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Michael Burton (Missouri judge)

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Michael D. Burton
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Prior offices:
Missouri 21st Judicial Circuit Court Division 16
Year left office: 2021
Successor: Virginia W. Lay (Nonpartisan)

Education
Bachelor's
University of Notre Dame
Law
Washington University


Michael D. Burton was a circuit court judge for Division 16 of the 21st Circuit Court in Missouri.[1] Burton was appointed to this position in February of 2004 and he retired from the court in August 2021.[2][3]

Education

Burton received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from Washington University.[2]

Career

  • 2004-2021: Judge, 21st Circuit Court
  • 1999-2004: Associate judge, 21st Circuit Court
  • 1989–1999: Attorney in private practice
  • 1985–1989: Assistant special public defender, St. Louis County and St. Louis City[2]

Awards and associations

  • Member, Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church
  • Chair, ADA Committee
  • Chair, Domestic and Family Violence Council
  • Member, Metropolitan St. Louis Bar Association
  • Member, St. Louis County Bar association[2]

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