Hon. Joshua D. Underwood

Joshua D. Underwood is an associate circuit court judge serving the 34th Judicial Circuit Court in Missouri. Appointed by Governor Jay Nixon in early 2013 and elected in 2014, Judge Underwood has a background in private legal practice and municipal government. Prior to his judicial appointment, he served as a municipal judge for New Madrid and as city attorney for Marston. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and a J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law. Judge Underwood also serves as a trustee for the New Madrid Historical Museum.