W. Ann Hansbrough at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
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- Missouri · State
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W. Ann Hansbrough
Biography
Professional career
- Associate Judge, Division IV of the Missouri 6th Judicial Circuit (2014–2021)
- The Presiding Circuit Judge for Division II of the Missouri 6th Judicial Circuit, which covers Platte County and other counties in the circuit
- She has supported initiatives in education, youth athletics, veterans’ services, community development, higher education, and access to justice
Education
- Both her bachelor’s degree and J.D. from the University of Missouri–Columbia
Additional information
- She has been in this role since January 15, 2021, with a term ending December 31, 2028.
- W. Ann Hansbrough is the Presiding Circuit Judge for Division II of the Missouri 6th Judicial Circuit, serving since 2021 and recognized in 2026 with the Missouri Bar’s Theodore M. McMillian Judicial Excellence Award
- In September 2026, Hansbrough received the Missouri Bar’s Theodore M. McMillian Judicial Excellence Award for integrity, leadership, and diligence in administering justice.
- Before her judicial appointment, Hansbrough had nearly 30 years in private legal practice, including partnerships at Stout & Hansbrough, LLC and Swanson, Midgley, LLC.
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 4th 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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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
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 ↗