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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT

The St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court was created to increase safety for victims and their children, increase accountability for offenders and establish a coordinated community response to domestic violence from the justice system and partner agencies.

Domestic violence cases are assigned to a limited number of Family Court divisions. Judges in these divisions serve in the DV Court because of their interest in and understanding of domestic violence issues.

Honorable Michael D. Burton
Division 16
Family Court Administrative Judge


Honorable Barbara W. Wallace
Division 13

Honorable Gloria Clark Reno
Division 19

Honorable Thea A. Sherry
Division 35

Honorable John R. Essner
Division 37

Honorable Douglas R. Beach
Division 43

Honorable Victoria Mullen McKee
Division 64

Carey DeLargy
Domestic Violence Court Coordinator







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Related Sites:

MOVANS
Protective Order Notification System


Representing Yourself in Missouri Courts

MO Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

St. Louis County Domestic and Family Violence Council

MO Bar Associate, Handbook for survivors of DV

MO Attorney General, Protecting Victims of DV