Mondonna (mondi) Ghasedi at a glance
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Mondonna (mondi) Ghasedi
Biography
Professional career
- Mondonna L. Ghasedi is an Associate Circuit Judge in Division 43 of the 21st Judicial Circuit in St. Louis County, Missouri
Education
Additional information
- Her most recent Missouri Judicial Evaluations (2026) show the Judicial Performance Review Committee recommending she be retained, with a “substantially meets” rating in all performance categories
- In 2024, Judge Ghasedi received the Public Service Award at the Women’s Justice Awards, recognized for her work in case management, mental health treatment court initiatives, and behind‐the‐scenes court improvements.
- She handles a variety of civil matters, including family law, and also serves on multiple court committees and task forces
- She has also been awarded the President’s Award from the Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Judges
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 21st Judicial Circuit Court; Missouri 20th 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 September 25, 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 ↗