The United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is one of three federal judicial districts in Oklahoma. The court is based in Oklahoma City.
The Western District of Oklahoma was established in 1907 when Oklahoma achieved statehood. The district has jurisdiction over federal cases originating in its designated counties.
The Western District of Oklahoma covers 40 counties in the western and central parts of the state, including Oklahoma County, Canadian County, Cleveland County, and others. The court hears both civil and criminal cases that fall under federal jurisdiction within these counties.
The main courthouse for the Western District is the William J. Holloway Jr. United States Courthouse, located in downtown Oklahoma City.
Judge David L. Russell is a senior United States District Judge serving on the Western District of Oklahoma. He was appointed to the bench in 1981 and has presided over numerous significant cases during his tenure.
The main phone number for the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is (405) 609-5000.