--- title: "Kurt S. Odenwald | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kurt-s-odenwald-7733" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Kurt S. Odenwald Missouri Court of Appeals · Judge ## Profile - Court: Missouri Court of Appeals - State: Missouri - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - He has also been an Adjunct Professor at Lindenwood University since 2008 - Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, 2007-present - Attorney in private practice, a staff attorney for the St. Louis Office of Public Defender, and associate general counsel for Anheuser-Busch, Inc - Retired Missouri Court of Appeals judge and current Senior Counsel at Sandberg Phoenix, bringing over four decades of legal experience in private practice, public service, and the judiciary ### Education - B.A. — University of Missouri at St. Louis - St. Louis University School of Law — J.D. ### Additional information - Since January 2025, Odenwald has been Senior Counsel at Sandberg Phoenix - Odenwald served on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District from 2007 to 2024, appointed by Governor Matt Blunt in October 2007 and retained in 2008 and 2020. - Elected Chief Judge for one year in 2011–2012. - He also served 17 years as a St. Louis County Councilman (1990–2006), twice as Chairman - Awards and associations Awards Associations - Before his judicial appointment, Odenwald had a 23-year private practice career in complex business litigation, plus roles as Assistant Public Defender for St. Louis and Associate General Counsel for Anheuser-Busch. - focusing on appellate and complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation. - He mentors attorneys, reviews briefs, conducts mock arguments, and applies his judicial perspective to strengthen litigation strategies. - His tenure involved appellate advocacy, case review, and mentoring, and he was recognized for his judicial leadership and decision-making skills - Judson, clarifying that void amended judgments do not reset appellate filing deadlines. - He remains active in legal education, public service, and professional organizations, including the Missouri Bar and American Bar Association - Birth place: St ## 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.courtlistener.com/person/7733/kurt-s-odenwald/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7733/kurt-s-odenwald/) - [Missouri Court of Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7733/kurt-s-odenwald/) - [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/7733/kurt-s-odenwald/) - [Kurt Odenwald](https://ballotpedia.org/Kurt_Odenwald) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kurt-s-odenwald-7733", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kurt-s-odenwald-7733", "name": "Kurt S. Odenwald | KnowJudges", "description": "Kurt S. Odenwald, Missouri Court of Appeals. 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