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# Larry E. Joplin

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, 1994-present
- American judge who served on the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals from November 1994 until his retirement in January 2020
- 1978–1982: Partner, Wheatley & Joplin

### Education


### Additional information

- Larry Joplin | | | Justice of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals | | Incumbent | | Assumed office November 1994 | | Appointed by | David Walters | | Succeeded by | Trevor Pemberton | | | | Personal details | | Born | (1946-08-09) August 9, 1946 (age 79) Oklahoma City | | Spouse | Susan Colley | | Children | 3 | | Alma mater | University of Oklahoma | | Profession | Law | | | Larry E. Joplin is an American judge currently serving on the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals.
- Retired on January 1, 2020, succeeded by Trevor Pemberton
- In 2016, 60.68% of voters supported his retention.
- He was retained by voters in 1996, 1998, 2004, 2010, and 2016.
- Governor David Walters appointed Joplin to District 4, Office 2 of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals in November 1994.
- Date of birth: 1946-08-09
- Joplin was born in Oklahoma City and graduated from high school there before earning a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma and a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

## 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/8179/larry-e-joplin/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8179/larry-e-joplin/)
- [Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8179/larry-e-joplin/)
- [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/8179/larry-e-joplin/)
- [Larry Joplin](https://ballotpedia.org/Larry_Joplin)
- [Larry Joplin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Joplin)

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