Michael R. Leamer at a glance
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Michael R. Leamer
Biography
Professional career
- Judge: Associate Circuit Court Judge, 43rd Judicial Circuit (2019–present)
- He succeeded James Valbracht, who served as associate circuit judge since 2006
- The Associate Circuit Court Judge for Missouri’s 43rd Judicial Circuit, serving Livingston County and other counties in the circuit, with a term running until December 31, 2026
- Attorney: Cleaveland, Macoubrie, & Cox, Chillicothe, MO (2000–2018)
- Leamer holds the office of Associate Circuit Court Judge – Circuit 43 in Missouri, which covers Livingston, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, and DeKalb counties
Education
- University of Missouri–Columbia — J.D.
Additional information
- He was elected to the position in 2018 for a term that expires at the end of 2026
- Other judicial service: 14 years as a municipal judge for the City of Polo
- Bachelor of Science in Education
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 43rd 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
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Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster
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View Missouri Secretary of State Official Manual official judicial roster ↗Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical
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View Missouri Court Operating Rule 16.04, Technical ↗