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Gregory Frizzell

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Gregory Frizzell
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Tenure
2025 - Present
Years in position
1
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Years in office: 2007 - 2025
Predecessor: Sven Holmes (Nonpartisan)
Education
Bachelor's
University of Tulsa, 1981
Law
University of Michigan Law, 1984
Personal
Birthplace
Wichita, KS
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Gregory Frizzell is a federal judge on senior status for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. He joined the court in 2007 after being nominated by President George W. Bush. Prior to appointment, Frizzell was a judge on the 14th Judicial District.[1]

On March 14, 2012, Frizzell was elevated to the position of chief judge.[2] He served as chief judge until 2019.[1]

Frizzell assumed senior status on March 1, 2025.[1][3]

Early life and education

Frizzell graduated from the University of Tulsa with his bachelor's degree in 1981 and from the University of Michigan Law School with a Juris Doctor in 1984.[1]

Professional career

Judicial career

Northern District of Oklahoma

On the recommendation of Senators Tom Coburn and James Inhofe, Frizzell was nominated to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma by President George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Sven Holmes. The Senate confirmed Frizzell's nomination on February 1, 2007 by unanimous consent, and Frizzell received commission on February 2, 2007.[4]

Frizzell assumed senior status on March 1, 2025.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by
Sven Holmes
United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
2007-2025
Succeeded by
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