Chief Justice Dustin P. Rowe

Supreme Court Judicial District 2

Justice Dustin P. Rowe, District 2. Rowe is a lifelong resident of Tishomingo and a graduate of Tishomingo high school. At the age of 18, while still a senior in high school, he won election to the Tishomingo city council where he served two terms as the youngest mayor in the state. Rowe earned his B.A. with honors from East Central University, where he was named as a distinguished alumni in 2025, and his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where his graduating class awarded him the professional responsibility award and the faculty awarded him the Joseph Rarick award. He was named a Lee B. Thompson scholar while at O.U. He is an alumnus of the National Judicial College in Reno, NV, where he serves on the faculty. He also serves as adjunct faculty for Oklahoma City University School of Law and on the Board of Visitors for the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

Rowe practiced law in Tishomingo from 2001 to 2019, where he served as Tishomingo city attorney for 18 years. He served as special judge of the Chickasaw Nation District Court from 2005-2011 and as district judge of the Chickasaw Nation District Court from 2011-2019. Rowe was appointed to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma by Governor J. Kevin Stitt on November 20, 2019. He assumed office on December 20, 2019. Justice Rowe was retained by voters on November 8, 2022 and served as Vice-Chief Justice for 2023-2024.  Rowe was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chief Justice for a two year term beginning January 1, 2025.

Rowe is an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation. He and his wife are the proud parents of two children. Rowe can be reached at Oklahoma Judicial Center, 2100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 or dustin.rowe@oscn.net.

News Mentions

Chief Justice Rowe visits Kingfisher Rotary Club

December 2, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe was the guest speaker at the Kingfisher Rotary Club today where he spoke on “The Importance of an Independent Judiciary.”  Rowe was the invited guest of Kingfisher County Associate District Judge Lance Schneiter.

Chief Justice Rowe Visits Caddo County

November 13, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited with the Caddo County District Court staff today to thank them for their service to Oklahoma’s Judiciary.

Chief Justice Rowe Visits Grady County

November 13, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Grady County District Court today where he met with District Judge Kory Kirkland, Associate District Judge Joseph Young and Special Judge Gina Lowe.

Chief Justice Rowe Visits Carter County

October 31, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Carter County District Court to administer the oath of office to newly appointed District Judge Carson Brooks.  Following the oath of office, the Carter County Bar Association hosted a reception in Judge Brooks’ honor. 

Chief Justice Rowe Visits Marshall County

October 31, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Marshall County District Court where he met with Associate District Judge Gregory Johnson and court staff to thank them for their service to the Judiciary.

Chief Justice Rowe visits Custer, Washita and Beckham County District Courts

October 27, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe met with Judges and court staff in the second judicial district counties of Custer, Washita and Beckham to thank them for their service in our state’s Judiciary.    

Chief Justice Rowe Visits Noble County

October 3, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Noble County District Court today where he met with Judge Nikki Leach and Senator Chuck Hall. Noble county is named after John Willock Noble who served as the United States Secretary of the Interior. 

Chief Justice Rowe Visits Kay County

October 3, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe met today with the Kay County District Court to express his appreciation to the judges and staff for their service to our state’s Judiciary. Kay County is simply name after the letter K, which was the county’s original designation.  

Chief Justice Rowe visits Grant County District Court

October 3, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Grant County District Court in Medford today where he met with Judge Crites, the court clerk and her staff, and the county bar member. Grant county is named after President Ulysses S. Grant. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Craig County

September 19, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe met with the Craig County District Court and staff today. The Craig County Courthouse was built in 2006 and is furnished with beautiful local art depicting scenes from rural Craig County. The courthouse is located one block from historic Route 66. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Ottawa County

September 19, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe met with the Ottawa County District Court today to thank the judges and court staff for their service. Ottawa County is the Northeastern most county in the state. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Nowata County

September 19, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Nowata County District Court today to thank the judge and court staff for their service to our state’s judiciary. The Nowata County Courthouse was built in 1911 at a cost of $65,000 and was completed under budget. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Rogers County

September 19, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Rogers County District Court today. The Rogers County District Court is home to Jerzy and Joey, the Rogers County Courthouse dogs. Rogers County is named after Oklahoma’s favorite son Will Rogers. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Garfield County

September 9, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Garfield County District Court today to thank the judges and courthouse staff for their work in support of Oklahoma’s Judicial Branch.  The Garfield County courthouse is home to several WPA-era  Ruth Monro Augur murals, painted by the famed artist in the late 1930’s.

Chief Justice Rowe speaks at the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City 

August 26, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe spoke at the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City on the Importance of an Independent Judiciary.  The Rotary Club of Oklahoma City is the fourth-largest Rotary chapter in the world.  Rowe was the guest of President Ross Plourde and was introduced by Lou Kohlman, Esq., staff attorney to Vice Chief Justice Dana Kuehn.

Chief Justice Rowe visits Lincoln County District Court 

August 25, 2025

Lincoln County is named in honor of President Lincoln, whose portrait is prominently displayed throughout the courthouse.  Chief Justice Rowe visited the Lincoln County courthouse to thank the judges and court staff for their dedication to public service. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Payne County District Court 

August 25, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Payne County courthouse in Stillwater to thank the judges and court staff for their devotion to public service. Payne County is home to Oklahoma State University and joins Logan county to comprise the Ninth judicial district. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Creek County District Court

August 18, 2025

CJ Rowe visited the Creek County courthouse in Sapulpa to thank the judges and staff for their service to our state’s judiciary. Creek county hosts two courthouses; one in Sapulpa and one in Bristow. The Sapulpa courthouse was built in 1914.  The Creek county door-handle seal is original.

Chief Justice Rowe visits Cleveland County District Court

August 7, 2025

Chief Justice Rowe visited the Cleveland County District Court on Thursday, August 7, 2025 to thank the  judges and court staff for their professional work in serving the people of Cleveland County. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Canadian and Kingfisher County Courthouses

June 25, 2025

Canadian County Due to increased population growth, Canadian county was one of only two counties in the state that received legislative authorization to add an additional special judge this year.  Kingfisher County Chief Justice Rowe with law school classmate and Kingfisher County Associate District Judge Lance Schneiter, IV. 

Published Opinions

- Authored by Chief Justice Dustin P. Rowe

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