Alex Riley (politician)

Alex Riley is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 134th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Alex Riley
Majority Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2025
Preceded by	Jonathan Patterson
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 134th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 6, 2021
Preceded by	Elijah Haahr
Personal details
Born	Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ellen
Children	2
Education	Thomas Edison State University (BA) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (JD)

Early life and education

Riley was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Thomas Edison State University, a paralegal certificate from Purdue University, and a Juris Doctor from the Southern Illinois University School of Law.^[1]

Career

Riley began his career as a paralegal for Turner, Reid, Duncan, Loomer & Patton, P.C. He later worked as an associate attorney at the Malkmus Law Firm. Since January 2019, he has worked as an associate at McAfee & Taft. Riley was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.^[2][3] Riley also serves as vice chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and vice chair of the House General Laws Committee.^[4]