Governor Parson Announces Three Judicial Appointments

APRIL 12, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 21st, 22nd, and 33rd Judicial Circuits. 

Chastidy R. Dillon-Amelung, of Creve Coeur, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit. 

Ms. Dillon-Amelung currently serves as a traffic court commissioner for the 21st Judicial Circuit. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, law, and rhetoric from Stephens College, a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia, and a Master of Laws in taxation from Washington University in St. Louis. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Matthew H. Hearne as Circuit Judge. 

The Honorable David A. Roither, of St. Louis, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit. 

Judge Roither currently serves as an associate circuit judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit. He holds Bachelors of Arts in philosophy and political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a Juris Doctor from St. Louis University. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Steven R. Ohmer.

Amanda L. Oesch, of Scott City, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Scott County in the 33rd Judicial Circuit.

Ms. Oesch is currently an assistant prosecuting attorney in Scott County and the owner of the Law Office of Amanda L. Oesch. She holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University. She will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Robert Z. Horack as Circuit Judge.