--- title: "Gary D. Witt | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/gary-d-witt-judge-missouri-court-of-appeals-western-district-mo" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Gary D. Witt Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District · Judge ## Profile - Court: Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District - State: Missouri - Role: Judge - Service status: active - 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, 2010-present - Gary D. Witt is a nonpartisan judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, appointed in 2010 and re‐elected in 2024, with a term ending in 2036 - Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Kern, 2000-2017 - Earlier judicial role: Associate Circuit Judge, 6th Judicial Circuit (Platte County) from 1998–2010 - Private practice: Partner at Witt, Hicklin & Witt, P.C. in Platte City - Former special judge for both the Missouri Supreme Court and Missouri Court of Appeals - Recognized as “Best Associate Circuit Judge” and for public service awards ### Education - Rutgers University-New Brunswick — B.A. - University of Miami — J.D. ### Additional information - Chief Judge: Elected by colleagues in 2022 for a two‐year term - Practitioner, 2009-2009 ## 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/7760/gary-d-witt/) - [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/7760/gary-d-witt/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/gary-d-witt-judge-missouri-court-of-appeals-western-district-mo", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/gary-d-witt-judge-missouri-court-of-appeals-western-district-mo", "name": "Gary D. 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