ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – An assistant to Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will take over a vacant judicial role in St. Louis County.
Jason K. Lewis, of Wildwood, was appointed to associate circuit judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit, which represents St. Louis County.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Lewis’ appointment on Friday, in addition to two other judicial circuits outside the St. Louis region.
Lewis fills a vacancy created by the appointment of Lorne J. Baker to Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit last August.
Lewis has previously served as general counsel to Bailey, advising on legal strategies and overseeing various cases for the Attorney General’s Office.
Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis.