How do judges of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals / Joined 2005 / Former Judge

Arlene Johnson

Judge, Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals

Arlene Johnson was a Judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, who joined the court in 2005. Sources ↓

Tenure: 2005 · 21 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2005	Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals	–	–

Education

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court was Arlene Johnson on?: Arlene Johnson was a Judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.

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21 years on the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).