Robert D. Simms

Robert D. Simms
Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court
In office
October 2, 1972 – September 30, 1999
Preceded byRooney McInerney
Succeeded byDaniel J. Boudreau
Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court
In office
1985–1987
Preceded byDon Barnes
Succeeded byJohn B. Doolin
Judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
In office
December 1, 1971 – October 2, 1972
Preceded byKirksey M. Nix
Succeeded byC. F. June Bliss Jr.
District Court Judge for Tulsa County
In office
February 19, 1962 – December 1, 1971
Preceded byF. S. Nelson
Succeeded byFloyd L. Martin
Tulsa County District Attorney
In office
1958 – February 19, 1962
Preceded byJ. Howard Edmondson
Succeeded byDavid Hall
Personal details
Born(1926-02-06)February 6, 1926
DiedJanuary 31, 2008(2008-01-31) (aged 81)

Robert D. Simms (February 6, 1926 – January 31, 2008) was a justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court from 1972 to 1999. He served as chief justice in 1985 to 1986.

Robert D. Simms was born in Sand Springs, Tulsa County, Oklahoma on February 6, 1926 in Tulsa. Son of Matthew Scott and Bessie L. (Moore) Simms. He attended Milligan College, Phillips University and got a Bachelor of Laws at Tulsa University. Served with United States Navy, 1943–1946.