Supreme Court of Missouri
Dates of Judicial Service:
- Appointed to Supreme Court of Missouri in September 2023
- Retained at November 2024 general election for a 12-year term
- Appointed to Missouri Court of Appeals in October 2020
- Retained at November 2022 general election
- Served as chief judge July to September 2023
- Appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Montgomery County in August 2006; elected in November 2006; reelected in November 2010, 2014 and 2018
Education:
- Juris doctorate, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
- Bachelor of arts, business administration, summa cum laude, William Woods College, Fulton
Prior Employment:
- Prosecuting attorney of Montgomery County, 1999 to 2006
- Assistant prosecuting attorney, Lincoln County, 1998 to 1999
- Assistant prosecuting attorney, Warren County, 1996 to 1998
- Private practice, Law Office of Michael S. Wright, 1996 to 1998
Professional Memberships:
- The Missouri Bar
- Missouri Juvenile Justice Association
- Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Judges
Civic and Charitable Activities:
- Montgomery City Kiwanis Club
- Montgomery City Chamber of Commerce
- Church Council, Grace Lutheran Church
Awards and Honors:
- Women's Justice Award for Public Service
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