--- title: "Kenneth L. Buettner | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kenneth-l-buettner-8163" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Kenneth L. Buettner Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals · Judge ## Profile - Court: Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals - State: Oklahoma - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma, 1996-present - Retired judge of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals, serving from February 26, 1996, until his retirement on December 31, 2020 - From 1976 to 1980, Buettner served in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps, retiring as a captain ### Education - Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law — J.D. (1975) - Texas Christian University — B.A. (1972) ### Additional information - Notable role: Chief Judge, 2018 - He was retained by voters in 2006 and 2012, and in 2018 he was retained again - Vice Chief Judge in 2016 - After military service, he practiced general litigation at a major Oklahoma City law firm until his appointment to the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals by Governor Frank Keating in 1996. - Born June 17, 1950, Oklahoma City, OK. - Date of birth: 1950-06-17 - He also completed graduate courses at the University of Denver and the University of Central Oklahoma - Buettner grew up in Oklahoma City, graduating from John Marshall High School. - Birth place: Oklahoma City ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote proceedings Scope: statewide Oklahoma Rule 34 authorizes videoconferencing in District Courts, subject to the presiding judge's discretion and case-specific limitations. Evidence excerpt: The Supreme Court hereby authorizes and approves the use of videoconferencing in the District Courts of Oklahoma, as set forth in the following general provisions. [Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote exhibits Scope: statewide Oklahoma Rule 34 permits documents and exhibits used in videoconference proceedings to be transmitted electronically, with original exhibits transferred after the proceeding unless the judge orders otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Any pleading, other document, or exhibit used in a proceeding conducted by videoconferencing may be transmitted between the court's location and any remote site by electronic means, including, but not limited to, facsimile, scan, or email. [Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote witness notice Scope: statewide For Oklahoma district-court videoconference witness testimony, Rule 34 generally requires a notice of intent 30 days before the proceeding and allows objections within 10 days, subject to judicial discretion. Evidence excerpt: A proponent of a witness via videoconferencing technology at any hearing or trial shall file and serve on the opposing party a notice of intent to present testimony by videoconferencing technology at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled start of such proceeding. [Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### courtroom electronic devices Scope: statewide Oklahoma's uniform civil jury instruction directs jurors not to use electronic devices while court is in session and prohibits texting, posting, blogging, or broadcasting about the trial. Evidence excerpt: At this time, turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices. Do not use any electronic devices while court is in session in this case. [Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instruction 1.0: Use of Electronic Devices and Research Prohibited](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=479101) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8163/kenneth-l-buettner/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8163/kenneth-l-buettner/) - [Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8163/kenneth-l-buettner/) - [Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384) - [Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instruction 1.0: Use of Electronic Devices and Research Prohibited](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=479101) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8163/kenneth-l-buettner/) - [Wikidata: Kenneth L. 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