David Lewis (Oklahoma judge)

David Lewis
Judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 4, 2005
Appointed byBrad Henry
Preceded byStephen E. Lile
Presiding Judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
In office
2013–2014
In office
2019–2020
Personal details
BornDavid B. Lewis
1957 or 1958 (age 68–69)
Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma College of Law

David B. Lewis (born 1957/1958)[1] is an American judge. He has served as a judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals since 2005.

Life and career

Lewis was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He attended Ardmore High School, graduating in 1976. After graduating, he attended the University of Oklahoma, earning his bachelor's degree in 1980. He also attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law, earning his law degree in 1983,[2] which after earning his degrees, he worked as an attorney from 1984 to 1987, and was an assistant district attorney from 1987 to 1991.[3]

Lewis has served as a judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals since 2005. He was appointed by Brad Henry.[3] During his service in the criminal appeals, he served as presiding judge from 2013 to 2014 and again from 2019 to 2020.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Greiner, John (August 5, 2005). "Black judge makes history with court appointment". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "David B. Lewis". Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "David B. Lewis". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
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