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David McKenzie
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Biography
I am a jury trial attorney admitted to practice law in Oklahoma in October 1988. I am admitted in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the Tenth Circuit United States Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. I have tried more than 250 criminal jury trials (including approximately 50 murder cases) and 6 civil jury trials. I teach continuing legal education courses for the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in the areas of Constitutional Law, Voir Dire, Cross-examination, Cross-examination of medical experts, legal ethics, the Oklahoma Evidence Code, witness preparation, Opening Statements and Trial Practice and have done so for the past 15 years. In 2009, I invented the concept of a mock trial using "Clarence Darrow Award" recipients (given annually each year by the Oklahoma Criminal Lawyers association to the outstanding criminal jury trial lawyer in Oklahoma) in cooperation with the Oklahoma Bar Association. I am a frequent lecturer at area colleges and universities in the area of criminal law and justice. I have been AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell for 26 years and have never had less than an AV Preeminent rating. I was named a Super Lawyer in 2008 in the area of criminal defense. In June 2013, I was named a top lawyer in both Criminal Law and Appellate Practice by Martindale Hubbell. I am an on-camera legal analyst for KFOR television in Oklahoma City appearing both live and via video. I have successfully tried cases in Oklahoma and Texas. I have argued before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals and Tenth Circuit. Member of the Bench and Bar and the Rules of Professional Conduct committees of the Oklahoma Bar Association. In May 2015, I became an adjunct professor of law at the Oklahoma City University School of Law. In 2018, I was elected to the Oklahoma Bar Association's Board of Governors. I have practiced law in Oklahoma, California, Kansas and Texas.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
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39 years | 5,000 cases
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Licensed in Oklahoma for 37 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1988
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Location
Law Offices of David McKenzie
401 N Hudson Ave, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
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David McKenzie's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Brilliant legal mind
Professor McKenzie is the best and the brightest in the Oklahoma City criminal defense field. He has more jury trial experience than any other lawyer currently practicing in the metro area. He was able to get my son’s felony case dismissed by carefully, analyzing the evidence and explaining to the pr...
Posted by Jamie | November 30, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great attorney!
I’ve known David for years in a personal capacity and he is the first person I refer to all my family and friends. His attention to detail and prompt communication are second to none.
Posted by Shannon | October 21, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Honest Dedicated and Reliable
David was upfront, honest and to the point from the moment I Met him. He represented me on 3 different occasions. He was able to do what no one else could. I have the utmost respect for him and the way he represented me. He knows the laws, he knows the system and he knows exactly how to make it work ...
Posted by Charles | August 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Former Client
I retained David to represent me I a difficult situation I got myself into. David handled this matter with the utmost competence and fought very hard to protect me. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome.
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommend
As a newly admitted attorney, I highly recommend David McKenzie. He was instrumental in helping me be able to get sworn in to the Oklahoma Bar Association after a past criminal situation was blocking the way. Professor McKenzie is held in the highest esteem by the legal community, and he is regarded ...
David McKenzie's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is an amazing trial attorney."
"David McKenzie is an amazing attorney and well respected through out the community. He is extremely knowledgeable and his experience as a trial attorney is hard to beat. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"David is a well respected trial attorney. Not only has he been successful in the courtroom but has passed his knowledge and engraved his love for justice into the hearts and minds of young lawyers including myself. I endorse this lawyer and his award winning abilities."
"I have known David for years, when I was a prosecutor and now as a fellow defense attorney. He is an excellent trial attorney. If I ever got arrested, I would definitely call David!"
"David is one of the Very best criminal defense attorney's in OKC! He has won several awards over his distinguished career and he is absolutely willing to go the distance for his clients. This man has had dozens, if not hundreds of not guilty verdicts and if you or a loved one is charged with a crime in Oklahoma, you should hire the best... Hire David."
"Mr. McKenzie has been a worthy adversary for over twenty years. He is a talented trial lawyer who has always zealously represented he clients. And although Mr. McKenzie never backs down from a fight, his professionalism is well respected by both his fellow attorneys and the judges he appears before. I whole-heartedly endorse Mr. McKenzie for anyone seeking a trial attorney in the greater Oklahoma City area. ."
"I have known David McKenzie for many years. He is a talented and experienced trial lawyer. Any client would be lucky for have him for legal representation. If I ever needed help, he is the lawyer that I would call."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is my brother, however, we have co-counseled on two cases, a First Degree Murder Case in Oklahoma City where we received a not guily and a assault family violence case in Fort Worth, Texas where the jury also returned with a not guilty verdict. David has been practicing for over 27 years and has excellent knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure. David excels in trial Practice and does an excellent job of representing his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Maurice Merrill Golden Quill Award, Oklahoma Bar Association
2014
Earl Sneed Award for Outstanding Contribution to CLE, Oklahoma Bar Association
2011
Barry Albert Award for Excellence in Advocacy, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010
Defender of the Year, Oklahoma Bar Association
1997
Clarence Darrow Award, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, David McKenzie Attorney and Counselor at Law
Associations
2015 - Present
Oklahoma Chapter of the American Civil Liberties UnionBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2015 - 2016
Oklahoma Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionChair Elect
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs. Hawthorne
Not Guilty
State vs. Harris
Not Guilty
State vs. Green II
Not Guilty
State vs. Coker
Not Guilty
State vs. Heath
Not Guilty
Education
1988
University of Oklahoma College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Small and Solo Practice Conference
Powerful Cross Examination
2016
Conference on Firearms and Firearm Safely
The Law of Self Defense
2015
Sixth Annual Barry Albert Memorial Mock Trial
Criminal Trial Practice
2014
The Barry Albert Memorial Mock Trial
Criminal Trial Practice
2014
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cross-Examination But Were Afraid to Ask
Criminal Trial Practice
2013
Lock and Load-Oklahoma Gun Law
Criminal Trial Practice
2013
Hearsay and the Confrontation Clause
Evidence & History
2012
To Testify or Not to Testify That is the Question
Criminal Trial Practice
2011
United States Supreme Court Update
Evidence
2011
The Second Annual Learning From the Oklahoma Criminal Jury Trial Masters
Criminal Trial Practice
2011
Maximizing Your Courtroom Firepower: What They Did Not Teach You in Law School Evidence Class
Evidence
2011
Cross-Examination of the SANE Nurse
Criminal Trial Practice
2011
2404 B Evidence and Jury Sentencing: A Constitution Crisis
Evidence
2010
Learning From the Oklahoma Criminal Jury Trial Masters
Criminal Trial Practice
2009
Learning From the Oklahoma Criminal Jury Trial Masters
Criminal Trial Practice
2008
Witness Preparation
Criminal Trial Practice
2006
Criminal Law Track
Evidence
Publications
2016
Oklahoma Bar Journal
Hearsay and the Confrontation Clause--The Apostle Paul, the American Revolution and Today
2014
Oklahoma Bar Journal
Lights, Camera, Bar Action. Ethical Implications of Extrajudicial Statements and Pre-Trial Publicity in Criminal Proceedings
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
I got convicted for DUI , gave lawyer 3000 & did not win the case, now want to terminate my probation and he is asking more $$$?
26 Aug 2015
Q&A
The person over me at work took a picture of me while I dozed off without me knowing and sent it to our bosses can I sue over it
20 Aug 2015
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AGG DUI and DPS hearing in Oklahoma
22 Aug 2015