Muscogee (Creek) Nation Confirms New Criminal Court Judge

For Immediate Release
March 8, 2022
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Confirms New Criminal Court Judge

Lisa Otipody-Herbert brings over 23 years of Judicial experience

(Okmulgee, OK) – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation has bolstered its court system, with the confirmation of a new Criminal Court Judge. During a Regular Session meeting on February 26, the National Council confirmed the nomination of Lisa Otipody-Herbert.

This move is a continuation of the Nation’s commitment to build capacity in it’s judicial branch.

“We have taken several steps internally in the last year and a half to strengthen our justice system to meet the demands of our post-McGirt responsibilities,” MCN Principal Chief David Hill said. “Whether it be adding officers on the ground, or cooperative agreements, or more prosecutors and Judges in the courtroom, it all goes toward making sure we are doing all we can to have the capacity and resources we need.”

Otipody-Herbert, a citizen of the Comanche Nation, brings over 23 years of judicial experience to the Muscogee bench and has served several different tribal Nations as a Judge in various capacities.

“I am so thrilled to serve the (Muscogee) Nation on its criminal dockets,” Judge Otipody-Herbert said. “I think this is such an exciting time, the Nation has a good and established court system, I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Representative Mark Randolph sponsored the tribal resolution that nominated Judge Otipody-Herbert. Further information on the MCN District Court, including dockets and a court calendar, can be found at

www.creekdistrictcourt.com or at 918-758-1400.
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