A Houston attorney was named Friday by Gov. Mike Parson to fill a vacancy created with the retirement of Associate Circuit Judge Doug Gaston.
Brad Eidson will fill the post. Eidson operated a long-time legal practice in Houston. He has served as municipal attorney for the City of Houston for more than 20 years. He completed his undergraduate studies at Missouri State University and received a juris doctor degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
He and his wife, Rebecca, have long been active in the Houston community. They have two grown children, Grant and Sara.