A Commitment to Justice and Community
With a decade of dedicated legal experience, I’m proud to announce my candidacy for Boone County Prosecuting Attorney. I’ve spent my career fighting for justice on multiple fronts, starting right here in our community.
After graduating from the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law in 2015, I spent five years as a public defender, where I saw firsthand the challenges facing our most underserved citizens. I then transitioned to civil service, advising our city’s leaders as an assistant city counselor before moving on to protect Missouri’s citizens from financial fraud as the Director of Securities Enforcement for our state.
While that work was important, my heart has always been in our community. I returned in 2024 to serve as a local prosecuting attorney, drawn by a desire to be closer to my family. Now, I’m ready to take the next step. As your elected Prosecuting Attorney, I will use my diverse experience to ensure our community is safe, our laws are applied fairly, and justice is served for all.
Dedication
Mel has spent her entire legal career dedicated to public service, spending the last 10 years helping the citizens of Missouri at every level of government.
Experience
The wide range of experience Mel has in civil service provides a balanced perspective to serving the community.
Professionalism
Upholding and respecting the law while balancing the needs of the community with intelligent policy.
Compassion
Balancing the use of traditional criminal justice enforcement tools with modern treatment initiatives.