Judge Joseph A. Rathert: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Joseph A. Rathert is a circuit judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court (Division 1) of Missouri.


The 23rd Judicial Circuit Court includes Jefferson County.


Rathert also presided as a municipal judge for Jefferson County (2011 to 2018), served as a judge for the Jefferson County Truancy Court, and worked as a private practice attorney for over thirty years. In addition, he was elected to two terms as an alderman in Sunset Hills and served for three terms on the county park board.


He received a B.S. in political science from Saint Louis University in 1985. Rathert went on to complete a J.D. at Capital University Law School in 1988.


He is a past president of the Jefferson County Bar Association as well as a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.


Rathert was involved with the House Springs Lions Club, the Arnold Optimists, and the Knights of Columbus.


He has also coached youth sports and served as a Sunday School teacher.


Rathert and his wife, Anne, have two daughters.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joseph A. Rathert

On April 12, 2024 a cc mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 12, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 13, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a cc mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a cc mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2024

On February 15, 2024 a cc mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 15, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2024

On January 25, 2024 cc other miscellaneous actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 25, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Other Miscellaneous Actions

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On January 12, 2024 a cc mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2024

On November 29, 2023 a cc mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 30, 2023

On October 26, 2023 cc other miscellaneous actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 26, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Other Miscellaneous Actions

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2023

On August 23, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 23, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2023

On July 24, 2023 a cc wrongful death case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jul 24, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Wrongful Death

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On July 24, 2023 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jul 24, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On May 18, 2023 cc other real estate actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Other Real Estate Actions

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 12, 2023 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

May 12, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 12, 2023 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

May 12, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On May 1, 2023 a cc breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Joseph A. Rathert presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Joseph A. Rathert Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph A. Rathert

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2023

On April 28, 2023 a cc breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Joseph A. Rathert presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Joseph A. Rathert Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph A. Rathert

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On April 26, 2023 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On April 26, 2023 a cc pers injury-vehicular case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Pers Injury-Vehicular

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On April 25, 2023 a cc quiet title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Quiet Title

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2023

On April 24, 2023 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2023

On April 21, 2023 a cc breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2023

On April 19, 2023 a cc motn, rules 29.15 or 24.035 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Motn, Rules 29.15 or 24.035

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2023

On April 18, 2023 a cc quiet title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Joseph A. Rathert presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Joseph A. Rathert Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph A. Rathert

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Quiet Title

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On April 14, 2023 a cc suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge RATHERT, JOSEPH ALFRED presiding.

Filed

Apr 14, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

Category

CC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2023

Please wait a moment while we load this page.

New Envelope