Hon. Cory Lee Atkins

Cory Atkins is a judge serving Division 17 of the Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court. He was appointed by Governor Mike Parson on September 26, 2019, and successfully retained in the 2020 retention election with 66.3% of the vote. Prior to his appointment, Atkins served as an Associate Circuit Judge in Jackson County. He earned a bachelor's degree from Rockhurst University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

**Achievements**
- Appointed to the Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court by Governor Mike Parson (September 26, 2019).
- Retained in the 2020 retention election with 66.3% of the vote.

**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree, Rockhurst University.
- Juris Doctor, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

**Experience**
- Judge, Division 17, Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court (appointed September 26, 2019; retained November 3, 2020).
- Associate Circuit Judge, Jackson County (prior to appointment).