*Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

December 8,?2023

*Governor Parson Announces Four Judicial Appointments?*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* ??Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District and the 6th and 21st Judicial Circuits.?

The *Honorable Rebeca M. Navarro-McKelvey*, of St. Charles, was appointed to the *Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District*.

Judge Navarro-McKelvey currently serves as a circuit judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit. She holds Bachelors of Arts in Spanish and political science and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri?Columbia. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Kelly C. Broniec to the Missouri Supreme Court.

*Myles A. Perry*, of Kansas City, will be appointed as* Circuit Judge* for the* 6th Judicial Circuit*.

Mr. Perry is currently an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Platte County Prosecutor?s Office. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Park University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri?Kansas City. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Thomas C. Fincham.

*Nicolette A. Klapp*, of St. Louis, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for the* 21st Judicial Circuit*.

Ms. Klapp is currently an attorney at The Buxner Law Firm. She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Missouri?Columbia and a Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Megan H. Julian as Circuit Judge.

The *Honorable Matthew H. Hearne*, of St. Louis, was appointed as* Circuit Judge* for the* 21st Judicial Circuit*.

Judge Hearne currently serves as an associate circuit judge in St. Louis County. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from Hillsdale College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Margaret T. Donnelly.

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Email: [email protected]

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