*Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

October 5, 2023

*Governor Parson Announces Four Judicial Appointments*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* ??Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 6th, 21st, and 22nd Judicial Circuits.

The *Honorable Megan B. Benton*, of Parkville, was appointed as* Circuit Judge* for the* 6th Judicial Circuit**.*

Judge Benton currently serves as an associate circuit judge in Platte County. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in political science from Emory University and a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University. She will fill the newly-created position in the circuit.

The *Honorable Megan H. Julian*, of Des Peres, was appointed as* Circuit Judge* for the* 21st Judicial Circuit*.

Judge Julian serves as an associate circuit judge in St. Louis County. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri. She will fill the newly-created position in the circuit.

*Daniel J. Kertz*, of St. Louis, was appointed as *Associate Circuit Judge* for the* 21st Judicial Circuit*.

Mr. Kertz is currently an assistant prosecuting attorney in St. Charles County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in public policy from Indiana University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Jeffrey P. Medler as Circuit Judge.

*Catherine A. Dierker*, of St. Louis, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for the* 22nd Judicial Circuit*.

Ms. Dierker is currently an assistant attorney general in the Missouri Attorney General?s Office. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from George Washington University, a Master of Arts in Anglo-Irish literature and drama from the University College Dublin, and a Juris Doctor from Washington University?St. Louis. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Lynne R. Perkins as Circuit Judge.

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Email: [email protected]

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