Judge Jeffrey L. Bushur: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Melvin E. Carnahan

Biography

The Hon. Jeffrey L. Bushur is an associate judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Mel Carnahan on June 19, 2000.


Over the course of his judicial career, Bushur has held assignments on the Missouri Trial Judge Education Committee and the 16th Judicial Circuit’s Executive Management Committee, Rules Committee, and Budget Committee.


Bushur earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and communication studies from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1983. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1986.


After graduating from law school, Bushur began his legal career as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. He served in that capacity until his appointment to the bench, rising through the ranks to become a senior trial attorney.


His memberships have included the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association. He has also been involved with the Supreme Court of Missouri’s Combating Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Commission as well as the Missouri Supreme Court and Missouri Bar Joint Task Force on the Future of the Profession.


He was a resident of Lee’s Summit at the time of his appointment. He has been active in Unbound and Trout Unlimited, and he is a veteran of the United States Army (1975 to 1978).

Recent Cases by Hon. Jeffrey L. Bushur

On April 5, 2024 a search warrant/invst sbpna case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

Search Warrant/Invst Sbpna

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Criminal Related (Civil)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2024

On February 2, 2024 an ac contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Transfer

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Contract-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On February 2, 2024 an ac contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Contract-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On February 2, 2024 an ac contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Contract-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On February 2, 2024 an ac contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Contract-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On July 27, 2023 an ac small claims over $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Small Claims over $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On July 26, 2023 an ac small claims over $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jul 26, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Small Claims over $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On July 11, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On July 11, 2023 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On July 11, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On July 5, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jul 05, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On July 5, 2023 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jul 05, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On June 29, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 23, 2023 a fc dissolution- w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

FC Dissolution- w/o Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2023

On May 12, 2023 an ac small claims over $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 12, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Small Claims over $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 11, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2023

On May 10, 2023 an ac small claims over $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Small Claims over $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 10, 2023 an ac small claims over $100 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Small Claims over $100

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 2, 2023 an ac contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Contract-Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On May 2, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On May 2, 2023 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 2, 2023 an ac contract-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2023

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Contract-Other

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On May 2, 2023 an ac breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On May 2, 2023 an ac suit on account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge BUSHUR, JEFFREY LYNN presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

MO-Jackson - Independence

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

AC Suit on Account

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

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