Corey K. Herron at a glance
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Corey K. Herron
Biography
Professional career
- Treatment Court Judge – 4th Circuit, since 2018
- Circuit judge for Missouri’s 4th Judicial Circuit, appointed in 2022 by Governor Mike Parson to replace the retired Hon. Roger M. Prokes
- Associate Circuit Judge – 4th Judicial Circuit, Atchison County (2008–2022)
- Attorney – Andereck, Evans, Milne, Widger & Johnson, LLC (1996–2008)
Education
- University of Missouri School of Law — J.D. (1996)
- B.S.B.A. – University of Missouri–Columbia (1992)
Additional information
- He was appointed January 28, 2022 and began his tenure on February 15, 2022
- Before joining the bench, Herron was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1996, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Born in Fairfax, Missouri, Herron grew up on a family farm near Rock Port and graduated from Rock Port High School in 1988
- Herron has been a past president of the 3rd and 4th Circuit Bar Associations and is a member of the Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Judges
- He also serves on various judicial committees, including the Circuit Court Budget Committee and Missouri Court Automation Committee
- He is married to Kristina Herron, and they have one son
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 4th 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
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster ↗Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗