Judge Joseph L. Hensley: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Joseph L. Hensley is an associate circuit judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit Court (Divison V) of Missouri. He was elected to the bench in 2014.


The 29th Judicial Circuit Court includes Jasper County.


During his judicial tenure, Hensley has presided over civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. In 2017, he was appointed Presiding Juvenile Court Judge in Jasper County, becoming the first associate circuit judge to hold the position.


Prior to his election, he was a partner at Hensley & Nicholas, LLC, where he practiced alongside the Hon. John A. Nicholas. They opened the firm in 2007. Before that, Hensley had established The Hensley Law Firm, LLC in Joplin in 2002. Along with his practice there, he was chief legal counsel for the Jasper County Juvenile Office (2003 to 2007) and served as a special prosecutor in Jasper County until 2007.


Hensley relocated to Joplin after practicing for four years at Neale & Newman, LLP in Springfield.


His areas of practice included general civil litigation, family law, appeals, and a special emphasis on juvenile and adoption law. He is also a certified Guardian ad Litem and a licensed mediator.


Hensley taught as an adjunct professor at Drury University.


He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995. Hensley went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Missouri School of Law in 1998. He was admitted to practice in Missouri (1998) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Hensley also argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District.


Hensley served as vice-chair of the Missouri Bar’s Juvenile Courts and Laws Committee and is an alumnus of the Missouri Bar Leadership Academy. In 2013, he was inducted into the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys for distinguishing himself in the area of adoption law, and in 2017, he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Missouri’s Task Force on Criminal Justice.


From a civic standpoint, Hensley has been a board member of the Joplin Family Y, the Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation, Crimestoppers, the R-7 Scholarship Foundation, and Fostering Hope. He was also involved with the Carl Junction Lions Club.


Hensley, a married father of two, resides in Joplin.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joseph L. Hensley

On December 21, 2023 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On October 24, 2023 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On October 5, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2023

On September 7, 2023 an ac unlawful detainer case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Sep 07, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Unlawful Detainer

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On September 7, 2023 an ac landlord complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Sep 07, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Landlord Complaint

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On September 6, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Sep 06, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On September 5, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Sep 05, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On September 1, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Sep 01, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On August 30, 2023 an ac unlawful detainer case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Unlawful Detainer

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2023

On August 28, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 28, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2023

On August 28, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 28, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 28, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

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MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 28, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On August 24, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Judge

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MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 24, 2023 an ac satop assignment review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC SATOP Assignment Review

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 24, 2023 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2023

On August 22, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 22, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 22, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 22, 2023 an ac small claims over $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Small Claims over $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 22, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE

Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On August 22, 2023 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jasper County. Judge HENSLEY, JOSEPH LEE presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

MO-Jasper County - Joplin

County

Jasper County, MO

Category

AC Rent and Possession

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

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