Doug Combs

Doug Combs
Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court
In office
December 1, 2016 – December 31, 2018
Preceded byJohn F. Reif
Succeeded byNoma Gurich
Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court
Assumed office
January 1, 2011
Appointed byBrad Henry
Preceded byRudolph Hargrave
Personal details
Born (1951-10-17) October 17, 1951 (age 72)
Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
EducationSt. Gregory's University
University of Oklahoma (BA)
Oklahoma City University (JD)

Douglas L. Combs (born October 17, 1951) is an associate justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. He was appointed by Governor Brad Henry to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, effective January 1, 2011, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Rudolph Hargrave.[1] Combs was selected to become Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, effective December 1, 2016, and served until December 31, 2018.[2]

  1. ^ Office of Governor Brad Henry, "Gov. Henry Names Judge Doug Combs to State Supreme Court Archived December 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine," November 5, 2010 (accessed November 10, 2010).
  2. ^ Misa, Vicky. "Oklahoma Supreme Court: Combs named Chief Justice." Shawnee News-Star. November 24, 2016. Accessed November 29, 2016.