Judge Jennifer M. Phillips - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Jennifer M. Phillips is a judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jay Nixon on February 10, 2015, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Edith Louise Messina.

Prior to her appointment, Phillips was an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, a position to which she was named in 2002. During her tenure there, she held assignments in the Community Justice Unit, the Major Crimes Unit, and the Drug Unit. She also sat as Chief Trial Assistant in the Violent Crimes Unit.

Phillips earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1997. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2001. As a law student, she interned at Phillips & Spencer in Milan, Missouri.

After graduating from law school, Phillips began her legal career as legal counsel to the Missouri Department of Revenue. She represented the State of Missouri in United State Bankruptcy Court, handling a docket of 40 to 50 corporate tax cases.

Her memberships have included the Missouri Bar Association, the Association of Women Lawyers, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.

She is a recipient of the Lon O. Hocker Award from the Missouri Bar (2011) and the Patrick B. Hall Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2008, 2010) from the Jackson County Prosecutor.

Born in Kirksville, Missouri, Phillips was raised in Milan, a small town in northern Missouri.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jennifer M. Phillips

BACKLOTCARS, INC. V L&J AUTOTMOTIVE LLC ET AL

On July 13, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

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Jul 13, 2023

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Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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Jul 14, 2023

BANKUNITED N.A. V CORY A HOWE ET AL (E-CASE)

On July 10, 2023 a cc foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

17 Files

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Jul 10, 2023

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Dismissal

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Foreclosure

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 19, 2023

STACY KING V DAVID JOHNSON (E-CASE)

On June 13, 2023 a cc other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

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Jun 13, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Other Tort

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Sep 12, 2023

DONALD L BUTTMAN V SRZ OP AUTUMN LLC (E-CASE)

On April 27, 2023 a cc wrongful death case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

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Apr 27, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Wrongful Death

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Torts

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General Torts

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Sep 13, 2023

ANDREW WILKINSON ET AL V LAWRENCE RAINS (E-CASE)

On April 24, 2023 a cc breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Jennifer M. Phillips presiding.

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Apr 24, 2023

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Closed

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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 12, 2023

DISCOVER BANK V RUSSELL WINTON (E-CASE)

On April 20, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

1 File

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Apr 20, 2023

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Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

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Oct 20, 2023

SHOEMAKER TOW LLC V R&L SHOEMAKER TOWING LLC ET AL (E-CASE)

On April 13, 2023 a cc other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Jennifer M. Phillips presiding.

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Apr 13, 2023

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Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Other Tort

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Sep 11, 2023

BRADY LOGAN-HANAN V RICHARD W THOMAS (E-CASE)

On April 4, 2023 a cc pers injury-vehicular case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Jennifer M. Phillips presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2023

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Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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CC Pers Injury-Vehicular

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Sep 12, 2023

CAYCEE M GARLOW V JONATHAN G GARLOW

On April 3, 2023 a fc motion to modify case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2023

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Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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FC Motion to Modify

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Apr 04, 2023

OAK HILL SOUTH HOMEOWNER V PATTERSON-PETERS-DILL D (E-CASE)

On March 30, 2023 a cc quiet title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Quiet Title

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

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Sep 11, 2023

JOSHUA AQUINO V ROBERT T MERRIOTT ET AL (E-CASE)

On March 23, 2023 a cc other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Other Tort

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Sep 12, 2023

JOANNA COLEMAN-WILSON V NORTH AMERICAN MIDWAY ENTE (E-CASE)

On March 22, 2023 a cc pers injury-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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CC Pers Injury-Other

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Mar 23, 2023

SARAH L PEREZ V ALEX M PEREZ

On March 21, 2023 a fc motion to modify case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Jennifer M. Phillips presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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FC Motion to Modify

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Sep 11, 2023

DANIEL PURDOM V MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY ET AL (E-CASE)

On March 14, 2023 cc other miscellaneous actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Jennifer M. Phillips presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2023

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Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Other Miscellaneous Actions

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Sep 12, 2023

DES-BPC VS DAAUNA BABLES (E-CASE)

On March 7, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

1 File

Filed

Mar 07, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

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Sep 13, 2023

AFNI INC ASSIGNEE OF STATE V TAUSHA BERRY ET AL (E-CASE)

On March 2, 2023 a cc breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Jennifer M. Phillips presiding.

Filed

Mar 02, 2023

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Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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CC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 12, 2023

STEVEBIXLER.COM, LLC V SMB MEDICAL BILLING CORP. E (E-CASE)

On March 1, 2023 a cc injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2023

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Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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CC Injunction

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Mar 02, 2023

TAYJA COX V KENNEDI BENNETT (E-CASE)

On February 27, 2023 a cc pers injury-vehicular case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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CC Pers Injury-Vehicular

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Feb 28, 2023

CIVITAS RENOVARE V GLORIA MARTINEZ (E-CASE)

On February 6, 2023 cc other real estate actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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CC Other Real Estate Actions

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Feb 07, 2023

SCOTT PIERSON V PUBLIC STORAGE COMPANY (E-CASE)

On February 6, 2023 a cc property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Jennifer M. Phillips presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Sep 11, 2023

SALENA HORNE V GLENN MCDONALD (E-CASE)

On February 6, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Feb 06, 2023

GEORGE EATON V TERRI GOLDING (E-CASE)

On February 3, 2023 a cc other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Other Tort

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Sep 11, 2023

JANICE SIEGEL ET AL V R WILLIAMS-DOUGLAS ET AL (E-CASE)

On January 26, 2023 a cc pers injury-vehicular case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Pers Injury-Vehicular

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Jan 27, 2023

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. V DAWNA JOURDAN ET AL (E-CASE)

On January 23, 2023 a cc foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge PHILLIPS, JENNIFER presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2023

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MO-Jackson - Independence

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Jackson County, MO

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CC Foreclosure

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Sep 11, 2023

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About

Jennifer M. Phillips
Current Appointment 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department 12	16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department 12
Election/Appointment November 8, 2016 - Re-election	November 8, 2016 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Missouri-Columbia - 1997 J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law - 2001	Bachelor's degree, University of Missouri-Columbia - 1997 J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law - 2001

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MO - 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri
Clerk phone:	+1 (816) 881-3580
Law Clerk Fax:	+1 (816) 325-4000
Court Reporter:	+1 (816) 881-3702
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (816) 881-3612

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Legal Counsel	Missouri Department of Revenue	None
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Jackson County Prosecutor	Jackson County, Missouri
Judge	16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri	Jackson County, Missouri