Governor Stitt Appoints Matthew Todd Chesbro as Associate District Judge for Tulsa County

Governor Kevin Stitt today announced the appointment of Matthew Todd Chesbro as Associate District Judge for Tulsa County. Chesbro is an Oklahoma native from Stillwater and a career public servant who has spent most of his professional life prosecuting violent offenders and standing up for victims.

“Judge Chesbro is a no-nonsense, law-and-order judge who will bring justice in Tulsa County,” said Governor Stitt. “He’s spent years putting violent criminals behind bars because he understands the law, respects victims, and won’t tolerate chaos in our communities. I’m confident he will uphold the rule of law and make Tulsa safer.”

Most recently, Chesbro has served as a Special Judge for the Tulsa County District Court, where he was appointed in January 2024. Chesbro has served nearly 15 years as an Assistant District Attorney between the Tulsa County and Rogers County district attorney offices. Over the years, he has prosecuted some of Oklahoma’s most serious crimes, including murder, robbery, assault, and other violent offenses, and ensuring dangerous criminals were held accountable.

“I’m honored to serve the people of Tulsa County and am grateful for the trust Governor Stitt has placed in me,” said Judge Chesbro. “I will approach the role with fairness, integrity, and respect for the law.”

In addition to his legal career, Chesbro is widely recognized for his achievements in athletics. He was a standout wrestler at Oklahoma State University, a three-time NCAA All-American, the 1992 NCAA runner-up, and a member of two NCAA national championship teams. He was later honored by the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as an Outstanding American.

He began his legal career after earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1992 and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1996.

Chesbro’s headshot can be found here.