Advocacy Issues & Resources

Courts throughout the United States have the critical role of protecting our rights by interpreting and applying laws fairly and impartially. Missourians rely on our state courts to dispense justice—in a timely and efficient manner.

But for our courts to continue to fulfill their role as the third and co-equal branch of government, they must be funded adequately. In addition to adequate funding, our courts depend on an independent yet accountable judiciary. For nearly three-quarters of a century, Missouri’s Non-Partisan Court Plan has helped keep the focus on judges’ abilities and knowledge rather than their politics. The Missouri Bar is proud of its long history of support for this plan, which has become a model for the nation.

We invite you to join The Missouri Bar as we advocate on behalf of Missouri’s court system. Here you’ll find useful talking points and speech outlines to help you speak to legislators, fellow lawyers, and civic groups about court issues. We welcome your participation in this vital effort.

Questions? Contact us.