Background
Russell, David L. was born on July 7, 1942 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Lynn and Florence E. (Brown) Russell.
Russell, David L. was born on July 7, 1942 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Lynn and Florence E. (Brown) Russell.
Oklahoma Baptist University (Bachelor of Arts). University of Oklahoma (Juris Doctor).
Assistant attorney general, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, 1968-1969;
legal adviser to governor, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, 1969-1970;
legal adviser, Senator Dewey Bartlett, Washington, 1973-1975;
United State Attorneys for Western district Oklahoma, Department Justice, 1975-1977, 81-82;
partner, Benefield & Russell, Oklahoma City, 1977-1981;
chief judge, United States District Court (western district) Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, since 1982.
Lieutenant commander Judge Advocate General Corps, United States Navy, 1965-1968. Member Oklahoma Bar Association, Federal Bar Association (president Oklahoma City chapter 1981), Order of Coif (alumnus member).
Married Dana J. Wilson, April 16, 1971;1 child, Sarah Elizabeth.