St. Louis County Courts

If you have a scheduled hearing or are planning to visit the Courthouse, you will be required to have your temperature taken. If you have a fever you will not be allowed to enter. For the protection of those around you, please follow the guidelines of the CDC and wear a protective face mask that covers your nose and mouth.

Welcome to St. Louis County Courts

Our Mission is to serve the citizens of St. Louis County by providing access to a fair, impartial, prompt and cost-effective system of justice that ensures all are treated with courtesy and dignity and that fosters the respect and confidence of the public in an independent judicial system.

HOW DO I . . . ?

File for an Order of Protection

If you feel you need to seek an Order of Protection, come in person to the St. Louis County Adult Abuse/Order of Protection Office, located in the St. Louis County Courthouse at 105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105. The Adult Abuse Office is open Mondays through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. NOTE: The Adult Abuse Office does not accept any filings for Orders of Protection after 4:00 p.m. during the week.

In the event that you or someone you know needs to file an Order of Protection after business hours, please contact your local police department for appropriate guidance.

Click Here to Request an Order of Protection

Find my Case and Courtroom?

Represent Myself?

If you plan to represent yourself in court in a family law matter (divorce, modification of child custody or child support, or paternity), you are required to complete the two step Litigant Awareness Program <click here for the two step Litigant Awareness Program>, and file your certificate with the court. The program will help you understand the Missouri court system and the type of case that interests you. You also will learn about the dangers and duties of representing yourself in court. The program may be helpful for other types of cases as well.

Request an Interpreter?

Jury Duty

Juries are the voices of our communities.
Thank you for serving!

Weddings

The Judges of St. Louis County perform civil marriage ceremonies as a service to St. Louis County residents on Wednesday afternoons, free of charge, beginning at 1:00 PM.

Forms

Many of the forms used in the 21st Judicial Circuit Court are provided to the public and attorneys for use in the Court. Click to search for a form.

All In, Kids Win Podcast

All In, Kids Win is dedicated to working with local partners in providing services to help families thrive. Click below to listen to All In, Kids Win podcasts and to learn more.

All In, Kids Win Podcast

News & Media

Read the latest news releases from the 21st Judicial Circuit of interest to the general public or legal community, get information regarding tours available at St. Louis County Courts, and obtain information regarding the Court's Speakers Bureau. Click here to read more.

Members of the media can find media specific information by clicking here.

Attorneys

Resources for attorneys practicing before the 21st Judicial Circuit Court.

Judges of the
21st Judicial Circuit Court

The St. Louis County Circuit Court is comprised of twenty-one (21) Circuit Judges, fourteen (14) Associate Circuit Judges and nine (9) Commissioners. Each judge and commissioner is assigned to a specific division, except for the Probate Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

For more information on a specific division, click the division in the directory.

Division Directory

Welcome to St. Louis County Courts

HOW DO I . . . ?

Jury Duty

Weddings

Forms

All In, Kids Win Podcast

News & Media

Attorneys

Judges of the21st Judicial Circuit Court

VISITING THE COURTHOUSE

Judges of the
21st Judicial Circuit Court