Madeline O. Connolly at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Missouri · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Madeline O. Connolly
Biography
Professional career
- Began her judicial career as an Associate Circuit Judge in February 2018, presiding over preliminary criminal cases in St. Louis
Education
- B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in French from Valparaiso University and a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2009.
Additional information
- In June 2019, she was elevated to Circuit Judge, where she now handles civil, criminal, probate, and family cases, with a significant focus on criminal and civil jury trials.
- She also practiced civil litigation as an associate at Hepler Broom, L.L.C. (2010–2012) and Tucker Ellis, L.L.P. (2017–2019)
- representing companies in mass tort and product liability cases
- Known for her dedication to trial practice and advocacy for women in the courtroom
- Joined fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Mark H. Neill
- Before joining the bench, Judge Connolly gained extensive legal experience in both private practice and public service.
- She is admitted to practice in Missouri and Illinois and is a member of the Missouri Bar, Illinois Bar, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Women Lawyers’ Association
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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Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster
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