Robert J. Gladwin at a glance
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Robert J. Gladwin
Judge · Arkansas Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- Nonpartisan judge for District 3, Position 1 of the Arkansas Court of Appeals, serving since 2003 and currently not seeking re‐election in 2026
- He also held the role of Chief Judge of the Arkansas Court of Appeals from January 2013 to January 2017
- District Judge, Prairie Grove (1986–2002)
- City Court Judge, Lincoln (1986–2000)
- 1981–1984: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Washington County
Education
- University of Arkansas — B.A. (1978)
Additional information
- The Arkansas Court of Appeals was created in 1978 and expanded to its current 12 seats in 1997.
- held the role of a judge in Arkansas for 40 years at the conclusion of his 2026 term.
- Washington County Circuit Court Magistrate (2002)
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Arkansas Judiciary publishes electronic-hearing Zoom resources and court-user guides for remote proceedings.
Zoom Guides for Court UsersArkansas Judiciary: Electronic Hearings With Zoom ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Arkansas Judiciary publishes state-district-court digital audio recording guidance as an official court resource.
AOC Provisional Guidelines for Digital Audio Recording in State District CourtsArkansas Judiciary: District Courts ↗
Sources
Identity source checked August 22, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 22, 2026.
Arkansas Judiciary official judicial roster
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