Parson appoints Dade County prosecuting attorney to circuit judge post

(From Gov. Mike Parson)

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced two judicial appointments to the 31st Judicial Circuit.

Joshua B. Christensen, of Springfield, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 31st Judicial Circuit.

Mr. Christensen is currently partner at Kutak Rock LLP. He holds Bachelors of Science in literature and psychology from Excelsior College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Becky Borthwick to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District.

Kaiti Greenwade, of Willard, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 31st Judicial Circuit.

Ms. Greenwade currently serves as the Dade County Prosecuting Attorney and is a partner at Greenwade Law Firm. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Jerry A. Harmison Jr. as Circuit Judge.