The 21st Judicial Circuit Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for a circuit judge vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard Bresnahan. Applications must be received by each commissioner no later than 5 p.m. August 24, 2015.

The commission encourages qualified individuals to apply for judicial office. Qualifications for circuit judges may be found in article V, section 21 of the Missouri Constitution. The selection and retention of judges in St. Louis County is governed by the Missouri Plan, also known as the Missouri’s Non-Partisan Court Plan. In accordance with the Rules 10.28 and 10.29, candidate interviews will be conducted publicly.

To learn more about this position, read the press release here.