Governor Parson Announces Three Judicial Appointments…

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Jefferson City- Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 14th, 16th, and the 21st Judicial Circuits.

Garreth Cooksey, of Hannibal, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Randolph County in the 14th Judicial Circuit.

Mr. Cooksey is an assistant prosecuting attorney in Marion County. He holds Bachelors of Arts in English and business administration from Truman State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He will fill the vacancy created by retirement of the Honorable James M. Cooksey.

Patrick C. Edwards, of Kansas City, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit.

Mr. Edwards is an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri. He holds Bachelors of Arts in political science and history 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 retirement of the Honorable Justine E. Del Muro.

Jason K. Lewis, of Wildwood, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit.

Mr. Lewis is general counsel to Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Lorne J. Baker as Circuit Judge.