Corey R. Moon at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Missouri · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Corey R. Moon
Biography
Professional career
- First Lieutenant in the Missouri Army National Guard (2021–Present) His early career also included roles such as legal secretary, detention aide, and front desk assistant, reflecting a broad exposure to the legal and public service sectors
- The Associate Circuit Judge for the 2nd Judicial Circuit in Lewis County, Missouri, a position he holds until December 31, 2026
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2014 and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Truman State University in 2011.
Additional information
- Joined this role by Governor Mike Parson to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Fred L. Westhoff.
- Judge Corey R. Moon combines judicial responsibilities with active engagement in legal governance and public service.
- His educational background laid the foundation for his work in both prosecution and judicial service
- In addition to his judicial duties, Moon was elected as the District 2 representative on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors, where he advocates for rural legal communities and participates in statewide bar governance
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 2nd 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 ↗