James W. Van Amburg

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James W. Van Amburg

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Prior offices
Missouri 6th Judicial Circuit Court

Education

Bachelor's

William Jewell College

Graduate

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Law

Washburn University


James W. Van Amburg was a circuit court judge for the 6th Circuit Court in Missouri.[1] He served from 2013 to 2020. He was appointed by Governor Jay Nixon on September 4, 2013, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Abe Shafer.[2] He was retained to the court in 2014.[3] He left office when his term expired on December 31, 2020.[4]

Elections

2014

Van Amburg was retained to the 6th Judicial Circuit Court with 67.3 percent of the vote on November 4, 2014. [3] 

Performance evaluation

The 6th Circuit Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee recommended that Judge Van Amburg be Retained. Click here to read the full performance evaluation.

2010

Van Amburg was retained as an associate judge on November 2, 2010, receiving 66.7% of the vote.[5]

See also: Missouri judicial elections, 2010

Education

Amburg earned an undergraduate degree from William Jewell College, going on to receive his master's degree in counseling and guidance from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. He later graduated with a J.D. from Washburn University in Kansas.[2]

Career

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