JUDGE COLBY SMITH-HYNES
for Associate Circuit Judge
Jefferson County Division 12
THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE MATTERS
*Judge Colby Smith-Hynes is an experienced
municipal judge with over 21 years of judicial
experience in Jefferson County, Missouri.
*With a strong commitment to justice and fairness,
Judge Colby has dedicated his career to
upholding the law and serving the community.
*As a respected legal professional, Judge Colby brings
integrity, knowledge, and compassion to the bench.
*Judge Colby's unwavering dedication to the
principles of the legal system and his track record
of making impartial and well-informed decisions
make him the ideal candidate for election to
the Associate Circuit Court Division 12.
*Vote for Judge Colby Smith-Hynes
because
*The Right Experience Matters!
About Judge Colby Smith-Hynes
EDUCATION
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri
Juris Doctor - May 1999
Judge H. Michael Coburn Legal Advocacy Award and Scholarship
The Order of Barristers
UMKC National and Regional Trial Competition Team
UMKC American Bar Association National Trial Competition Award
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Trial Competition Team
Honor Court Associate Justice and Honor Court Award
Missouri State University (SMSU), Springfield, Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Socio-Political Communications - August 1996
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society
Student Government Association - Deputy Elections Commissioner, Senator
Interfraternity Council - President, Executive Vice-President, Community Relations
Tau Kappa Epsilon-Beta Omega Chapter: President, Sergeant-at-Arms, Educator, Secretary
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force Active: 01/89-03/90
Honorable Discharge, December 14, 1994 Ready Reserve: 03/90-12/94
JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE
MUNICIPAL JUDGE:
City of Byrnes Mill, Missouri 05/06-Current
City of Pevely, Missouri 05/22-Current
City of Hillsboro, Missouri 05/07-08/20
City of Herculaneum, Missouri (Provisional) 04/04-12/24
MISSOURI MUNICIPAL AND ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGES ASSOCIATION:
Member (2004 – Current), Board of Directors (6 years and Currently Serving)
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR of LEGAL SERVICES
Jefferson County Juvenile Office 09/24-Current
SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY 11/22-09/24
Jefferson County Juvenile Office
ATTORNEY / MANAGING MEMBER 02/07-10/22
Smith-Hynes Law Firm – Hillsboro, Missouri
General Civil and Criminal. Administrative and Governmental practice
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY 09/02-1/07
Breeze, Roberts, Ponder-Bates & Zimmer – Festus / Hillsboro, Missouri
Former Municipal Prosecutor for Festus, Missouri. Certified Mediator.
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 01/02-09/02
Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – Springfield, Missouri
Prosecution of criminal offenses against persons.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY 06/99-12/01
Daniel, Clampett, Powell & Cunningham L.L.C. - Springfield, Missouri
Practice before Municipal, State, Federal Courts and governmental administrative boards.
LAW INTERN 01/98 - 05/99
Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office - Kansas City / Independence, Missouri
Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13 Certified.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The Missouri Bar
Jefferson County Bar Association – Past President (2008-2010)
Missouri Juvenile Justice Association -Board of Directors (2022-Current)
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (previous)
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (previous)
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE: Missouri and U. S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
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Thank you for standing with Judge Colby.
Your support will help him continue to serve our community with
integrity, dedication, and fairness for the citizens of Jefferson County.
The Right Experience Matters!
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The Right Experience Matters!