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Founder of GIFFORD LAW, P.L.L.C. in Oklahoma City, Mr. Gifford is a former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, tribal court judge, a former state prosecutor, and former Army JAG defense counsel, prosecutor, and Staff Judge Advocate with a nationwide practice specialty in complex litigation in White Collar/Criminal Defense (including Pardons and Commutations), Civil Rights, Family Law, Native American Law, Military Law, and Government Contracting. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the ACLU; the Board of Directors for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; Board of Directors for the Oklahoma County Bar Association; and...

Luke is a graduate of Stillwater High School ('95) and Oklahoma State University (B.A.- History) ('00) and the University of Tulsa (J.D. - '06).
After interning for both the Tulsa Co. Public Defender's office and the Payne County District Attorney's office he opened Anthony Law Firm in Stillwater and has limited his practice to criminal defense.
Luke is an "AV rated" attorney by Martindale Hubbell and has twice been named a "Rising Star" by SuperLawers.
Luke has served in numerous volunteer roles both in his local community and bar association.

Oklahoma personal injury lawyer Paul S. Martin has been honing his craft for more than 30 years now. He received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1987, and has since achieved outstanding outcomes for hundreds of clients. He is one of the few attorneys in the United States to join the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Elite Lawyers of America for obtaining more than a million dollars for a client through a single settlement or trial verdict. Mr. Martin is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern and...

Wayne earned his J.D. Degree from the University of Arkansas in 2002 and his LL.M in Taxation from the University of Missouri in 2003. Wayne has extensive experience in taxation, estate planning, real estate and general business law drawing on decades of business experience prior to entering the practice of law having first obtained his B.S. in Accounting from Northeastern State University in 1990. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, wills and trusts, contract and transactional law, business and commercial law, contracts, real estate, taxation and business litigation and appeals.

Wayne is admitted to practice before...

Matthew R. Price is an attorney in Muskogee and partner at Hammons & Price, PLLC. He represents clients in criminal defense and family law. Mr. Price served as an Assistant District Attorney in Muskogee County from January of 2016 through December of 2017.

Mr. Price earned his Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies Education from Northeastern State University in May 2012. He received his Juris Doctor from the OU College of Law in May 2015.

Mr. Price is admitted to practice law in the courts of the state of Oklahoma, the United States District Court for Eastern District of Oklahoma, the United...

A native of Oklahoma, Michael J. O’Rear now proudly gives back to his community by representing accident victims as an Oklahoma personal injury attorney. Mr. O’Rear previously worked as an oil and gas attorney, where he obtained extensive knowledge of oilfield practices. This knowledge serves him as a civil litigator when dealing with oilfield accident cases, which are all too common in the state. His practice is not limited to this area, however, as he also represents a wide array of accident victims, including dog bites, car accidents, slip and falls, and more. He is licensed to practice in all...

Halli A. Martin earned distinction for her legal skills even before completing law school. While attending the University of Oklahoma College of Law, she was a member of the National Moot Court team and National Health Law Moot Court Team. She graduated in the top 10% of her class and was awarded 3 American Jurisprudence Awards for highest grade in Agency and Partnership, Trial Techniques, and Counseling and Negotiation. These honors, and vigorous work, landed her recognition by the Order of the Coif, a prestigious society for exceptional legal students. Ms. Martin works in the Martin Jean & Jackson Stillwater...

Larry V. Simmons is an experienced federal civil rights attorney and a veteran Oklahoma trial lawyer with 30+ years of courtroom experience. Mr. Simmons has successfully conducted more than 150 jury trials, thousands of bench trials, motion hearings and other judicial and administrative proceedings. He has successfully tried cases to juries in federal, state and municipal courts and in every one of his listed practice areas. Clients receive unmatched personal service, frank and honest advice, and aggressive representation of their interests.

I am a Midwest attorney by training and an Oklahoman by choice.


I begin by making sure that I personally understand what it is that my clients want to accomplish, and then I do everything in my power to get them the best possible outcome.


Whether it is drafting an estate plan, probating an estate, fighting for custody of a child, or representing a business through complex litigation, I have the experience my clients have come to depend on.


As an attorney in Tahlequah, I offer legal services like estate planning, business representation, and custody and divorce in Tahlequah,...

More than 30 years experience, including 24 years as a District Court Judge, 8 years as a criminal prosecutor, and a special appointment by the Governor of Oklahoma to serve on the Emergency Appellate Division of the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Caleb Harlin graduated cum laude from Oak Brook College of Law and passed the California Bar in 2010. He worked for the next several years as an off-site attorney, living in his home state of Oklahoma, while practicing personal injury, employment law, and civil litigation for two California law firms.

He has assisted in certifying a nationwide class-action lawsuit and participated in a Ninth Circuit appeal that resulted in a published decision.

In order to get licensed to practice in Oklahoma, Caleb graduated summa cum laude from a second law school—Oklahoma City University School of Law—and passed the Oklahoma Bar in 2018....

John has actively engaged in the private practice of law in Stillwater, Payne County, and surrounding Counties since 1979 in the following practice areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce, Custody, Famiy Law, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, DUI, Tickets, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate, Real Estate, Trials, General Practice

Any criminal charges in Oklahoma - whether for felony or misdemeanor offenses - can be very harsh. With her wide range of legal knowledge and ability, Debbie L. Smith can provide you with an efficient and effective defense when you are in need. Your case could greatly benefit from the help and experience of a defense attorney who will work tirelessly on your behalf in order to help enhance your chances of a positive outcome in your case. Debbie Smith's experience as the Noble County Assistant District Attorney gave her great insight to become an effective criminal defense attorney. Ms....

A native of McAlester, Attorney Jeff Herrick has provided bankruptcy assistance to individuals, couples and businesses located in the Eastern District of Oklahoma for nearly twenty-seven years. Mr. Herrick has attained Martindale Hubbell's "AV Distinguished" peer rating for 2019, indicating preeminent legal ability and the highest standard of ethics.

Prior to beginning his career in the law, Mr. Herrick attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Political Science, graduating in 1989. Mr. Herrick then attended the Oklahoma City University School of law where he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1992....