Missouri Law Matters
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Dive into the heart of Missouri’s legal world with “Missouri Law Matters,” the Supreme Court of Missouri’s exclusive podcast. Go behind the scenes to uncover real stories about Missouri’s judicial process, meet the judges shaping the law, and explore the big issues impacting Missourians daily. With expert insights and surprising details, each episode brings you closer to the action in Missouri’s courts. Whether you’re a law enthusiast or just curious, “Missouri Law Matters” makes understanding Missouri’s justice system engaging and exciting.
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The podcast covers topics related to Missouri's judicial process, notable court cases, and the role of judges while showcasing episodes like the inaugural conversation with Chief Justice Mary Russell, focusing on mentorship, technology in courts, and the importance of diversity within the legal profession.
Missouri Law Matters is the official podcast of the Supreme Court of Missouri, created to increase public access and understanding of the law and the courts.
Each episode features conversations with members of Missouri’s judiciary who share insights about the legal process, public service, and how the courts work to ensure fairness and uphold the rule of law.
From everyday legal questions to in-depth discussions about Missouri’s judicial system, Missouri Law Matters helps listeners better understand their rights, the role of judges, and how justice is carried out across our state.
🎙️ Missouri Law Matters – an initiative of the Supreme Court of Missouri to make the courts more accessible, transparent, and understood by all Missourians.
What does it take to become a judge in Missouri? In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Jalilah Otto of the 16th Judicial Circuit in Jackson County shares her path to the bench, the work judges do each day, and how Missouri’s nonpartisan court plan shapes judicial selection in Kansas City and beyond.
Judge Otto talks about growing up in Kansas City, discovering the law almost by accident, and building a career as a prosecutor at the state and federal levels before becoming an associate circuit judge, then a circuit judge. She also explains how Missouri circuit courts work, why civic education matters, and what people should know before stepping into a courtroom.
This conversation is designed for Missourians searching for:
• how to become a judge in Missouri
• Missouri nonpartisan court plan
• Missouri circuit courts explained
• Jackson County Court and Kansas City legal system
• what judges do in Missouri courts
• legal and judicial career paths
About Missouri Law Matters
Missouri Law Matters is a public education initiative of the Supreme Court of Missouri that helps increase access and understanding of how our courts work.
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