Meet Tony

Tony Luetkemeyer is a proven leader, attorney, and State Senator who has spent his career fighting to make Missouri safer. In the Missouri Senate, Tony led efforts to crack down on violent crime, support law enforcement, protect victims, and strengthen Missouri’s criminal justice system.

 

A fifth-generation Missourian, Tony grew up in Farmington and graduated from the University of Missouri and the University of Missouri School of Law. Following law school, he clerked for a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court, gaining a deeper knowledge of Missouri’s legal system and the rule of law.

 

Since his election to the Missouri Senate, Tony has become one of the state’s leading advocates for public safety. As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tony led efforts to strengthen Missouri’s criminal laws and provide prosecutors and law enforcement officers with the tools needed to combat violent crime. He authored landmark legislation to end the catch-and-release of dangerous offenders, increase penalties for violent criminals, and strengthen protections for victims and witnesses.

 

Tony has also been a steadfast supporter of law enforcement. He successfully led the effort to push back against radical attempts by Kansas City to defund the KCPD. His legislation ensures KCPD officers have the resources necessary to keep Kansas City safe. He also sponsored bipartisan legislation to protect law enforcement officers and their families from harassment, improve officer recruitment and retention, strengthen support for county sheriffs, and enhance penalties for those who endanger first responders.

 

His leadership on public safety has earned widespread recognition from prosecutors and law enforcement organizations across Missouri. Tony was named Legislator of the Year by the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, and he received honors from the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, Missouri State Troopers Association, and Missouri Fraternal Order of Police.

 

As Platte County Prosecuting Attorney, Tony will bring the same proven commitment to public safety, working to aggressively prosecute violent criminals, support law enforcement, stand up for victims, and ensure Platte County remains one of the safest places in Missouri to live, work, and raise a family.

 

Tony lives in Parkville with his wife, Lucinda, and their son, where they are active members of the Northland community.