Tricia Scaglia Appointed Associate Circuit Judge, Jackson County
Summary
Governor Mike Kehoe appointed Patricia Marie Tricia Scaglia of Kansas City as Associate Circuit Judge for Jackson County in the 16th Judicial Circuit. Scaglia, owner of Scaglia Law Firm LLC in Independence, fills the vacancy created by Judge John Gromowsky's appointment as Circuit Judge. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism in Broadcast News, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Missouri—Columbia, and Juris Doctor from University of Missouri—Kansas City.
What changed
Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Tricia Scaglia as Associate Circuit Judge for Jackson County in Missouri's 16th Judicial Circuit. Scaglia, who owns a private law firm, brings legal and community experience to the bench, having served as an associate at Campbell and Simpkins LLC and being active in neighborhood and church organizations.
This appointment is a routine governmental action with no compliance obligations for any regulated entities. The appointment fills a judicial vacancy created by another judge's elevation within the same circuit.
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 16th Judicial Circuit
April 17, 2026
Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 16th Judicial Circuit.
Patricia Marie “Tricia” Scaglia, of Kansas City, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Jackson County in the 16th Judicial Circuit.
Ms. Scaglia is the owner of Scaglia Law Firm, LLC in Independence. She previously served as an associate at Campbell and Simpkins, LLC. She is an active member of her community, serving as a member of the Heart of Westport Neighborhood Association, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, and the Greater KC Local Investment Commission (LINC). Scaglia earned her Bachelor of Journalism in Broadcast News and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri—Columbia, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri—Kansas City. Scaglia will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge John Gromowsky as Circuit Judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit.
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