Kirsten E. Poppen at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Missouri · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Kirsten E. Poppen
Judicial assignments
- Missouri 31st Judicial Circuit CourtCircuit / Associate Circuit Judge
Named in the available official court directory/report; complete bench and later personnel changes have not been certified.
Source checked October 15, 2026. Roster source
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- Associate Circuit Judge for Missouri’s 31st Judicial Circuit in Greene County, recognized in 2026 for her public service and civic education work
- Appointed Associate Circuit Judge in 2023 to succeed the retiring Mark Powell
- alongside Circuit Judge Kaiti Greenwade under Presiding Judge Jerry Harmison
Education
Additional information
- In early 2026 alone, coordinated presentations exceeded six times to local schools Greene County.
- In April 2026, she received the Women’s Justice Award – Public Service from Missouri Lawyers Media, honoring her dedication to public service, civic education, and community engagement.
- Known for applying business principles such as efficiency, clear communication, and problem ownership to her judicial work
- Greene County’s Civic Education Coordinator, working with fellow judges to deliver judicial system presentations to local civic groups and schools.
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 30th Judicial Circuit Court; Missouri 31st 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 ↗