Gov. Parson appoints Christopher K. Limbaugh as associate circuit judge for the 19th judicial circuit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Governor Mike Parson has appointed Christopher K. Limbaugh as Associate Circuit Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit.

Limbaugh currently serves as general counsel – chief legal officer for Gov. Parson.

Limbaugh started his career in private practice in his hometown of Cape Girardeau. Former Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Limbaugh to be the prosecutor in Cape Girardeau County in 2012. In 2018, Gov. Parson appointed Limbaugh as general counsel to the governor’s office.

“Chris has served as a valuable member of my staff since I took office, and although his contribution to this office will be greatly missed, we are excited for him to take this important opportunity to serve on the bench in one of the most significant judicial circuits in the state,” Governor Parson said. “Chris’s family has a long history of service in the judiciary, and I am certain he will carry out this legacy with distinction.”

The 19th Judicial Circuit is in Cole County. Due to Cole County's status as the seat of state government, much litigation involving the state of Missouri originates in the county.

Limbaugh will fill the vacancy created by the election of the Honorable Cotton Walker to Circuit Judge.

Limbaugh is the son of former Missouri Supreme Court Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. and a grandson of retired U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh.

Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh is his cousin.