M. John Kane IV

Matthew John Kane IV is an American attorney serving as a justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Kane was appointed the state's highest court by Governor Kevin Stitt in 2019. He served a two year term as chief justice from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2025. He had previously served as the vice chief justice from 2021 to 2022.

Education

Chief Justice Kane graduated from Pawhuska High School. Kane earned a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University where he was recognized as one of the Top Ten Graduating Senior Men. Chief Justice Kane was awarded his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

Career

Kane began his career practicing law with his father and grandfather's law firm, Kane, Kane & Kane Law Offices, P.C. in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He served as an assistant district attorney and later as an administrative law judge for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Support Division.

State judicial service

From 2005 to 2019, Kane served as district judge for the 10th Judicial District in Osage County. Kane served as Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court for 2023-2024.

Personal life

Kane is the great-grandson of Matthew John Kane, a member of Oklahoma's first Supreme Court. He is married to Cyndi "Hyacinth" Kane, author, entrepreneur and friend of Ree Drummond.