Hon. Megan Blair Benton

Megan Benton is an Associate Judge for Division 4 of the Missouri 6th Judicial Associate Circuit Court. She was appointed on May 7, 2021 and assumed office on May 12, 2021. Benton earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in political science from Emory University and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. Prior to her judgeship, she served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Platte County. In the November 8, 2022 retention election, Benton was retained with 71.1% of the vote, affirming her performance on the bench. She is licensed to practice law in Missouri.