Meet Judge Caroline Wall
Judge Caroline Wall is a native Tulsan, fourth-generation Oklahoman, and experienced trial court judge who has proudly served the community for 16 years as Tulsa County District Judge, Office No. 1. Elected by the people four times, Judge Wall has earned a reputation for making tough decisions, upholding constitutional rights, and faithfully applying the law without judicial activism.
A 1982 graduate of Edison High School, Judge Wall earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Deeply rooted in her community and faith, she was raised in First Methodist Church in downtown Tulsa, where she continues to attend services with her mother, Carole Ashcraft. She is also a devoted grandmother, affectionately known as "Grami," to three grandsons.
Throughout her life, Judge Wall has remained committed to serving others, particularly women, children, and families. Her extensive community involvement includes volunteering with Marquette, Bishop Kelley, and Edison schools, Girl Scouts, Family Promise, and the Junior League of Tulsa. She is a past president of the Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic and a former board member of Resonance Center for Women.
Judge Wall has also demonstrated leadership within the legal community, serving as past president of the Hudson Hall Wheaton Chapter of the American Inns of Court. During her leadership, the chapter received the organization's highest honor at the National Celebration of Excellence, held at the United States Supreme Court.
Throughout her judicial career, Judge Wall has presided over hundreds of jury trials, including first-degree murder cases, death penalty cases, and complex civil litigation. Her extensive courtroom experience, sound judgment, and commitment to the rule of law have established her as a respected and experienced member of the Tulsa County judiciary.
Judge Wall understands that the fair and effective administration of justice depends on judges who possess the experience, integrity, and courage to make difficult decisions, even when those decisions are unpopular. She believes every individual deserves a fair and impartial court, free from bias and prejudice, where the law is applied consistently and constitutional rights are protected.
With 16 years of judicial service, Judge Caroline Wall brings the proven experience, integrity, and steady leadership Tulsa County needs. Her continued service on the civil bench is essential to maintaining stability, accountability, and public confidence in the District Court.
Judge Wall has served the people of Tulsa County with pride and distinction, and she remains committed to upholding the Constitution, faithfully applying the law, and ensuring the fair administration of justice for every citizen.
Judicial Leadership
Appointed by Oklahoma Secretary of State to the Court on the Judiciary, trial judge serving for two year term from 2023-2025 handling cases filed by the Oklahoma Supreme Court to prosecute district judges for judicial misconduct which resulted in their removal.
Chief of Civil Division, Tulsa County District Court 2017, 2020
President, Hudson-Hall-Wheaton Chapter, American Inns of Court 2017
National Award recipient as President of HHW Inn at American Inns of Court, Celebration of Excellence at U.S. Supreme Court, 2017
Master of the Bench, American Inns of Court
TU Law Judicial Intern Program
Mentor, Tulsa County Bar Association Mentorship Program
Judge, National High School Mock Trial Association
Chief of Criminal Division, Tulsa County District Court, 2005
President’s Award, Tulsa County Bar Association, 2004
Oklahoma Bar Association, Family Law Section, former Officer
Professional & Community Affiliations
Oklahoma Bar Association, Member
Oklahoma Bar Foundation, Women in Law Section, Oklahoma Lawyers for America’s Heroes
Tulsa County Bar Association, Member
Tulsa County Bar Foundation, Fellow
Tulsa County Bar Association, Bench and Bar Committee
Hudson-Hall-Wheaton Chapter, American Inns of Court, Master of the Bench
Junior League of Tulsa, Sustainer
Juliette Low Leadership Society, former Member, Scholarship Committee to the Board of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
Resonance Center for Women, former Member of the Board
Past President, Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Northwestern University Alumni Association
Loyola University of Chicago Law School Alumni Association
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rotary Club of Tulsa
Federalist Society
American Legion, Post One, Auxiliary Member
Marine Corps League, Albert E. Schwab Detachment #857, Lifetime Associate Member
CLEET certified in firearms
Tulsa Zoo, Annual Member
Discovery Lab, Annual Member
Philbrook Museum, Annual Member
Tulsa Botanical Garden, Annual Member
Phi Alpha Delta legal scholarship fraternal organization
NRA, Lifetime Member
Jenks Chamber of Commerce, Member
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Gamma Chapter & Tulsa Alumni Chapter
Alpha Chi Omega, Woman of the Year, Tulsa Area Alumni Panhellenic

