Full Name:
Joseph M. Watt
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Cathy; 4 Children: Justin, Christopher, Jennifer, Michael
Birth Date:
03/08/1947
Birth Place:
Austin, TX
JD, Law School, University of Texas, 1972
BA, History/Government, Texas Technical University, 1969
No political experience information on file.
Member, Appellate Division, Court on Judiciary, 1997-2002
Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court, 1992-2001, 2008-2017
Chief Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court, 2003-2006
Vice Chief Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court, 2001-2002
Appointed by Governor Walters, Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court, May 18, 1992
General Counsel, Governors Office, Oklahoma, 1991
Associate District Judge, State District of Oklahoma, 1986-1991
City Prosecutor, Altus, Oklahoma, 1980-1985
Private Practice Attorney, Altus, Oklahoma, 1973-1985
Appointed, Special District Judge, Jackson County, 1985
President-Elect/Vice-President, Judicial Conference, Oklahoma
Member, Omicron Delta Kappa
Fellow, Paul Harris
Former Secretary/President, Rotary Club, Altus
Supreme Court Liaison, Bar Association, Oklahoma, 1997-2002
President, Judicial Conference, Oklahoma, 1995-1996
Vice-President, Judicial Conference, Oklahoma, 19931994