P. Thomas Thornbrugh
P. Thomas Thornbrugh was a judge on the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals. He was appointed to the court in September 2, 2011, by Gov. Mary Fallin (R).[1] He was retained by voters in 2012 and 2016.[2] Thornburgh retired on April 1, 2021.[3]
Education
Thornbrugh earned his undergraduate degree from Emporia State University and his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law.[1]
Career
Thornbrugh formerly served Oklahoma as a district court judge for Tulsa County from 1997 until 2011. The court is located in District 14.[4] He also served as prosecuting attorney for the city of Bixby and as a municipal court judge for the city of Tulsa. Thornbrugh also served as a legislative advisor for U.S. Senator Dewey Bartlett.[1]
Awards and associations
Associations
- Member, Res Nova law review
- Conference Executive Board Member, Oklahoma Judicial Conference
- President, Council of Presiding Judges
- Member, Council of Presiding Judges, legislative committee
- Adjunct Professor, University of Tulsa
- Adjunct Professor, St. Gregory’s University[1]
Elections
2016
Judge Thornbrugh filed to stand for retention by voters in 2016.[5]
Election results
November 8 general election
2012
Thornbrugh was retained on Nov. 6, 2012 with 67.3% of the vote.[6][2][7]
- See also: Oklahoma judicial elections, 2012
2010
Thornbrugh was re-elected after running unopposed.[8]
- Main article: Oklahoma judicial elections, 2010
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Governor Mary Fallin, "Governor Fallin Selects Judge Tom Thornbrugh to Fill Vacancy on Oklahoma Civil Appeals Court," September 2, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oklahoma State Election Board: Unofficial 2012 General Election Results Scroll to p.17
- ↑ Oklahoma State Courts Network, "Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals, District 3 Office 1," accessed April 29, 2021
- ↑ Tulsa County and Judges
- ↑ Oklahoma Secretary of State, "Thornbrugh Filing," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board: Official 2012 General Election Results - Judicial Retention
- ↑ Oklahoma.gov: Candidates for General Election, November 6, 2012 Scroll to p.13
- ↑ Oklahoma State Board of Elections, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2010"
Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma
State courts:
Oklahoma Supreme Court • Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals • Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals • Oklahoma District Courts • Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims
State resources:
Courts in Oklahoma • Oklahoma judicial elections • Judicial selection in Oklahoma
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