Don Barnes
Born 1/1/1924 · Died 3/3/2011
Judicial Career
- judOKLA1/1/1972 – 1/1/1985
- jud1/1/1971 – 1/1/1971
Biography
Don Barnes (1924–2011) was a long-time attorney and judge in Oklahoma. Born in Tulsa, he first became a judge in 1954, when he was elected superior court judge in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was given the nickname "The Praying Judge," because he began each court session over which he presided with a prayer. In 1972, Oklahoma Governor David Hall appointed him as an associate justice of the state supreme court. Barnes remained on the court until he retired as chief justice in January 1985.
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Recent opinions
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- Anthony Spearman v. State of MississippiFeb 18, 2025
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