Adam is a devoted father of two teenage daughters

Born and raised in Stilwell, Oklahoma, Adam Panter grew up in a hardworking family with deep roots dating back to the 1830s, when his ancestors settled in northeast Oklahoma. His father instilled in Adam the values of hard work and responsibility, while his late mother emphasized faith, family, and service. A committed Christian, he has been a member of the First Christian Church since he was saved as a boy.

After graduating from Stilwell High School in 1999, Adam attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played on the OU football team from 1999 to 2003, including the 2000 National Championship season. That experience on the field, along with earning his bachelor’s degree, reinforced the discipline, teamwork, and leadership that would later define his career in public service.

Adam interned with private law firms and the Cleveland County District Attorney’s Office while attending Oklahoma City University School of Law. Upon passing the bar exam, Adam immediately began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties and later in Oklahoma County.

2008 to 2016 – served as an Assistant District Attorney (District 23)

2016 to 2019 – served as First Assistant District Attorney (District 23)

2019 to 2022 – served as an Assistant District Attorney (District 7)

2022 – current  – serves as District Attorney (District 23) after being appointed in 2022