The Western District of Missouri is one of two federal judicial districts in the state of Missouri. It is headquartered in Kansas City, with additional locations in Jefferson City, Springfield, and St. Joseph.
The Western District of Missouri covers the western portion of the state, including major cities such as Kansas City, Jefferson City, Springfield, and St. Joseph. The main courthouse is located in Kansas City.
The district encompasses numerous counties in western Missouri, including Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, Buchanan, Boone, Greene, and others. The exact list of counties can be found on the district’s official website.
Judge Stephen R. Bough is one of the judges serving in the Western District of Missouri. He was appointed to the bench in 2014 and presides over cases in the district.
The western boundaries of Missouri are defined by the Missouri-Kansas border, which runs north to south along the state’s edge. The Western District of Missouri generally covers the area from this boundary eastward to the central part of the state.