Hon. Bruce F. Hilton

Bruce Hilton is a circuit court judge for the 21st Circuit Court in Missouri, appointed by Governor Eric Greitens on June 1, 2017 to fill the vacancy left by Judge Barbara W. Wallace. Prior to his judicial appointment, Hilton served as the managing partner of the Hilton Law Group and held prominent positions within the legal community, including membership on the Missouri Bar Board of Governors, presidency of the St. Louis County Bar Association, and chairmanship of the 21st Judicial Circuit Evaluation Committee. He earned both his undergraduate degree and J.D. from Saint Louis University. Hilton’s career reflects a strong commitment to the Missouri legal system, underscored by his leadership roles and his service as a judge.