Michele Whitehead

Michele Whitehead is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Jefferson County, Missouri, since August 2019. Prior experience includes roles as an Assistant Public Defender for the Missouri State Public Defender from February 2017 to August 2019, and as a Serengeti Legal Coordinator at Mercy from October 2016 to February 2017. Michele Whitehead also established a solo law practice focusing on criminal law, family law, and traffic tickets from November 2015 to February 2017, alongside serving as a Panel Attorney for the Missouri State Public Defender representing indigent clients. Michele's earlier legal experience includes an internship with the Missouri State Public Defender from August 2010 to May 2015. In addition to a robust legal background, Michele Whitehead has extensive management experience in retail and television, including positions as District Manager at Musicland and Creative Services Director at WKZX -TV28. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from Kaplan University.