The 16th Circuit Judicial Commission helps fill judicial vacancies, pursuant to the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan, in Jackson County.

16th Circuit Judicial Commission

1300 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 889-3605
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Members of the 16th Circuit Judicial Commission

Chair – The Honorable Anthony Rex Gabbert
Chief Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District
Kansas City, Missouri
Term expires: June 30, 2026

Lawyers

Jill A. Kanatzar

Kansas City, Missouri

Term expires December 31, 2027

Mr. Thomas Porto

Kansas City, Missouri

Term expires December 31, 2029

Non-Lawyers

Mr. Terry Anderson
Kansas City, Missouri
Term expires December 31, 2028

Mr. Doug Cowan

Independence, Missouri

Term expires December 31, 2030