Josh Devine
Republican · MO · Circuit Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit, Division 4
Joshua C. Devine is a circuit judge for Missouri's 13th Judicial Circuit, which covers Boone and Callaway counties. He was appointed in 2020, elected later that year, and was chosen by fellow judges as the circuit's presiding judge in 2025.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 9 records
Granted a temporary restraining order letting two University of Missouri golfers play a fifth season. The order barred the NCAA from enforcing its new eligibility rule against them until a later hearing.
September 18, 2026
Source: abc17news.com
Ruled for 18 fraternity members, the Delta Chi fraternity, and the house owner in the wrongful death lawsuit over the death of Riley Strain. He found no U.S. court has said fraternity brothers owe each other a legal duty of care.
December 17, 2025
Source: kjluradio.com
Chosen unanimously by the 13th Circuit's judges as presiding judge for a two-year term. The job gives him general control over running the circuit and municipal courts in Boone and Callaway counties.
January 8, 2025
Source: komu.com
Had a ruling in a foreclosure case reversed by the Missouri Court of Appeals. He had refused to set aside a summary judgment won by U.S. Bank Trust against Danny Pratte. The appeals court sent the case back.
November 5, 2024
Source: courtlistener.com
Had his dismissal of a public-records lawsuit reversed by the Missouri Court of Appeals. A woman without a lawyer had sued the Boone County Sheriff's Department and a prosecutor's records keeper under the Sunshine Law. The appeals court sent the case back to him.
May 2, 2023
Source: courtlistener.com
Won a six-year term as Division 4 circuit judge, beating Democrat Andy Hirth. He got 58,712 votes (54.8%) to Hirth's 48,411 (45.2%).
November 3, 2020
Source: columbiamissourian.com
Appointed by Gov. Mike Parson as circuit judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit (Boone and Callaway counties). He replaced retired Judge Jodie Capshaw-Asel.
June 12, 2020
Source: themissouritimes.com
Lost the Boone County Division 11 associate circuit judge election to Democrat Stephanie Morrell. He got 32,720 votes (46.4%) to her 37,806 (53.6%).
November 6, 2018
Source: columbiamissourian.com
Appointed by Gov. Eric Greitens as a Boone County associate circuit judge (Division 11). He filled the rest of retiring Judge Deborah Daniels' term.
February 21, 2018
Source: molawyersmedia.com
Past races Josh Devine ran in:
- Callaway County Circuit Judge 13th Judicial Circuit Division 4 · November 3, 2026 · Callaway County, Missouri · incumbent
- Circuit Judge, Circuit 13 Division 4, Boone County, Missouri · November 3, 2026 · Boone County, Missouri · incumbent