Stanley J. Wallach at a glance
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- Judge
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Stanley J. Wallach
Biography
Professional career
- During law school, he studied under Judge Richard Posner
- His career spans private practice, municipal legal service, and now a circuit judgeship, with active engagement in both professional and community initiatives
Education
- Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Duke University
- University of Chicago Law School — J.D.
Additional information
- Joined Division 12 of the 21st Judicial Circuit in November 2016, where he presides over both civil and criminal matters.
- focusing on the field of law and literature, analyzing Shakespearean works for legal themes.
- Stanley J. Wallach combines a strong legal background with a unique interest in literature, particularly Shakespeare, which informs his approach to the law.
- Prior to his appointment, he held the role of a city attorney and prosecuting attorney in the City of Fenton.
- He is actively involved in court committees on rules, diversity and inclusion, and community outreach, and serves as the judicial liaison for the court’s Public Speaker’s Bureau
- Before joining the bench, he practiced law privately and is a member of the Missouri Bar, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, St. Louis County Bar Association, Lawyers Association of St. Louis, American Bar Association, and the State Bar of California
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
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 ↗