Judge Jason D. Dodson - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Jason D. Dodson is a circuit judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit Court (Division 10) of Missouri. He was appointed to the position by Governor Mike Parson on January 31, 2020, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Michael T. Jamison (Ret.).

The 21st Judicial Circuit includes St. Louis County.

During his time as a circuit judge, Dodson has served as administrative judge of the Family Court since January 2022. As such, he presides over cases in juvenile court and a domestic violence contempt docket. Dodson began his judicial career as an associate judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit, a position to which he was appointed by former Governor Jay Nixon in 2016.

Prior to joining the bench, he was a staff attorney and a managing attorney for the Lasting Solutions Program with the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. Before that, he had practiced as an attorney at Thomas J. Noonan, P.C. (2003); a sole practitioner in his own private law firm (2002 to 2003); and an attorney at Simon, Lowe & Passanante, LLC (2000 to 2002); and Gray & Ritter, P.C. (1996 to 2000).

He received a B.A. in philosophy from Bates College in 1992. Dodson went on to complete a J.D. at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 1996. While a law student, he received the Order of Barristers and Pro Bono Bronze Medal commendations.

His memberships have included the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Mound City Bar Association, the Women Lawyers’ Association, the St. Louis County Bar Association, the St. Louis Bar Foundation Board of Directors, the American Bar Association, and the St. Louis County Domestic Violence Council.

Dodson served on the Supreme Court of Missouri Child Support Guidelines Subcommittee, the Committee on Access to Family Courts, and the Family Court Committee.

His civic involvement has included Annie’s Hope and the Bereavement Center for Kids.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jason D. Dodson

YULONDA DENISE WALKER V ARTHUR MAURICE WALKER (E-CASE)

On March 3, 2022 a fc dissolution- w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge JASON D. DODSON presiding.

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Mar 03, 2022

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Dismissal

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MO-St Louis County

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FC Dissolution- w/ Children

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 11, 2023

PROTECTION ORDER (E-CASE)

On March 3, 2022 a fc adult abuse stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge JASON D. DODSON presiding.

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Mar 03, 2022

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MO-St Louis County

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St. Louis County, MO

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FC Adult Abuse Stalking

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 12, 2023

PROTECTION ORDER (E-CASE)

On January 5, 2022 a fc adult abuse stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge JASON D. DODSON presiding.

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Jan 05, 2022

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Dismissal

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FC Adult Abuse Stalking

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

PROTECTION ORDER (E-CASE)

On January 3, 2022 a fc adult abuse w/o stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge JASON D. DODSON presiding.

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Jan 03, 2022

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FC Adult Abuse w/o Stalking

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 12, 2023

PROTECTION ORDER (E-CASE)

On January 3, 2022 a fc adult abuse w/o stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge JASON D. DODSON presiding.

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Jan 03, 2022

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FC Adult Abuse w/o Stalking

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

22SL-CC00338

On November 23, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

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Nov 23, 2021

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Dismissal

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Sep 29, 2022

PROTECTION ORDER (E-CASE)

On November 22, 2021 a fc adult abuse w/o stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge DODSON, JASON DAVID presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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MO-St Louis County

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St. Louis County, MO

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FC Adult Abuse w/o Stalking

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 29, 2022

21SL-PN03303

On July 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Jul 30, 2021

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Dismissal

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Sep 30, 2022

PROTECTION ORDER (E-CASE)

On February 24, 2021 a fc adult abuse w/o stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge DODSON, JASON DAVID presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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MO-St Louis County

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St. Louis County, MO

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FC Adult Abuse w/o Stalking

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 30, 2022

21SL-PN00538

On February 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2021

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Dismissal

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Sep 30, 2022

MARTIN , MARK R vs GILSTER MARY LEE CORPORATION et al

On September 14, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Sep 29, 2022

TANYA WHITEHEAD ET AL V CHYAMS, LLC ET AL (E-CASE)

On September 10, 2020 a cc pers injury-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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CC Pers Injury-Other

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Sep 29, 2022

THOMAS SPALDING V SMOKEHOUSE PET PRODUCTS IN ET AL (E-CASE)

On September 9, 2020 a cc other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2020

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Dismissal

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CC Other Tort

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Sep 29, 2022

PROTECTION ORDER (E-CASE)

On April 16, 2020 a fc adult abuse w/o stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge JASON D. DODSON presiding.

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Apr 16, 2020

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FC Adult Abuse w/o Stalking

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 11, 2023

KB RANCH/MR B'S SALSA V GREEN COPPERFIELD, LL ET A (E-CASE)

On April 16, 2020 a cc breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2020

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Dismissal

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CC Breach of Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 29, 2022

JOHN BREWER V STATE OF MISSOURI (E-CASE)

On April 14, 2020 a cc motn, rules 29.15 or 24.035 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge JASON D. DODSON presiding.

Filed

Apr 14, 2020

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Consolidation

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CC Motn, Rules 29.15 or 24.035

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Sep 12, 2023

AVATARA, LLC vs JVIATION, INC.

On April 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Apr 13, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Sep 29, 2022

KAREN CERTA V RICHARD SNITZER DMD (E-CASE)

On March 19, 2020 a cc pers injury-malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2020

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Dismissal

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CC Pers Injury-Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Sep 29, 2022

PEACHTREE SETTLEMENT FUNDING, LLC vs HALL , TINA

On March 19, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Sep 29, 2022

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION V KEITH L JACKSON (E-CASE)

On March 17, 2020 a cc contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge DODSON, JASON DAVID presiding.

1 File

Filed

Mar 17, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

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CC Contract-Other

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 20, 2023

GAYE A JONES V FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTIES, A ET AL (E-CASE)

On March 14, 2020 a cc pers injury-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2020

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Dismissal

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CC Pers Injury-Other

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Sep 29, 2022

ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE SPECIAL FINANCE UNIT, LLC vs WHITENACK , LEANN

On November 26, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Sep 29, 2022

STEPHEN E LAVIDOR V MONSANTO COMPANY (E-CASE)

On September 20, 2019 a cc pers injury-prod liab case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge JASON D DODSON presiding.

Filed

Sep 20, 2019

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Closed

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CC Pers Injury-Prod Liab

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Sep 30, 2022

PACIFIC PARTNERS 76, LLC vs TEXAS TEA, LLC

On September 18, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Jason D. Dodson presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Sep 18, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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About

Jason D. Dodson
Current Appointment 21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department Division 10, First Floor, South	21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department Division 10, First Floor, South
Education B.A., Bates College - 1992 J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law - 1996	B.A., Bates College - 1992 J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law - 1996

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MO - 21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri
Clerk phone:	+1 (314) 615-1510
Fax:	+1 (314) 615-7657

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Gray & Ritter, P.C.	St. Louis County, Missouri
Attorney	Thomas J. Noonan, P.C.	St. Louis County, Missouri
Attorney	Simon, Lowe & Passanante, LLC	St. Louis County, Missouri
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	St. Louis County, Missouri
Staff Attorney	Lasting Solutions Program, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.	St. Louis County, Missouri
Managing Attorney	Lasting Solutions Program, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.	St. Louis County, Missouri
Associate Circuit Judge	21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri	St. Louis County, Missouri
Circuit Judge	21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri	St. Louis County, Missouri