Governor Mike Kehoe

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*March 4, 2025*

*Governor Kehoe Announces Two Judicial Appointments*

*JEFFERSON CITY, MO *– Today, Governor Kehoe announced judicial appointments to the 21st and 9th Judicial Circuits.

*Ellen W. Dunne*, of Des Peres, was appointed as the *Circuit Judge *in the *21st Judicial Circuit*.

Judge Dunne currently serves as Associate Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit, a position in which she has held since 2017. She earned her Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Missouri. Prior to her judicial service, she practiced law for over two decades, representing clients in all types of civil matters. In addition to her judicial duties, Judge Dunne is an active member of the Missouri Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Lawyers Association of St. Louis, Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis, and St. Louis County Bar Association. Judge Dunne will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Nancy M. Watkins McLaughlin from the circuit bench.

*Adam Warren*, of Chillicothe, was appointed as the *Associate Circuit Judge *for *Sullivan County* in the *9th Judicial Circuit*.

Mr. Warren currently serves as the Livingston County prosecuting attorney, a position he has held since 2011. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in hospitality and restaurant administration from Missouri State University. Mr. Warren built a successful private practice as the owner of Warren Law Office, LLC. He also served in the Missouri Army National Guard from 2004 to 2011 before receiving a honorable discharge. Mr. Warren will fill the vacancy left by the recent passing of Judge Tracey Mason-White.

 

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*Contact: Gabby Picard*

Communications Director

Mobile: 573-536-6566

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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