Andrew J. Hardwick at a glance
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Andrew J. Hardwick
Biography
Professional career
- Currently holds the office of Missouri Circuit Court Judge, Circuit 26, Division 1, with a term ending December 31, 2030
- Missouri Circuit Court Judge serving in the 26th Judicial Circuit, Division 1, appointed in 2024 by Governor Mike Parson and holding office through December 31, 2030
- Appointed as Circuit Judge for the 26th Judicial Circuit in August 2024
- Andrew Hardwick is a judge in Missouri’s 26th Judicial Circuit, which includes Camden, Laclede, Miller, Moniteau, and Morgan counties
Education
Additional information
- Previously practiced law as owner of the Law Office of Andrew J. Hardwick
- Local government listings confirm Andrew Hardwick as one of the Circuit Court Judges serving the 26th Judicial Circuit
- Began serving after being appointed by Governor Mike Parson to fill a vacancy created when Judge Matthew P. Hamer moved to the Missouri Court of Appeals
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Equipment Advance Approval
Statewide
Missouri Court Operating Rule 16 requires advance approval for media equipment used for courtroom coverage and allows the judge to control the number and setup of media personnel and equipment.
Failure to obtain advance approval for equipment may preclude its use in the proceeding.Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Device Use In Courtroom
Statewide
Missouri courtroom device use for media coverage is not generally permitted unless authorized by the operating rule, a local court rule, or the judge presiding in the proceeding.
No person may use any device capable of media coverage in a courtroom or court clerk's office unless specifically authorizedMissouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Missouri allows limited video and audio recording for media coverage under COR 16 technical limits, subject to judicial approval and courtroom controls.
Not more than one videographer, using a single device, shall be permitted in the courtroom during a judicial proceeding at any time.Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
Missouri 18th Judicial Circuit Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster
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View Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster ↗Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
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View Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗