The Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applicants to fill the office of Associate District Judge, Tulsa County. This vacancy is created due to the retirement of the Honorable Clifford Smith, effective May 1, 2025.
To be appointed an Associate District Judge of Tulsa County, an individual must be a registered voter of Tulsa County at the time (s)he takes the oath of office and assumes the duties of the office. Additionally, prior to appointment, the appointee must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a licensed practicing attorney, or as a judge of a court of record, or combination thereof, within the State of Oklahoma.
Application forms may be obtained online at https://okjnc.com or by contacting Gina Antipov at (405) 556-9300. Applications must be submitted to the Chairman of the JNC no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025. Applications may be mailed, hand delivered or delivered by third party commercial carrier. If mailed or delivered by third party commercial carrier, they must be postmarked on or before June 6, 2025, to be deemed timely. Applications should be mailed/delivered to:
Jim Bland, Chairman
Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission
c/o Gina Antipov
Administrative Office of the Courts
2100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 3
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
