Sarah Capp

Professional career

• Sarah E. Capp is a judge of the Franklin County District Court in Arkansas, presiding over the Charleston and Ozark districts, and is also elected as a judge for District 3, Position 1 of the Arkansas Court of Appeals, taking office January 1, 2027
• held a position as City Attorney for Altus, Special Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court (2015), and on
• Managed her own law firm (Robbins & Capp, 2006–2012) and was a part-time public defender in Franklin County
• She leads the Smart Justice District Court Initiative in Johnson County, which addresses root causes of crime—such as homelessness, substance abuse, unemployment, and lack of access to resources—by connecting defendants to housing, treatment, employment, and mental health services

Education

Additional information

• Arkansas Court of Appeals — Elected in March 2026 for District 3, Position 1; assumes office January 1, 2027.
• held the role of Arkansas State Representative for District 82 (2017–2021), chair of the House Rules Committee and member.
• Franklin County District Court — Charleston & Ozark Districts, also covering Johnson County.
• District 7 State District Court — Serves Franklin and Johnson Counties, with departments in Charleston, Ozark, Altus, Clarksville, Coal Hill, and Lamar.
• Known for her rehabilitation-focused approach to justice.
• held the role of President of Big Brothers/.
• Her philosophy: “Everyone that walks into a courtroom has a backstory... we have to meet people where they are and propose solutions that empower them to change their stories”.