Appointment Vacancies

Seek Appointment to Boards or Commissions

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors routinely appoints members to serve on various boards or commissions related to the practice of law or the justice system. Please find a listing of appointment notices below.

To apply for an appointment, simply complete the online Appointment Application Form by the deadline listed in the appointment notice. The Appointments Committee of the Board of Governors will then conduct a thorough review of all applicants and prepare a recommendation for appointment to present at a regular meeting of the Board of Governors. 

Judicial Performance Review Committee - General Public
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of the general public (who are not members of The Missouri Bar) residing in the 22nd (St. Louis City) Judicial Circuit to serve on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee.  Initial eligibility will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s county of enrollment under Sup. Ct. R. 6.01(i).  The term of service will begin immediately and end on May 31, 2028, for an unexpired term.
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of the general public (who are not members of The Missouri Bar) 22nd Judicial Circuit (St. Louis City) for appointment to serve on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee. Initial eligibility will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s county of enrollment under Sup. Ct. R. 6.01(i).  The term of service will be for an unexpired term beginning immediately and end on May 31, 2028.

The Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee was created by order of the Supreme Court of Missouri to review the performance of appellate, circuit, and associate circuit judges selected pursuant to article V, sections 25(a) to (g) of the Missouri Constitution (the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan).

The committee is charged with the following duties:

-Collect information on judicial performance, including survey responses from lawyers and jurors; written opinions; and other reliable sources;

 (A) Deciding cases based on establishing facts and applicable law;

 (B) Explaining decisions clearly; and

 (C) Exhibiting proper courtroom demeanor;

-Recommend by a majority vote of the committee members whether a judge should be retained;

-Communicate the vote on the proposition to the judge and provide a process by which the judge may communicate additional information to the committee and request a reconsideration of the vote before the vote is made public;

-Assemble biographical information

-Release information to the public about the judicial performance review process; the judge's biographical information; and the final vote of the committee on or before Oct. 1 of an election year by The Missouri Bar and its affiliates in a manner designed to maximize the use of the information by the public

The committee consists of 21 members: one member of The Missouri Bar and one member of the general public (who is not a member of The Missouri Bar) residing in each circuit where judges are selected under the Nonpartisan Court Plan; and one member of The Missouri Bar, one member of the general public, and one retired judge from each district of the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of Missouri appoints the retired judges, while the Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar appoints the remaining members.  Each member serves a six-year term, with a limit of two terms.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume), applications will be accepted until filled. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org.
Posted: February 6, 2026
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Fee Dispute Resolution Committee - Member
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for appointment to serve on the Fee Dispute Resolution Committee for a term of four years.

Vacancy notice and request for applications
Fee Dispute Resolution Committee

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar for appointment to serve on the Fee Dispute Resolution Committee for a term of four years.  The term of service will begin June 1, 2026 and end on May 31, 2030. 

The Fee Dispute Resolution Program provides a procedure for resolving fee disputes between clients and lawyers through facilitation, mediation, or arbitration. Participation by the parties in the Fee Dispute Program is voluntary, and the program provides services at no cost to the parties.

The Fee Dispute Resolution Committee oversees this program. The program administrator is a member of the professional staff of The Missouri Bar, who is selected and assigned duties by the Executive Director of The Missouri Bar. The Fee Dispute Resolution Committee is composed of seven members (four members of The Missouri Bar and three members of the general public) appointed by the Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar. Committee members serve terms of four years, with a limit of two terms.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume), applications will be accepted until filled . Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org.
Posted: December 5, 2025
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Judicial Performance Review Committee - 16th Judicial Circuit
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar) in 16th Judicial Circuit (Jackson County) for appointment to serve on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee. Initial eligibility will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s county of enrollment under Sup. Ct. R. 6.01(i).  The term of service will begin June 1, 2026 and end on May 31, 2032.

Vacancy notice and request for applications
Judicial Performance Review Committee

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar) in 16th Judicial Circuit (Jackson County) for appointment to serve on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee. Initial eligibility will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s county of enrollment under Sup. Ct. R. 6.01(i).  The term of service will begin June 1, 2026 and end on May 31, 2032.

The Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee was created by order of the Supreme Court of Missouri to review the performance of appellate, circuit, and associate circuit judges selected pursuant to article V, sections 25(a) to (g) of the Missouri Constitution (the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan).

The committee is charged with the following duties:

-Collect information on judicial performance, including survey responses from lawyers and jurors; written opinions; and other reliable sources;

 (A) Deciding cases based on establishing facts and applicable law;

 (B) Explaining decisions clearly; and

 (C) Exhibiting proper courtroom demeanor;

-Recommend by a majority vote of the committee members whether a judge should be retained;

-Communicate the vote on the proposition to the judge and provide a process by which the judge may communicate additional information to the committee and request a reconsideration of the vote before the vote is made public;

-Assemble biographical information

-Release information to the public about the judicial performance review process; the judge's biographical information; and the final vote of the committee on or before Oct. 1 of an election year by The Missouri Bar and its affiliates in a manner designed to maximize the use of the information by the public

The committee consists of 21 members: one member of The Missouri Bar and one member of the general public (who is not a member of The Missouri Bar) residing in each circuit where judges are selected under the Nonpartisan Court Plan; and one member of The Missouri Bar, one member of the general public, and one retired judge from each district of the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of Missouri appoints the retired judges, while the Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar appoints the remaining members.  Each member serves a six-year term, with a limit of two terms.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume), applications will be accepted until filled. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org.
Posted: November 21, 2025
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Judicial Performance Review Committee – 21st Judicial Circuit
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar) in the 21st Judicial Circuit (St. Louis County) for appointment to serve on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee.
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar) in 21st Judicial Circuit (St. Louis County) for appointment to serve on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee. Initial eligibility will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s county of enrollment under Sup. Ct. R. 6.01(i).  The term of service will begin June 1, 2026 and end on May 31, 2032.

The Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee was created by order of the Supreme Court of Missouri to review the performance of appellate, circuit, and associate circuit judges selected pursuant to article V, sections 25(a) to (g) of the Missouri Constitution (the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan).

The committee is charged with the following duties:

-Collect information on judicial performance, including survey responses from lawyers and jurors; written opinions; and other reliable sources;

(A) Deciding cases based on establishing facts and applicable law;

(B) Explaining decisions clearly; and

(C) Exhibiting proper courtroom demeanor;

-Recommend by a majority vote of the committee members whether a judge should be retained;

-Communicate the vote on the proposition to the judge and provide a process by which the judge may communicate additional information to the committee and request a reconsideration of the vote before the vote is made public;

-Assemble biographical information

-Release information to the public about the judicial performance review process; the judge's biographical information; and the final vote of the committee on or before Oct. 1 of an election year by The Missouri Bar and its affiliates in a manner designed to maximize the use of the information by the public

The committee consists of 21 members: one member of The Missouri Bar and one member of the general public (who is not a member of The Missouri Bar) residing in each circuit where judges are selected under the Nonpartisan Court Plan; and one member of The Missouri Bar, one member of the general public, and one retired judge from each district of the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of Missouri appoints the retired judges, while the Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar appoints the remaining members. Each member serves a six-year term, with a limit of two terms.

To apply, please complete the online application form  and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume) applications will be accepted until filled. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org.
Posted: November 21, 2025
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Judicial Performance Review Committee - General Public
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking volunteer applications from members of the general public (who are not members of The Missouri Bar) residing in the Eastern District (Audrain, Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Clark, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Scotland, Shelby Shannon, Scott, Warren, Washington, Wayne, and the city of St. Louis) counties to serve on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee. The appointment term of service will be a full-term of six years on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee.  The term of service will begin immediately and end on May 31, 2032.

Vacancy notice and request for applications
Judicial Performance Review Committee

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking volunteer applications from members of the general public (who are not members of The Missouri Bar) residing in the Eastern District (Audrain, Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Clark, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Scotland, Shelby Shannon, Scott, Warren, Washington, Wayne, and the city of St. Louis) counties to serve on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee.  The appointment term of service will be a full-term of six years on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee.  The term of service will begin immediately and end on May 31, 2032.

The Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee was created by order of the Supreme Court of Missouri to review the performance of appellate, circuit, and associate circuit judges selected pursuant to article V, sections 25(a) to (g) of the Missouri Constitution (the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan).

The committee is charged with the following duties:

-Collect information on judicial performance, including survey responses from lawyers and jurors; written opinions; and other reliable sources;

(A) Deciding cases based on establishing facts and applicable law;

(B) Explaining decisions clearly; and

(C) Exhibiting proper courtroom demeanor;

-Recommend by a majority vote of the committee members whether a judge should be retained;

-Communicate the vote on the proposition to the judge and provide a process by which the judge may communicate additional information to the committee and request a reconsideration of the vote before the vote is made public;

-Assemble biographical information

-Release information to the public about the judicial performance review process; the judge's biographical information; and the final vote of the committee on or before Oct. 1 of an election year by The Missouri Bar and its affiliates in a manner designed to maximize the use of the information by the public

The committee consists of 21 members: one member of The Missouri Bar and one member of the general public (who is not a member of The Missouri Bar) residing in each circuit where judges are selected under the Nonpartisan Court Plan; and one member of The Missouri Bar, one member of the general public, and one retired judge from each district of the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of Missouri appoints the retired judges, while the Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar appoints the remaining members.  Each member serves a six-year term, with a limit of two terms.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume), applications will be accepted until filled. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org.
Posted: November 21, 2025
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Missouri Press-Bar Commission - St. Louis

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar from the St. Louis region for appointment to serve on the Missouri Press-Bar Commission.

Missouri Press-Bar Commission

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is seeking applications from members of The Missouri Bar from the St. Louis region for appointment to serve on the Missouri Press-Bar Commission. The term of service will begin on June 1, 2026, and end on May 31, 2030.

The Missouri Press-Bar Commission is composed of media professionals, lawyers and judges who work to foster better communications among the media, the bench, and the bar. The mission of the commission is: to encourage cooperation among the press, the bar and the bench to the end of further strengthening service to the First Amendment and Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution throughout Missouri; to provide leadership and guidance aimed at achieving a better informed citizenry that will be served by a still higher order of justice; and to take whatever steps are necessary through an education program for the press, the bar, the bench, and the people of Missouri to promote a better informed citizenry and a strong First Amendment and Sixth Amendment.

The commission traditionally meets twice each year to develop a variety of projects and programs in furtherance of its mission.

The Missouri Bar appoints three members to the commission. According to the commission’s bylaws, the upcoming vacancy must be filled by a member of The Missouri Bar from the St. Louis region.

To apply, please complete the online application form and provide a statement of interest and complete biographical information (CV or resume) applications will be accepted until filled. Please direct any questions concerning the appointments process or specific appointments to appointments@mobar.org
Posted: October 30, 2025
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