Kayla Jackson-Williams

Kayla Jackson-Williams is an American judge in Columbia, Missouri.

Jackson-Williams was born in St Louis.[1] When she was 14 her father passed away, Kayla described her father as her best friend.[2]

She received a Bachelor of Science in justice systems at Truman State University in 2012. She received her Juris Doctor at the University of Missouri in 2016.[1] After she passed the bar exam she became a single mother. Williams had plans to work in Kansas City but stayed in Columbia to find a job quicker.[3]

She became a judge in January 2023 at age 32, becoming the first black judge in Boone County, Missouri.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Nava, Valerie (July 26, 2022). "Meet the candidate: Kayla Jackson-Williams seeks a position as family court judge". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  2. ↑ Steward, Story by Emmaline Luetkemeyer; Photos by Clayton (January 20, 2023). "Kayla Jackson-Williams sworn in as associate circuit judge". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved December 3, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ "Alumni Spotlight– Meet Judge-Elect Kayla Jackson-Williams". School of Law. November 3, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ambra, Kim (April 14, 2023). "Kayla Jackson-Williams". COMO Business Times. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
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