Ralph B. Hodges

Ralph B. Hodges
Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court
In office
1977 – 1978, 1993 – 1994
Personal details
Born(1930-08-04)August 4, 1930
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States
DiedJanuary 16, 2013(2013-01-16) (aged 82)
Oklahoma City

Ralph B. Hodges (August 4, 1930 – January 16, 2013) was born and raised in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He earned his J. D. degree from the University of Oklahoma. After serving as Bryan County Attorney and as District Judge, Hodges was appointed to the Oklahoma Supreme Court by Governor Henry Bellmon on April 19, 1965, as Associate Justice, where he would serve until his retirement from the Court in 2004. During that time he also served as Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court from 1977 to 1978 and 1993–1994.