--- title: "Don E. Burrell Jr. | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/don-e-burrell-jr-judge-missouri-court-of-appeals-southern-district-mo" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Don E. Burrell Jr. Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District · Judge ## Profile - Court: Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District - State: Missouri - Role: Judge - Service status: former - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, 2008-present - Burrell joined the Missouri Court of Appeals in 2008 after serving nine years as a trial judge in Greene County’s 31st Judicial Circuit, where he was twice elected presiding judge. - He also clerked for U.S. District Judge Kathryn Vratil in 1993 ### Education - University of Missouri-Kansas City — J.D. ### Additional information - Donald Eugene Burrell Jr. is a judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, serving since January 13, 2008, and re‐elected in the 2022 retention election - The 6th Circuit Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee in 2010 recommended he be retained, citing high scores for courtesy to attorneys (4.70/5), equal treatment of parties (4.62), and allowing parties to present arguments (4.60). - Before joining the appellate court, he worked in legal and media roles, including four years at a Springfield radio station, an associate at Morrison & Hecker law firm, and a solo practice. - Vice‐chair, Judiciary’s Legislative Committee; member, Trial Judge Education Committee ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### media equipment advance approval Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: Failure to obtain advance approval for equipment may preclude its use in the proceeding. [Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical](https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=354) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### device use in courtroom Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: No person may use any device capable of media coverage in a courtroom or court clerk's office unless specifically authorized [Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical](https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=354) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### audio video recording Scope: statewide Missouri allows limited video and audio recording for media coverage under COR 16 technical limits, subject to judicial approval and courtroom controls. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=354) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/bluebook/2025-2026/5_Judicial.pdf) - [Official roster](https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/bluebook/2025-2026/5_Judicial.pdf) - [Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster](https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/bluebook/2025-2026/5_Judicial.pdf) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7692/don-e-burrell/) - [Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical](https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=354) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7692/don-e-burrell/) - [Governor Kehoe Announces Two Judicial Appointments](https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-two-judicial-appointments-4) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7692/don-e-burrell/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/don-e-burrell-jr-judge-missouri-court-of-appeals-southern-district-mo", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/don-e-burrell-jr-judge-missouri-court-of-appeals-southern-district-mo", "name": "Don E. 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