(From Gov. Mike Kehoe) Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the Southern District Court of Appeals and the 22nd Judicial Circuit.
Joseph L. Hensley, of Joplin, was appointed as a Judge for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District.
Judge Hensley currently serves as a Circuit Judge in Division 1 of the 29th Judicial Circuit in Jasper County. He remains active in community organizations, having served with Fostering Hope, Joy in the Journey, and the Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation, Inc. Hensley earned both his bachelor's degree and his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri. Mr. Hensley will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Don E. Burrell Jr.
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Michael L. Walton, of St. Louis City, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judgefor St. Louis City in the 22nd Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Walton currently serves as a commissioner in the 22nd Judicial Circuit's Family Court – Juvenile Division and previously owned the Law Offices of Michael L. Walton, LLC. He remains an active member of his community, serving the youth of St. Louis through his involvement with the Urban Golf of Greater St. Louis and the Royal Vagabonds Foundation. Walton earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Missouri–Columbia and his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law. Mr. Walton will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Catherine Dierker to the Circuit Bench.
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