Jefferson City - On August 9, 2024, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 11th and 24th Judicial Circuits.

The Honorable Erin S. Burlison, of Weldon Spring, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Judge Burlison serves as an associate circuit judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Missouri–Columbia and a Juris Doctor from St. Louis University. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable John P. Banas. Judge Burlison won her primary election for this position and is unopposed in the general election.

The Honorable Brice R. Sechrest, of Farmington, will be appointed as Circuit Judge for the 24th Judicial Circuit.

Judge Sechrest serves as an associate circuit judge for St. Francois County in the 24th Judicial Circuit. He holds Bachelors of Science in political science and mathematics from Southeast Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University–Carbondale. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jerel L. Poor II. Judge Sechrest won his primary election for this position and is unopposed in the general election.