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Chief Disciplinary Counsel asks state’s top court to disbar attorney
An attorney who moved from Missouri to Illinois and helped close a deceased attorney’s practice is facing discipline for multiple rules violations.
Missouri Supreme Court rules governor had authority to call redistricting session
The high court rules Gov. Mike Kehoe had authority to call a special session that approved the state's new congressional district map.
Missouri convicted killer wants U.S. Supreme Court to review case
Craig Michael Wood, convicted in Missouri for the 2014 murder of Hailey Owens, seeks a writ of certiorari from the U.S. Supreme Court to review his death sentence.
State’s highest court affirms decision in child sexual assault case
The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed James Guthrie’s child rape conviction, ruling prosecutors presented sufficient evidence on victim age.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds 2025 congressional redistricting map
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld the state’s 2025 congressional redistricting map, rejecting compactness, contiguity and population claims.
Missouri Supreme Court weighs if new Congressional map must be suspended pending referendum
Missouri Supreme Court ruled that HB1 congressional maps remain in effect pending referendum review ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Missouri Supreme Court affirms decision on hotel tax assessment in school district dispute
The high court affirms a hotel tax assessment ruling, finding no constitutional violation and denying standing to assessor and school district.
Missouri Supreme Court considers suspension for attorney over trust account violations
The court is considering whether to discipline a St. Louis County lawyer over alleged trust account violations, overdrafts and disciplinary rule breaches.
Missouri Supreme Court weighs discipline for attorney who used racial slur toward assistant prosecutor
A Missouri attorney faces possible suspension after admitting to using a racial slur against a Black assistant prosecutor, raising ethics concerns.
Eastern District appellate court celebrates milestone anniversary
The court, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, held a special session of the court en banc in recognition of the milestone at the Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis.
Missouri Supreme Court clerk Betsy Ledgerwood named Woman of the Year
Betsy Ledgerwood, clerk of the Missouri Supreme Court, is named 2026 Woman of the Year, highlighting her leadership across Missouri’s judiciary.
Missouri Supreme Court disbars attorney tied to federal case
Missouri Supreme Court disbars attorney Manfredo Madrigal after federal felony convictions tied to Army property destruction and false statements.
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