Hon. Heather Cunningham

St. Louis County Circuit Court

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Heather R. Cunningham was appointed to Associate Circuit Judge on March 6, 2020 by Governor Parson and appointed to Circuit Judge by Governor Parson on January 28, 2022. Prior to her appointments by Governor Parson, Judge Cunningham served as Family Court Commissioner– Juvenile Division.

Judge Cunningham graduated from Bradley University with a degree in political science and a minor in history. She received her law degree from St. Louis University.

Prior to serving on the bench, Judge Cunningham engaged in private practice as an associate attorney at a family law firm and served as Attorney for the Juvenile Officer in the 20th Circuit and 21st Circuit. She was also an Adjunct Professor at St. Louis Community College-Meramec.

Judge Cunningham resides in St. Louis County with her family.