant prosecuting attorney in Clay County, Missouri. From March 2007 to April 2008, he served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Henry County, Missouri. Judge Ison is a member of the Missouri Bar.

Education: Judge Ison earned a Bachelor of Science in 1997 from the University of Central Missouri and a Juris Doctor in 2000 from Washburn University School of Law.

Bar admission: Judge Ison is a member of the Missouri Bar.

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This page shows only verifiable official appointment and biography records. No departure record does not confirm current service; personnel changes are labeled only with reliable sources.

How to read approval rates

Decision approval rateis approved ÷ (approved + denied). Blue “Other” is shown separately and includes identifiable withholding/CAT protection, cancellation or adjustment, voluntary departure, withdrawal, termination, dismissal, and administrative closure; it is excluded from the rate denominator.Approved share of all outcomesuses approved, denied, and other outcomes in the denominator.

With small samples, a few cases can move the percentage sharply. The page flags samples below 50 and below 200 decisions.

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