Governor Parson Makes Two Judicial Appointments

MARCH 4, 2022

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced two judicial appointments to the 4th and 23rd Judicial Circuits. 

Brett Hurst, of Fairfax, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Atchison County in the 4th Judicial Circuit.

Mr. Hurst currently serves as the Prosecuting Attorney for Atchison County. He earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture business management from the University of Missouri—Columbia and a Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. Mr. Hurst will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Corey K. Herron to Circuit Judge.

The Honorable Edward L. Page, of Festus, was appointed as Circuit Judge for Division 2 of the 23rd Judicial Circuit.

Judge Page currently serves as an Associate Circuit Judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University and a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law. Judge Page will fill the Circuit Judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Darrell E. Missey to Director of Children’s Division.