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James W. Van Amburg
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
- 2013-2020: Judge, Missouri 6th Judicial Circuit Court (Appointed)
- 1993-2013: Associate Judge, Missouri 6th Judicial Circuit Court
- 1987-1993: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Platte County
- 1982-1993: Attorney in private practice[2]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri Courts, "Judges of the 6th Circuit"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Office of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, "Gov. Nixon appoints Associate Circuit Judge Van Amburg as Circuit Judge for Platte County," September 4, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Missouri Secretary of State, "2014 General Election candidates"
- ↑ STL News, "Missouri Governor Parson Appoints Hansbrough As Circuit Judge," January 15, 2021
- ↑ Missouri Courts, "2010 General Election Results"
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri
State courts:
Missouri Supreme Court • Missouri Court of Appeals • Missouri Circuit Courts • Missouri Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Missouri • Missouri judicial elections • Judicial selection in Missouri
