Judge Joel P. Fahnestock: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Matthew R. Blunt

Biography

The Hon. Joel P. Fahnestock is a judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Matt Blunt on January 6, 2009.


Fahnestock has held assignments on the Missouri Court Automation Committee, the Implementation Planning Task Team, the Trial Judge’s Focus Group, and the Case Management Oversight Team.


Prior to her appointment, Fahnestock was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Before that, she spent nine months as an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Drug Unit of the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.


Fahnestock earned a bachelor’s degree from William Woods College. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1994. As a law student, she sat as the Notes Editor for the UMKC Law Review.


After graduating from law school, Fahnestock began her legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Scott O. Wright of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. She then entered into private practice, working as an attorney at Rouse, Hendricks, German, May & Shank and Shank, Laue & Hamilton.


Her memberships have included the Association of Circuit Court Judges, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Ross T. Roberts American Inns of Court.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joel P. Fahnestock

On April 11, 2024 a fc reg foreign jgmt-dissolutn case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

FC Reg Foreign Jgmt-Dissolutn

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On March 15, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On March 1, 2024 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On March 1, 2024 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On January 17, 2024 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jan 17, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 18, 2024

On September 28, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2023

On September 28, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2023

On July 27, 2023 a cc pers injury-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Pers Injury-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On July 12, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2023

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2023

On June 29, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2023

On May 30, 2023 a search warrant/invst sbpna case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Kansas City Criminal/Traffic

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

Search Warrant/Invst Sbpna

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

May 31, 2023

On May 25, 2023 cc other miscellaneous actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Other Miscellaneous Actions

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2023

On May 24, 2023 a search warrant/invst sbpna case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Kansas City Criminal/Traffic

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

Search Warrant/Invst Sbpna

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On May 19, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for FAHNESTOCK, JOEL P

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

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