Experience is often listed as a prerequisite for a job and it is a particularly important requirement for a judge. In my 32 years on the bench, and 35 years in the Missouri Bar, I have focused on the law while serving our community.
In my division of the Circuit Court, I preside as a judge of general jurisdiction. This means I hear all felony criminal cases, including murders. I preside over civil lawsuits that include contracts, personal injury, property disputes and equity cases. I have handled bench and jury trials that include lawsuits involving state agencies as well as administrative and constitutional claims as well as election and ballot issue cases. I have handled hundreds of family law matters including divorces, adoptions and custody disputes.
Finally, carrying forward with the changes I made in Jefferson City’s court – helping individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and homelessness, I preside over Cole County’s Specialty Treatment Courts : Drug Court, DWI Court, Mental Health Court and Veteran’s Court. In this role, I champion efforts to provide opportunities, and help citizens and veterans get connected to the services they need.
I will continue this service and use my experience working diligently in our courthouse as a public servant for our community.
– Judge Walker