Judge Kevin D. Harrell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department 18

Appointed By: Gov. Jeremiah W. Nixon

Biography

The Hon. Kevin D. Harrell is a judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jay Nixon on July 24, 2012.

Prior to his appointment, Harrell was the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. In that capacity, he supervised the Chief of Operations, five Chief Trial Assistants, two Chief Warrant Officers, and the Victim Services Division. He supplemented his service by teaching trial preparation and presentation classes for the National District Attorneys Association.

Harrell earned a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1993. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1998.

His memberships have included the Missouri Supreme Court’s Regional Disciplinary Committee.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Harrell attended Pine Forge Academy in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kevin D. Harrell

IN RE: KANSAS CITY BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS (E-CASE)

On September 30, 2025 a contraband destruction ord case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

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Sep 30, 2025

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Contraband Destruction Ord

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DES-BPC V JACQUELINE M DEGITZ (E-CASE)

On January 7, 2025 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

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Jan 07, 2025

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Jan 08, 2025

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V ERIC M TOFT (E-CASE)

On January 2, 2025 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

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Jan 02, 2025

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Jan 02, 2025

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V KEVIN P WHITTEN (E-CASE)

On December 31, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 31, 2024

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Jan 01, 2025

DES-BPC V TRINITY HOMES LLC (E-CASE)

On December 30, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

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Dec 30, 2024

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Dec 31, 2024

DES-BPC V JG STONE AND MASONRY LLC (E-CASE)

On December 30, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 30, 2024

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Dec 31, 2024

DES-BPC V AMBER D JOHNSON (E-CASE)

On December 27, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

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Dec 27, 2024

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Dec 28, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V NICHOLAS MCMILLEN (E-CASE)

On December 26, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 26, 2024

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Dec 27, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V VALAROZA, LLC (E-CASE)

On December 26, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 26, 2024

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Dec 27, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURI V LANTANA CONSULTING GROU (E-CASE)

On December 26, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

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Dec 26, 2024

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Dec 27, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V IAN BRADLEY (E-CASE)

On December 20, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 21, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V DANI BALTIMORE (E-CASE)

On December 19, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 19, 2024

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Dec 20, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V DELSHAWN A ROBINS (E-CASE)

On December 19, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 19, 2024

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Dec 20, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V QUINCEY D JOHNSON (E-CASE)

On December 10, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 10, 2024

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Dec 11, 2024

DES-BPC V JONATHAN H VILLACIS (E-CASE)

On December 3, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 03, 2024

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Dec 04, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V KHALID R ELSTON (E-CASE)

On November 26, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 26, 2024

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Nov 27, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V JAMILA R BRONSON (E-CASE)

On November 26, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 26, 2024

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Nov 27, 2024

DES-BPC V NATHANIEL WILLIAMS (E-CASE)

On November 21, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 21, 2024

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Nov 22, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V DEVIN P POWERS (E-CASE)

On November 19, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 19, 2024

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Nov 20, 2024

DES-BPC V MY NGOC THI NGUYEN (E-CASE)

On November 14, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 14, 2024

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Nov 15, 2024

DES-BPC V THE WAY TRANSPORTATION, LLC (E-CASE)

On November 13, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 13, 2024

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Nov 14, 2024

DEPT OF REV-COLLECTIONS EN V RISE&GRIND BAKERY LLC (E-CASE)

On November 7, 2024 cc cert of lien-dor taxes case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 07, 2024

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Closed

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CC Cert of Lien-DOR Taxes

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Nov 08, 2024

DIV OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY V DEONA WILSON (E-CASE)

On November 5, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 05, 2024

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Closed

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Nov 06, 2024

DES-BPC V TAMIKA S STINSON (E-CASE)

On October 31, 2024 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Kevin D. Harrell presiding.

2 Files

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Oct 31, 2024

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Closed

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Nov 01, 2024

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About

Kevin D. Harrell
Current Appointment 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department 18	16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department 18
Election/Appointment November 3, 2020 - Re-election November 4, 2014 - Re-election	November 3, 2020 - Re-election November 4, 2014 - Re-election
Education J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law - 1998 Bachelor's degree, University of Missouri-Kansas City - 1993	J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law - 1998 Bachelor's degree, University of Missouri-Kansas City - 1993

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MO - 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri
Clerk phone:	+1 (816) 435-4716
Law Clerk Fax:	+1 (816) 435-8016
Court Reporter:	+1 (816) 435-8051
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (816) 435-4711

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri	Jackson County, Missouri
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Jackson County Prosecutor	Jackson County, Missouri