Edward L. Page at a glance
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Edward L. Page
Biography
Professional career
- He also held the role of a juvenile court judge in the Jefferson County Division of Juvenile Justice alongside Judges Julie Hand and Jeff Coleman
- Edward L. Page held the role of a circuit judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court (Division 2) of Missouri, which includes Jefferson County
Education
- Page earned both his B.A. and J.D. from Saint Louis University, and was admitted to practice law in Missouri in 1990.
Additional information
- He resigned from the circuit court effective April 30, 2026, citing a desire to spend more time with his family, though his name remained on the ballot for the August primary election
- During his tenure, Judge Page presided over numerous cases in Jefferson County, including civil and declaratory judgment matters filed in 2026.
- Appointed to this position by Governor Mike Parson in March 2022, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Darrell E. Missey.
- Page took control of the company in 1992 after Pagano’s death, and under his leadership, the firm became one of the largest private security services in the Midwest
- Before joining the bench, he practiced privately and gained extensive experience in municipal and circuit court matters
- Prior to this, Page held the role of an associate circuit judge in Division 11 for five years and spent thirteen years as the municipal judge for Crystal City.
- Under Page’s leadership, the company continued to grow and secure significant municipal contracts Edward L. Page’s career reflects a combination of judicial service, legal expertise, and business management, with a notable presence in Jefferson County’s legal and civic landscape
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
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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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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