*Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE?*

September 13, 2024

*Governor Parson Announces Three Judicial Appointments*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* ? Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 16th, 19th, and 24th Judicial Circuits.

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

Judge Barrett serves as an associate circuit judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri?Columbia. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable John M. Torrence.

*Joseph L. Shetler*, of Jefferson City, was appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for the* 19th Judicial Circuit*.

Mr. Shetler owns Shetler Law, LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts from Conception Seminary College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri??Columbia. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Christopher K. Limbaugh as Circuit Judge.

*Joseph A. Murray III*, of Farmington, will be appointed as* Associate Circuit Judge* for *St. Francois County* in the* 24th Judicial Circuit*.

Mr. Murray owns Murray Law LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and a Bachelor of Science in finance and banking from the University of Missouri??Columbia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri??Kansas City. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Brice R. Sechrest as Circuit Judge

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*Contact: Johnathan Shiflett*

Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary?

Mobile: 573-508-4323

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov

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