Chief Justice Rowe visits Canadian and Kingfisher County Courthouses

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. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits First Judicial District

Harper County

The late Justice Marian P. Opala, in an interview with OETA shortly before his death, said the most consequential case to come before the Oklahoma Supreme Court during his service was State v. Pile, 1978 OK 152, on appeal from the District Court of Harper County. 

Rowe said “Today I visited the courtroom where State v. Pile was tried nearly 50 years ago. My thanks to Associate District Judge Alley and Court Clerk Breon for their hospitality.” 

Beaver County

The Beaver County Courthouse was built in 1907. 

Texas County

Guymon is the county seat of Texas County and is the largest city in the panhandle. District Judge Jon Parsley’s district encompasses 1/6 of the entire state. His court reporter, Mary Oblander, is the only court reporter covering all four counties of the First Judicial District. 

Cimarron County

Cimarron County is the western-most county in the panhandle – and the state! Cimarron County borders Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas. Boise City is the county seat and boasts the highest elevation of any county seat in the state – 4,167 ft. 

Chief Justice Rowe visits Logan County

Logan County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Chief Justice Rowe visited with the judges and staff who work and serve in this courthouse, which was built in 1907.

Chief Justice Rowe visits Third Judicial District 

Chief Justice Rowe met with judges of the third judicial district, which includes Jackson, Tillman, Kiowa, Greer and Harmon counties. The meeting was hosted on Altus AFB where the judges met with Air Force JAG attorneys and toured the AFB, including the newly-renovated base courtroom.  

Justice Gurich hosted a job shadow group from Edmond Santa Fe High School

Justice Gurich hosted the group from Edmond Santa Fe High School on April 30, 2025.  The “job shadow” event was coordinated by K.C. Williams and other educators at Edmond SFHS.  She also had the opportunity to give them a tour of the Oklahoma Judicial Center as well as the Supreme Court Courtroom at the Capitol. 

Congratulations to The Honorable Justice Noma Gurich

The American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) proudly confers Honorary Fellowships to individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the field of Legal Medicine. They are recognized for their outstanding reputation and impact on the discipline.

This year, ACLM was honored to present the prestigious Honorary Fellowship to The Honorable Justice Noma Gurich of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Justice Gurich’s dedication and contributions to Legal Medicine have made a profound and lasting impact on the field.

ACLM Immediate Past President Dr. Michael Vinluan, MD, JD, FCLM, presented the Honorary Fellowship plaque to Justice Gurich on March 1, 2025, at the University of Houston.