*Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

July 7, 2023

*Governor Parson Announces Five Judicial Appointments?*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* ??Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 3rd, 16th, 21st, and 45th Judicial Circuits.

The *Honorable Steven Hudson*, of Trenton, was appointed as *Circuit Judge *for the *3rd Judicial Circuit*.

Judge Hudson currently serves as an associate circuit judge in Grundy County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from William Jewell College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri?Kansas City. He will succeed the late Honorable Thomas R. Alley.

*Lauren D. Barrett*, of Kansas City, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for the* 16th Judicial Circuit*.

Ms. Barrett is currently chief trial assistant in the Jackson County Prosecutor?s Office. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Twila K. Rigby.

The *Honorable Jeffrey Medler*, of Ballwin, was appointed as* Circuit Judge* for the* 21st Judicial Circuit*.

Judge Medler currently serves as an associate circuit judge in St. Louis County. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and philosophy from Boston College and a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Joseph S. Dueker.

*Natalie P. Warner*, of St. Louis, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for the* 21st Judicial Circuit*.

Ms. Warner is currently an assistant attorney general in the Missouri Attorney General?s Office. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in economics and business administration from Bellarmine University and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable John R. Lasater as Circuit Judge.

*Rebecca A. Richardson*, of Moscow Mills, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for *Lincoln County* in the* 45th Judicial Circuit*.

Ms. Richardson is currently an assistant prosecuting attorney in Warren County. She holds a Bachelor of Science in paralegal studies from William Woods University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri?Kansas City. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable James Back as Circuit Judge.

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