Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department Division 43, Second Floor, North

Appointed By: Gov. Jeremiah W. Nixon

Biography

Hon. Mondonna L. Ghasedi is an associate circuit judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit Court (Division 43) of Missouri. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jay Nixon on October 4, 2016, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of the Hon. Joseph S. Dueker to circuit judge.

The 21st Judicial Circuit includes St. Louis County.

Prior to joining the bench, Ghasedi worked as a private practice attorney since 1999. During that time, she was a partner at The Ghasedi Law Firm (2011 to 2016) and Ghasedi & Umlauf (2004 to 2011) and an associate at Lashly & Baer, P.C. (1999 to 2004).

Ghasedi has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Washington University and Webster University.

She received a B.A. in English and political science from Southern Methodist University in 1996. Ghasedi went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Missouri School of Law in 1999.

She was admitted to practice in Missouri (1999), Illinois (2000), and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (2000).

Her memberships have included the St. Louis County Bar Association, the Women Lawyers Association, the Mound City Bar Association, and the Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Judges. Ghasedi also sat on the Missouri Supreme Court Task Force for the Preparation of a Circuit Realignment Plan.

From a civic standpoint, she was involved with the Girls on the Run Board of Directors and served as a democratic committeewoman for Hadley Township.

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AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK V ROHITH DONADULA (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION V RACHEL M BRADLEY (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V JAMES ROSS (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION V MICHAEL LAWRENCE (E-CASE)

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V MELISSA ROGERS (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION V JOHN J KIMBER (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION V ALEJANDRO REYES (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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IRA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC V. KETURA COLBERT (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac landlord actions (bulk) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 14, 2026

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V TISKA SWINK (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V CURTIS A FRAHM (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, IN V JERRIISHAN JOHNSON (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V SHANELLE OWENS (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V MARIA AVILA (E-CASE)

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V RAFFEAL PORTER (E-CASE)

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V MICHELLE HARLOW (E-CASE)

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AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK V GREGORY LEE (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK V MOHD JABER ET AL (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY V MICHAEL GRIFFIN (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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KIP J. LEVINE REVOCABLE TRUST V SHANTEA JACKSON (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac rent and possession case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V REGINA SMITH (E-CASE)

On July 14, 2026 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

5 Files

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Jul 14, 2026

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OLD JAMESTOWN REALTY, LLC V. EDWARD BUCKNER (E-CASE)

On July 13, 2026 an ac landlord actions (bulk) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 13, 2026

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AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK V JANNIE D TRICE (E-CASE)

On July 13, 2026 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

8 Files

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Jul 13, 2026

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. V ROBERT KAYE (E-CASE)

On July 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

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OLD JAMESTOWN REALTY, LLC V. SHAMEKA SWANN (E-CASE)

On July 13, 2026 an ac landlord actions (bulk) case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Louis County. Judge Mondonna L. Ghasedi presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 13, 2026

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About

Mondonna L. Ghasedi
Current Appointment 21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department Division 43, Second Floor, North	21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department Division 43, Second Floor, North
Education J.D., University of Missouri School of Law - 1999 B.A., Southern Methodist University - 1996	J.D., University of Missouri School of Law - 1999 B.A., Southern Methodist University - 1996

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MO - 21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri
Clerk phone:	+1 (314) 615-1543
Fax:	+1 (314) 615-5783

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Circuit Judge	21st Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri	St. Louis County, Missouri
Partner	The Ghasedi Law Firm	St. Louis County, Missouri
Partner	Ghasedi & Umlauf	St. Louis County, Missouri
Associate	Lashly & Baer, P.C.	St. Louis County, Missouri