Western District of Oklahoma / Appointed 2001 / Active
Stephen P. Friot
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Stephen P. Friot is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. He earned a law degree from University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 6, 2001
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2001
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- University of Oklahoma 1969 · University of Oklahoma College of Law 1972
- Succeeded
- Wayne Edward Alley
- Succeeded by
- Scott Lawrence Palk
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Western District of Oklahoma · succeeded Wayne Edward Alley | Bush (R) | 98–0 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Oklahoma | B.A. | 1969 |
| University of Oklahoma College of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
24 years on the Western District of Oklahoma. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).