Farmington Attorney Appointed Circuit Judge in 24th Judicial Circuit

St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Joseph Murray III of Farmington to serve as Circuit Judge for the 24th Judicial Circuit.

Murray previously served as principal and owner of Murray Law, LLC, practicing in a variety of legal areas. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law and holds bachelor’s degrees in both history and finance and banking from the University of Missouri.

The 24th Judicial Circuit covers Washington, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Madison counties. Governor Kehoe announced the appointment as part of ongoing efforts to fill judicial vacancies across the state.