--- title: "Edward L. Page | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/edward-l-page-judge-missouri-18th-judicial-circuit-court-mo" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Edward L. Page Missouri 18th Judicial Circuit Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Missouri 18th Judicial Circuit Court - State: Missouri - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## 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) - [Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical](https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=354) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/edward-l-page-judge-missouri-18th-judicial-circuit-court-mo", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/edward-l-page-judge-missouri-18th-judicial-circuit-court-mo", "name": "Edward L. Page | KnowJudges", "description": "Edward L. Page, Missouri 18th Judicial Circuit Court. 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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 ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-b0a3408119d84bbcc3619511) — 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](https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=354). Collected 2026-07-26.