Judge John W. (Bill) Sims, Presiding Judge 30th Judicial Circuit

Office: PO Box 679, Buffalo, MO 65622; Phone (417) 345-6822, Fax  (417) 345 6829

Home: PO Box 163, Marshfield, MO 65706

30th Judicial Circuit:  Benton, Dallas, Hickory, Polk and Webster Counties Missouri

Biography: Presiding Judge:  Educated at the University of Kansas (B.A., J.D.) Married Elizabeth Haymes .  They have three children and two grandchildren.  Practiced law in Marshfield, Missouri 30 years.  Member Marshfield, United Methodist Church.  Elected Prosecuting Attorney of Webster County.  Served as City Attorney for Marshfield, Missouri 29 years.  Past President of Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association.  Elected Circuit Judge November 7, 2000. Term Expires December 31, 2012.  Republican