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On Wed 6/25, U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Dueker welcomed 21 #NewUSCitizens from 18 countries at a special naturalization ceremony hosted by @stlCITYsc at @Energizer_Park. Among the new citizens was St. Louis CITY SC goalkeeper coach Alex Langer. Congratulations to all!




On Tue 6/24, U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp welcomed 48 #NewUSCitizens from 28 countries at a naturalization ceremony hosted by @moboysstate and @ALAMOGirlsState at @LindenwoodU. Lindenwood President Dr. John Porter gave remarks & The Courthouse Singers provided music.




Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Application Process Remains Open through July 1, 2025. Any attorney requesting to be a new member of the CJA Panel or CJA Mentee Panel Program must submit an application no later than July 1. Details here: moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/crim…
Criminal Justice Act Application Process Open Now: Any attorney requesting to be a NEW member of the CJA Panel or CJA Mentee Panel Program must apply by July 1, 2025. Details here: moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/crim…
Today, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kathy Surratt-States welcomed 15 #NewUSCitizens from 10 countries at a naturalization ceremony held at the Federal Building and Courthouse in Hannibal, Missouri

Today, in recognition of #FlagDay, U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Dueker welcomed 48 #NewUSCitizens from 28 countries at a naturalization ceremony held @mohistorymuseum Historical Society president Dr. Jody Sowell gave remarks & The courthouse Singers provided music.


Registration open for Northern Division Bench & Bar Seminar. Fri 6/13/25 at the U.S. Courthouse in Hannibal. 4.9 MCLE incl 1.0 Ethics. No cost to attend, lunch will be provided to pre-registered attorneys. Agenda and registration here moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/nort… #MCLE

8th Grade from Our Lady of Lourdes UCity at #LawDay event 5/13. They were welcomed by Chief Judge Clark, observed court, & participated in a moot court helped by judge & attorney coaches. Congrats to Alex Hatcher and Sofia Otten, winners of the essay contest hosted by @JLCinSTL




Criminal Justice Act Application Process Open Now: Any attorney requesting to be a NEW member of the CJA Panel or CJA Mentee Panel Program must apply by July 1, 2025. Details here: moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/crim…
On Fri 5/9, Chief Judge Clark welcomed 39 new U.S. Citizens at a special naturalization ceremony at the Old Courthouse. Keynote remarks by Lynne M. Madison Jackson, descendant of Dred and Harriet Scott. Music by The Courthouse Singers. @GatewayArchSTL @GatewayArchNPS @JNPA



The JLC is pleased to announce the winners of the annual art contest "Juries Through the Eyes of Students." Thanks to all who participated! 1ST PLACE WINNERS: Elizabeth Butler, Rose Butler, Alexander Carvalho, Kennedy True. See all winners judiciallearningcenter.org/student-art-co…
Members of the Bar are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Registration is now open - moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/2025…

US District Court-Eastern MO, Federal Public Defender Offices-Eastern MO & Southern IL will hold Criminal Justice Act Seminar Thur 5/8/25 at the TFE Courthouse. Attendance for this training is mandatory for CJA Panel and Mentee Attorneys. Register: moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/crim…
Business of the Court – Sentencing Procedures: On 4/11/25, the Court issued an Administrative Order on Sentencing Procedures. The Order can be found on the Court’s website at moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/busi…
FREE Summer Teacher Institutes: July 9-10 in St. Louis, Aug 6 in Cape. Including sessions on teaching about Federalism, the Judiciary, the Rule of Law, and the U.S. Constitution. judiciallearningcenter.org/summer-teacher… #ProfessionalDevelopment @JLCinSTL

Scouts BSA Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Skill Center. Registration opens Monday 4/28 for the summer badge programs to be held in St. Louis on 7/1 and Cape Girardeau on 8/7. Participation is free. Space is limited and registration is required. judiciallearningcenter.org/citizenship-in…

Today, U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry welcomed 39 new U.S. Citizens at a special naturalization ceremony hosted by the Saint Louis Art Museum. Keynote remarks by Min Jung Kim, the Barbara B. Taylor Director of @StlArtMuseum. Music by The Courthouse Singers.



Registration open for SE Division Bench & Bar Seminar. Thurs 4/10/25 at the Rush Hudson Limbaugh, Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape. 5.0 MCLE incl 1.0 Ethics. No cost to attend, lunch will be provided to pre-registered attorneys. Agenda and registration here moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/sout…

Attention Students! Just one week left to enter the art contest! judiciallearningcenter.org/student-art-co…
Annual Student Art Competition. The contest website includes a guide for teaching about juries and the official rules and entry form. Students from Eastern District of MO can enter and win cash prizes! Deadline 3/31/25. See judiciallearningcenter.org/student-art-co… #artcontest #studentart
Due to weather conditions, the RHL Courthouse in Cape Girardeau is closed to the public today, Wed 2/19/25. Staff are teleworking 8-5, available by phone and email. (573) 331-8800. CM/ECF filing is fully operational. Remote hearings continue as scheduled. moed.uscourts.gov
The US District Court-Eastern MO has released its semiannual District Report, detailing activities for the second half of 2024 and looking ahead in 2025. The current report and others can be viewed here: moed.uscourts.gov/news/2025/us-d…