Randall Weist Jr.

Randall Weist Jr. serves as an Assistant Public Defender at the Missouri State Public Defender, advocating for under-resourced individuals in felony cases in St. Charles County and Warren County since August 2022. Prior experience includes a role as a Certified Part 107 sUAS Drone Pilot for DroneBase, offering photography and mapping services across Missouri and Illinois since March 2016. Weist has held various legal internships, notably at the Missouri State Public Defender's offices and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, where responsibilities included conducting hearings, client interviews, and drafting legal documents. Additionally, experience as a Legal Collector and Legal Assistant III has contributed to a comprehensive understanding of legal processes, supported by a Doctor of Law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland.