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Robert H. Dierker, Jr.
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Robert H. Dierker, Jr. is a former circuit court judge for the 22nd Circuit Court in Missouri, serving St. Louis. He was appointed to the court in February of 1986 and retained in 1988, 1994, 2000, 2006 and 2012. He served as presiding judge from 1997 to 1998.[1][2]
Education
Dierker received his undergraduate degree from St. Louis University. He went on to earn an LL.M. degree from Harvard University and a J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.[2]
Career
- 1986-2018: Judge, 22nd Circuit Court
- 1997-1998: Presiding judge, 22nd Circuit Court
- 1979-1986: Assistant St. Louis city counselor & associate St. Louis city counselor
- 1978: Campaign treasurer, Missouri Senate candidate Paul Kiel
- 1975-1978: Attorney in private practice
- 1973-1974: Law clerk, Hon. Joseph J. Simeone, Missouri Court of Appeals[2]
Awards and associations
- Former candidate, Missouri House of Representatives
- Missouri Bar
- Federalist Society
- Catholic Church[2]
See also
- Missouri Circuit Courts
- Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court
- Saint Louis City, Missouri
- Judicial selection in Missouri
External links
Footnotes
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
