The Honorable Barbara W. Wallace
Circuit Judge, Division 13

Judge Wallace was appointed circuit judge on November 15, 1995. She became the first woman to serve as a presiding judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit in January 2001.

Judge Wallace received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and her Juris Doctorate from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Judge Wallace engaged in private law practice from 1976 until 1995, when she was appointed to the bench. Judge Wallace is a member of the Missouri Bar, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, St. Louis County Bar Association, Lawyers Association (president, 1989-1990), and the Women Lawyers Association (president, 1980-1982). She was elected lawyer member of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 21st Circuit from 1988-1994. She received the Outstanding Young Lawyer award in 1985 and the President's Award in 1988.

Judge Wallace resides in St. Louis County with her family.