Judge Michael W. Manners: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Roger B. Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Michael W. Manners (Ret.) served as a judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. Manners was appointed to the bench by former Governor Roger Wilson on November 17, 2000. He retired on August 1, 2013, and returned to private practice.


Manners earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Central Missouri State University in 1972. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1976. As a law student, Manners was a staff member of the Urban Lawyer.


He is admitted to practice in Missouri (1976), the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1976), the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (1980), the United States Supreme Court (1983), and Illinois (1983).


After graduating from law school, Manners entered into private practice, working as an attorney at Welch, Martin, Albano & Manners (previously named Graham, Paden, Welch, Martin & Albano). He stayed with the firm until his appointment to the bench, rising through the ranks to become a shareholder in 1981. Manners supplemented his practice with service as the City Prosecutor for the City of Smithville (1982 to 2000).


His memberships have included the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association (president), the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers (president), the American Association for Justice, the American Judges Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Attorneys Information Exchange Group, and the American Board of Trial Advocacy.


He has taught Motor Vehicle Law for Central Missouri State University and Trial Advocacy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. He is certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.


Manners attends Woods Chapel United Methodist Church. He has also been involved with the Jackson County Historical Society, where he has participated in historical reenactments of famous Missouri trials, including the trial of Frank James and the Trial of Dr. Bennett Clark Hyde.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael W. Manners

On August 9, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Michael W. Manners presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 09, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2022

On July 18, 2013 a search warrant/invst sbpna case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

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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

Jun 21, 2022

On July 17, 2013 a search warrant/invst sbpna case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

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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

Jun 22, 2022

On June 28, 2013 a cc other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Other Tort

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 07, 2022

On June 20, 2013 a cc wrongful death case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Wrongful Death

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2022

On May 16, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Michael W. Manners presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2013

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2022

On April 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Michael W. Manners presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2013

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2022

On April 15, 2013 a cc contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Apr 15, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Contract-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 08, 2022

On March 20, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Michael W. Manners presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 20, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2022

On March 16, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Michael W. Manners presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2022

On March 8, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Michael W. Manners presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2013

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 05, 2022

On February 14, 2013 a cc small claims trial de novo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 14, 2013

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Small Claims Trial de Novo

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2022

On January 11, 2013 a cc pers injury-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 11, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Pers Injury-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2022

On January 11, 2013 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2013

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2022

On December 14, 2012 a cc partition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Dec 14, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Partition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2022

On December 13, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Michael W. Manners presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 13, 2012

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Judge

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Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2022

On December 11, 2012 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2022

On December 11, 2012 a cc declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2022

On December 6, 2012 a cc suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2012

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2022

On December 4, 2012 an ac small claims over $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 04, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. MANNERS, MICHAEL W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MANNERS, MICHAEL W

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Small Claims over $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2022

On December 4, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge Michael W. Manners presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 04, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Michael W. Manners Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael W. Manners

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2022

On December 4, 2012 an ac small claims over $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 04, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. MANNERS, MICHAEL W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MANNERS, MICHAEL W

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Small Claims over $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2022

On December 4, 2012 a cc injunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Injunction

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2022

On October 12, 2012 a cc breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge MANNERS, MICHAEL W presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 12, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MANNERS, MICHAEL W Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MANNERS, MICHAEL W

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2022

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