Governor Eric Greitens today appointed Jerry Harmison as judge of Associate Division 21, of the 31st Judicial Circuit. In a media release. Governor Greitens said "
Jerry Harmison will be an excellent addition to Greene County’s associate circuit court. Jerry has had a successful career in private practice, only rivaled by his extensive community involvement in Springfield. I am confident he will fulfill his new role as judge well.”
(Governor's Media Release).
Harmison was one of three applicants submitted to the Governor for consideration by the 31st Circuit Judicial Commission under the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan. The nonpartisan court plan was adopted by Greene County voters in 2008.
“The governor had a difficult decision, with three highly qualified candidates,” said Ginger Gooch, SMBA President. "We congratulate Jerry Harmison, on his appointment, and thank retiring Judge Dan Imhof for his years of distinguished service. We are very fortunate to have a tradition of great judges and great lawyers in Greene County.”
