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Associate Circuit Judge, Circuit 23, Division 12

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    Renee Reuter
    (Rep)

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    Colby Smith-Hynes
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What qualities make you a good judge?

What is your approach to maintaining transparency and public trust in the court?

Campaign Website http://reneereuter.com
Campaign Email reuterforjudge@gmail.com
Age 57
Public elected offices held County Council, Jefferson County, District 2, 2010-2022; state representative, District 112, 2023-present
Highest post-secondary educ J.D., St. Louis University
Occupation Lawyer, legislator
I am passionate about serving the people and our community. I respect the judicial system and hold a deep understanding of our county and the families who live here. I follow clear guiding values: act honorably, work hard, be fair, serve the people to the best of my ability and follow the law. I promise to bring professionalism, integrity and fairness to the court.
I will move cases forward without unnecessary delay to honor the court system and those served by it. I will follow established rules, procedures and ethical standards and will explain decisions so that people feel heard and considered. Most importantly, I will strive to be consistent in what I do so that people trust that the outcome was fair under the law.
Campaign Email electjudgecolby@gmail.com
Age 56
Highest post-secondary educ J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Occupation Municipal judge; deputy director of legal services, Jefferson County Juvenile Office
Experience, qualifications, temperament and applying the law in any case with fairness, dignity and impartiality.
By handling all cases that come before the court in an expedient and professional manner. An experienced and qualified judiciary is essential to protect the constitutional rights of the citizens the court serves with impartiality. The judiciary should reflect fairness, respect for the citizens that come before it and respect for the rule of law.