Judge Victor J. Melenbrink: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department Division 5

Biography

Hon. Victor J. Melenbrink is a circuit judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court (Division 5) of Missouri. He was elected to the bench on November 8, 2016.

The 23rd Judicial Circuit Court includes Jefferson County.

Prior to his election, Melenbrink served as a municipal prosecutor for the Jefferson County Municipal Court (2011 to 2016). Before that, he was an assistant county counselor with the St. Louis County Counselor’s Office (2008 to 2011) and a Missouri assistant attorney general (2005 to 2007).

In between his stints in the public sector, Melenbrink practiced for one year at The Schnaare Law Firm (2007 to 2008). His practice included real estate disputes and estate planning. Melenbrink also served as a Guardian ad Litem for children involved in custody dispute cases. In addition, he taught as an adjunct professor at the Law Enforcement Academy at Jefferson College.

Melenbrink received a B.S. in political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2002. He went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Missouri School of Law in 2005.

He served as a board secretary for Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County.

Melenbrink grew up in High Ridge and attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School. He is an Eagle Scout. Melenbrink resides in Arnold, Missouri, with his wife, Andrea, and their three children. The family belongs to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Imperial. When not presiding over legal matters, he enjoys backpacking with his family, playing board games, repairing computers, and playing fantasy football.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Victor J. Melenbrink

BRITTNIE ALLEN V DONALD C CATO (E-CASE)

On April 1, 2025 a fc cs misc domestic rel case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

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Apr 01, 2025

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Closed

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC CS Misc Domestic Rel

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

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Apr 02, 2025

JOSEPH E DANIEL V JESSICALEE A PRITCHETT ET AL (E-CASE)

On August 6, 2024 a fc paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2024

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Circuit

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Paternity

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Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Aug 07, 2024

ST V MELISSA S HIGGINS (E-CASE)

On October 13, 2023 criminal/infract.- see charges case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

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Oct 13, 2023

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Jefferson County, MO

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Criminal/Infract.- see Charges

Practice Area

Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 14, 2025

LORA G SPARKS V LOWARD D SPARKS III (E-CASE)

On July 28, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

8 Files

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Jul 28, 2023

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Oct 18, 2023

ASHLEY E MOORE V JOHN R MOORE (E-CASE)

On June 16, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2023

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 12, 2023

KELLEY L JACKSON V RONALD R JACKSON (E-CASE)

On April 12, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 13, 2023

ITTZEL MCCOLLUM V RYAN MCCOLLUM (E-CASE)

On April 4, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/ Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 12, 2023

KRISTEN FOSTER V BRITT D FOSTER (E-CASE)

On April 3, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 11, 2023

JEREMY N PAYNE V KATIE DUDLEY (E-CASE)

On March 8, 2023 a fc pet for child custody/supp case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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MO-Jefferson

County

Jefferson County, MO

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FC Pet for Child Custody/Supp

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

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Sep 11, 2023

JULIE A ALLEN V JAMES P ALLEN (E-CASE)

On March 1, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Mar 02, 2023

KRISTEN K HOOFMAN V MICHAEL W HOOFMAN (E-CASE)

On February 14, 2023 a fc motion to modify case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Motion to Modify

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

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Feb 15, 2023

CHARLES D RAGLE V RACHEAL R RAGLE (E-CASE)

On February 7, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Feb 07, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 12, 2023

JENNIFER SMETZER V NICHOLAS SMETZER (E-CASE)

On February 3, 2023 a fc motion to modify case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Motion to Modify

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

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Sep 12, 2023

STACEY METTEER V RONALD A METTEER (E-CASE)

On January 27, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/ Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 12, 2023

CORY EIME V SARAH EIME (E-CASE)

On January 26, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2023

Status

Closed

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/ Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 27, 2023

SAMANTHA COOMER V TIMOTHY COOMER (E-CASE)

On January 23, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/ Children

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Sep 12, 2023

DAVID A HAWKINS V MICHELLE R HAWKINS (E-CASE)

On January 17, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 13, 2023

TIMOTHY P MULVANEY V HEATHER L MULVANEY (E-CASE)

On January 12, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 12, 2023

NICOLE BAUER V HARRY BAUER (E-CASE)

On December 27, 2022 a fc dissolution- w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Status

Closed

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/ Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 11, 2023

IN RE JAMIE L AYERS (E-CASE)

On December 9, 2022 a fc change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2022

Status

Closed

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Change of Name

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

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Dec 10, 2022

EDWARD DEMARCO V TRISHA DEMARCO (E-CASE)

On November 28, 2022 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2022

Status

Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 12, 2023

ERIC M WALTER V ERICA RELERFORD ET AL (E-CASE)

On November 23, 2022 a cc pers injury-vehicular case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

1 File

Filed

Nov 23, 2022

Status

Dismissal

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Jefferson County, MO

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CC Pers Injury-Vehicular

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2025

MIKEL BUHRMAN V THOMAS WOTAWA ET AL (E-CASE)

On November 22, 2022 a cc pers injury-vehicular case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Nov 22, 2022

Status

Dismissal

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Jefferson County, MO

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CC Pers Injury-Vehicular

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Apr 26, 2025

MATTINGLY INVESTMENTS, V PENNY A SCHOONOVER ET AL (E-CASE)

On November 22, 2022 a cc quiet title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Victor J. Melenbrink presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2022

Status

Judgment (Other)

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MO-Jefferson

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Jefferson County, MO

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CC Quiet Title

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

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About

Victor J. Melenbrink
Current Appointment 23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department Division 5	23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Department Division 5
Election/Appointment November 8, 2016 - 23rd Judicial Circuit Court	November 8, 2016 - 23rd Judicial Circuit Court
Education J.D., University of Missouri School of Law - 2005 B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia - 2002	J.D., University of Missouri School of Law - 2005 B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia - 2002

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MO - 23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri
Clerk phone:	+1 (636) 797-5443
Fax:	+1 (636) 797-5073
Division 5:	+1 (636) 797-6435

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Circuit Judge	23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri	Jefferson County, Missouri
Municipal Prosecutor	Jefferson County Municipal Court	Jefferson County, Missouri
Assistant County Counselor	St. Louis County Counselor's Office	St. Louis County, Missouri
Attorney	The Schnaare Law Firm	Jefferson County, Missouri
Assistant Attorney General	Missouri Attorney General's Office	None