Oklahoma County special judge appointed to district judge
Staff Writer kschwab@oklahoman.com
An Oklahoma County special judge has been selected to become a district judge.
Gov. Mary Fallin appointed Trevor Pemberton on Wednesday to an Oklahoma County district judge position, effective immediately. Pemberton is replacing Roger Stuart, who retired in August.
“I take very seriously my role in the judicial system. On and off the bench, I strive toward humility and impartiality,” Pemberton said Wednesday. “I am committed to serve well the citizens of Oklahoma County, and will be an evenhanded, leveledheaded and a hardworking district judge.”
Pemberton, 35, of Oklahoma City, has served as an Oklahoma County special judge since May. He spent the previous nine years in private practice.
“Trevor Pemberton has exhibited the highest standards of professionalism, preparedness and respect for the legal profession,” Fallin said.
“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.”
Since Pemberton is filling the vacancy made after Judge Stuart retired, he will serve the remainder of Stuart’s term before having to run for election later this year.
Pemberton serves on the professionalism committee of the Oklahoma Bar Association. He also volunteers his time as a mentor to high school students.