Hon. Colin P. Long

Colin Patrick Long is an associate circuit court judge serving the 25th Judicial Circuit Court in Missouri. Born into a family with a judicial legacy—his father, former Judge Douglas E. Long Jr.—Colin has built a career rooted in Missouri's legal community. He earned a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from the University of Missouri, Rolla, before obtaining his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law. In 2004, Governor Bob Holden appointed him as an associate circuit judge of Pulaski County, a role he has held since. Prior to his judicial appointment, Long practiced law as a partner at the firm Smith Turley Long. He has been re-elected to the 25th Judicial Circuit Court in 2010 and 2014, serving terms that extend through December 31, 2018. His judicial service reflects a commitment to the Missouri legal system and the communities it serves.