Judge John M. Torrence: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Robert L. Holden

Biography

The Hon. John M. Torrence is a judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bob Holden in 2001.


Torrence has held assignments as the Administrative Judge of the Family Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit (2014 to 2015).


Prior to his appointment, Torrence was an attorney in private practice, working as a partner at Torrence & Wee (1988 to 1993) and Hubbell, Sawyer, Peak, O’Neal & Napier (1993 to 2001).


Torrence earned a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Louis University in 1979. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1982.


After graduating from law school, Torrence began his legal career as an assistant public defender for the Jackson County Public Defender’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1988, at which time he entered into private practice.


He is a recipient of the ASTAR Award from the Missouri Supreme Court (2010) and the Hon. H. Michael Coburn Community Service Award from Legal Aid of Western Missouri (2016).


Torrence attends St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

Recent Cases by Hon. John M. Torrence

On May 23, 2024 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a cc mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

Circuit

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On March 1, 2024 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On March 1, 2024 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On January 10, 2024 a cc mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 10, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2024

On October 26, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Oct 26, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

Jackson County

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2023

On September 14, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2023

On August 29, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

Aug 29, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 30, 2023

On August 18, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 20, 2023

On July 12, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jul 12, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On June 22, 2023 a cc breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 24, 2023 a cc reg foreign jgmt (excl dr) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Reg Foreign Jgmt (excl DR)

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2023

On May 19, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a cc transcript judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Judge TORRENCE, JOHN M. presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. TORRENCE, JOHN M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for TORRENCE, JOHN M.

Court

MO-Jackson - Kansas City

County

Jackson County, MO

Category

CC Transcript Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

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