Jason lamb, Of Counsel

 
 

Jason Lamb, Of Counsel

Jason joined the firm in 2025, bringing 25 years of legal experience from both sides of the bench. He served as Circuit Judge for Audrain, Montgomery, and Warren Counties. Before that, Jason was the Executive Director of the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services. He also previously served as the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney. Jason began his legal career in Mexico with the Seigfreid Law Firm after serving as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Missouri. Jason has briefed and argued cases in front of the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Missouri Court of Appeals.

Jason is engaged in general trial work, crime victim representation, mediation, and special master work.

Bar Admissions

 Missouri

  • U.S. Eastern District Court of Missouri

  • U.S. Western District Court of Missouri

Education

  • Tulane School of Law, 1999, J.D., cum laude

  • University of Missouri, 1996, B.A, history, with honors, East Asian Studies, minor

Accolades

  • Missouri Department of Public Safety Victims’ Rights Award, 2019

  • Missouri Prosecutor of the Year, 2008, Mothers Against Drunk Driving

  • Missouri Prosecutor of the Year, 2008, Missouri Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators

  • Past faculty at the National District Attorneys’ Association National Advocacy Center

  • Missouri Bar President’s Award, 2011

  • Recognized by Missouri Lawyers’ Weekly - “Up & Coming Lawyer”

  • Missouri Bar Leadership Academy Graduate

  • Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Notes and Comments Editor

Professional Affiliations

  • Co-Chair, Missouri Bar Criminal Code Revision Sub-committee, 2008-2014

  • Presiding Judge Executive Committee, 2021-2024

  • Combatting Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Commission, 2018-2023

  • Trial Judge Education Committee, 2020-2023

  • Executive Committee, Missouri Circuit Judges’ Association, 2022-2024

  • Past president, National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators, 2013-2014

  • Board member, Missouri Association of Treatment Court Professionals, 2009-2015

  • Past member, National District Attorneys’ Association Victim Rights Committee

  • Past president, Current Treasurer, Audrain County Bar Association

Employment History

  • Erdel, Owings, Tanzey & Newton, P.C., Of Counsel, 2025 – Present

  • Vera Causa Group, Senior Consultant and Faculty Member, 2025 - Present

  • Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit, 2019-2024

  • Missouri Office of Prosecution Services, Executive Director, 2009-2018

  • Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney, 2003-2009

  • The Seigfreid Law Firm, Associate, 2000-2004

  • Hon. Duane Benton, Supreme Court of Missouri, Law Clerk, 1999-2000

Community Involvement

  • Member, Mexico Rotary Club

  • Past-president, Mexico Area YMCA Board of Directors

  • Past-president, Audrain County Historical Society

  • Past Secretary/Treasurer, Presser Hall Restoration Society

  • Volunteer, Local Scouting America Units