Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in Oklahoma, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the same method Oklahoma uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Joseph A. Young | 1982 |
| W Keith Rapp | 1984 |
| John L. Goodman | 1994 |
| Larry E. Joplin | 1994 |
| Kenneth L. Buettner | 1996 |
| E Bay Mitchell III | 2002 |
| Robert D. Bell | 2005 |
| John Fischer | 2007 |
| Deborah Browers Barnes | 2008 |
| William C. Hetherington Jr. | 2009 |
| P Thomas Thornburgh | 2011 |
| Brian Jack Goree | 2012 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Doug Gabbard II | 2005–2011 |
| Tom Colbert | 2000–2004 |
| Charles S. Chapel | 1993–2010 |
| Joe C. Taylor | 1993–2005 |
| Daniel J. Boudreau | 1992–1999 |
| Carl B. Jones | 1991–2004 |
| Glenn D. Adams | 1990–2009 |
| James P. Garrett | 1986–2001 |
| Carl Gray | 1985–1986 |
| Carol M. Hansen | 1985–2012 |
| John F. Reif | 1984–2007 |
| Fred H. Demier | 1982–1984 |
| Donald L. Howard | 1982–2006 |
| Stewart M. Hunter | 1982–1995 |
| Patricia Robinson MacGuigan | 1982–1991 |
| William W. Means | 1982–1991 |
| Ronald J. Stubblefield | 1982–2010 |
| John D. Boydstone | 1980–1984 |
| Lester A. Reynolds | 1974–1990 |
| Kenneth D. Bacon | 1970–1992 |
| Robert L. Bailey | 1970–1994 |
| Dwain D. Box | 1970–1983 |
| Paul W. Brightmire | 1970–1994 |
| Robert H. Neptune | 1970–1980 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals are appointed by the governor to 6-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).