The Office of the Governor of the State of Arkansas
08/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2026 14:44
Sanders Appoints Cory Cox as Special Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Cory Cox will serve as a Special Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas, replacing Justice Barbara W. Webb, who Chief Justice Karen Baker has certified is temporarily unable to serve in her role as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Arkansas. Cox's appointment will conclude on December 31, 2026, or upon the return of Justice Webb, whichever comes first.
"Cory is a highly accomplished attorney, has decades of government experience, and is a dedicated public servant. As we pray for Justice Webb's recovery, I know Cory has the character and work ethic to serve on the Court and uphold our Constitution. I'm deeply grateful for his service in this role," said Governor Sanders.
"I'm deeply honored that Governor Sanders has trusted me to serve in this capacity. I pray that Justice Webb makes a full and speedy recovery. Until that time, I look forward to working with the Court's other justices to uphold Arkansas law and protect and defend the rights of Arkansas citizens," said Cory Cox.
Cory Cox Bio:
Cory Cox has served as a special justice on the Supreme Court of Arkansas on a variety of past cases and currently works as the founder of Cory Cox Consulting. Cox began his career as Assistant Legal Counsel and Deputy Legal Counsel in the Office of Governor Mike Huckabee, focusing on criminal justice issues. His later service in state government included work at the Arkansas Insurance Department, the Office of the Commissioner of State Lands, the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and as Legislative Director and Chief of Staff in the office of the Arkansas Attorney General.
Cox graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Arkansas Tech University, and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas - Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law.
He has served on a variety of boards and task forces during his time in public service, including on the Arkansas Sentencing Commission, the Arkansas Criminal Code Revision Commission, the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board, and as an elected School Board Member of the Perryville School District. Cox resides in Perryville with his family.
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