Disclosure of Campaign Contributions by Commission Members
The Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applicants to fill the following judicial office of Judge for the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, Judicial District 3, which is comprised of Congressional District 2 as constituted on January 8, 2019. This vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Gary L. Lumpkin, effective January 1, 2027.
To be appointed to the office of Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, an individual must have been a qualified elector of the judicial district applicable, as opposed to a registered voter, for one year immediately prior to his or her appointment, and additionally, must be at least 30 years of age and have been a licensed attorney, practicing law within the State of Oklahoma, or serving as a judge of a court of record in Oklahoma, or both, for five years preceding his/her appointment.
Application forms can 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 26, 2026. Applications may be mailed, hand delivered or delivered by third party commercial carrier. If mailed, they must be postmarked on or before June 26, 2026, to be deemed timely. Applications should be mailed/delivered to:
Bill Schonacher, Chairman
Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission
c/o Gina Antipov
Administrative Office of the Courts
2100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 3
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
