Robert D. Simms
Robert D. Simms | |
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| Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office October 2, 1972 – September 30, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Rooney McInerney |
| Succeeded by | Daniel J. Boudreau |
| Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office 1985–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Don Barnes |
| Succeeded by | John B. Doolin |
| Judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals | |
| In office December 1, 1971 – October 2, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Kirksey M. Nix |
| Succeeded by | C. F. June Bliss Jr. |
| District Court Judge for Tulsa County | |
| In office February 19, 1962 – December 1, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | F. S. Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Floyd L. Martin |
| Tulsa County District Attorney | |
| In office 1958 – February 19, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | J. Howard Edmondson |
| Succeeded by | David Hall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1926 |
| Died | January 31, 2008 (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.