On Jan. 27, Gov. Mike Parson announced three judicial appointments, including in the 31st Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Greene County.
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Daniel Wichmer, the former Springfield city attorney and executive director of Legal Services of Southern Missouri, was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the now-retired Jason Brown.
As city attorney, Wichmer helped lead the 16-person Law Department in advising City Council, city departments and affiliated organizations.
Wichmer has also taught legal writing and law at Drury University and worked as a law clerk for the Missouri Supreme Court.
Wichmer studied political science at Truman State University and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri.