Sommer Robbins named associate district judge for Jackson County

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Sommer Robbins as the associate district judge for Jackson County.

“I am glad to have Sommer serving Jackson County as the associate district judge. Her experience with Oklahoma’s legal system and excellent reputation makes her the best candidate for the job,” Stitt said in a statement.

Robbins has served as the general counsel for the City of Altus since 2021, reviewing contracts, preparing amendments to ordinances, and providing legal guidance to department heads, while concurrently serving as a municipal prosecutor. Before joining the City of Altus, Robbins was an assistant district attorney for Jackson County, primarily prosecuting crimes against children, violent felonies, and crimes involving controlled dangerous substances. In her private practice, Robbins handled adoption work, paternity custody cases, divorces, property transactions, estate planning, and probate proceedings, according to a press release.

“I’m grateful to Governor Stitt for the opportunity to serve Jackson County,” Robbins said in a statement. “Throughout my life, I have learned there is nothing more satisfying than having the ability to change lives for the better and to protect our community from harm. I’m looking forward to working alongside members of my community to uphold the principles of fairness and justice.”

Robbins obtained a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Oklahoma State University and later obtained a law degree from the University of Oklahoma.