Megan Blair Benton
b. 1985 · Columbia, MO
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri | Judge | Donald J. Trump (Republican) | Feb 10, 2026 | — |
Education
- Emory University, B.A., M.A., 2007
- Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2010
Professional Career
Law clerk, Hon. Ralph W. Dau and Hon. Barbara M. Scheper, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 2011-2012; Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 2012-2014; Assistant prosecuting attorney, Platte County, Missouri, 2014-2017, 2019-2021; Judge, Circuit Court of Missouri, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 2021-2026; associate circuit judge, 2021-2023; circuit judge, 2023-2026