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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2018
Governor Mary Fallin Appoints Trevor Pemberton as an Oklahoma County District Judge
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced the appointment of Trevor Pemberton to
fill the Office 13 district judge vacancy in Oklahoma County. He is replacing former
District Judge Roger Stuart who retired in August.
Pemberton’s appointment is effective
immediately. A formal swearing-in ceremony will be scheduled later.
Pemberton, of Oklahoma City, has served
as an Oklahoma County special judge since May. He spent the previous nine years
in private practice trying domestic and civil cases as well as arguing a wide
range of issues, both locally and nationally.
“Trevor Pemberton has exhibited the
highest standards of professionalism, preparedness and respect for the legal
profession,” said Fallin. “As a judge, he has worked tirelessly for the
citizens of Oklahoma County, and before that for his clients. His personality
and temperament serve him well when working with litigants, attorneys and other
judges.”
Pemberton earned a bachelor’s degree from
the University of Oklahoma and a juris doctorate from the Oklahoma City
University School of Law.
“I appreciate Governor Fallin’s
confidence in me to serve as an Oklahoma County district court judge,” Pemberton
said. “I take very seriously my role in the judicial
system. On and off the bench, I strive toward humility and impartiality. I am
committed to serve well the citizens of Oklahoma County, and will be an
even-handed, leveled-headed and hard-working district judge.”
Pemberton volunteers his time as a
mentor to high school students. He is a board member of Salt and Light
Leadership Training and is a member of the Downtown Exchange Club of Oklahoma
City and the Robert J. Turner Inn of Court. Pemberton also serves on the
professionalism committee of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
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 Judge Trevor Pemberton
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