About
Founder of GIFFORD LAW, P.L.L.C. in Oklahoma City and Of Counsel to the countrywide company of Sullivent & Fontanez,, Mr. Gifford is a former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, tribal court docket choose, a former state prosecutor, and former Army JAG protection recommend, prosecutor, and Staff Judge Advocate with a national practice strong point in complex litigation in White Collar/Criminal Defense (which includes Pardons and Commutations), Civil Rights, Family Law, Native American Law, Military Law, and Government Contracting. Mr. Gifford has also previously served as is the Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association s Criminal Law Section, and previously served at the state bar s Board of Governors and because the Chair of the Military & Veteran s Law Section.
Mr. Gifford is a tribal member of the Cherokee Nation, also serves as a tribal court docket decide for 5 Native American tribes, Special Judge for the City of Oklahoma City, and a retired Colonel from the Army Reserves with over 22 years of active and reserve service, a former Editor at the American Indian Law Review, and has served as an adjunct regulation professor at 3 law faculties teaching Trial Practice, Military Law, Indian Gaming, & National Security Law.
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- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- White Collar Crime
- Military Law
- Veteran s Benefits
- Native American Law
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Costs
- Payment With Credit Card
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Conditional Fees
On a case by using case basis.
Certificates
United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Associate District Judge (Domestic Violence)
Seminole Nation Tribal Court
2019 - Associate Supreme Court Justice
Comanche Nation Supreme Court
2018 - Lawyer and Founder
Gifford Law, P.L.L.C.
2018 - Judge, Civil Trial Docket
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
2018 - Chief Judge
Iowa Tribe District Court
2018 - Special Judge
Oklahoma City Municipal Court
2018 - Associate Justice
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Supreme Court
2012 - Chief Judge
Kaw Nation Tribal Court
2009 - Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps
United States Army Reserve
2000 - Senior Trial Lawyer
Gungoll, Jackson, Box & Devoll, P.C.
2016 - Assistant U.S. Lawyer, Tribal Liaison/Human Trafficking Coordinator/Anti-Terrorism Coordinator
United States Lawyer s Office, Western District of Oklahoma
2006 - Assistant U.S. Lawyer, Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator
Assistant United States Lawyer s Office, District of Nevada
2001 - Assistant District Lawyer (Felony/Violent Crime; SANE Nurse Trainer; Death Penalty Review; Child Abuse Review)
Tulsa County District Lawyer s Office
2000 - Trial Counsel/Defense Counsel/Legal Assistance Lawyer
United States Army Judge Advocate General s Corps
1996
Educations
Graduation year: 2013
Graduation year: 1993
Graduation year: 1989
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