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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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Posted by Lonnie | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer...Cool Man!
This man is very committed to his clients. I know this because I am his client. He has so much confidence in court. I'm immediately put at ease when he speaks. I recommend this man for any issue where you need good repress and defense! Look at his record and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Accused wrongfully by OKC PD
We needed help to protect our business and personal reputation. David was recommended to us by an another attorney that I have known for years. David has been responsive and effective with his knowledge and timely actions. If you need someone to help you, that has experience and knowledge along with ...
Posted by Traci | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
EXCELLENT CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
I hired David McKenzie after being unjustly arrested. He has been extremely professional and genuinely cares about my case and the potential problems it could cause me and my career. He is very forthright and aggressive in his representation. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of criminal defen...
Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Best criminal defense attorney ever!!
If you want the best trial lawyer in the state to handle your case, then look no further. Some lawyers tell you what you want to hear, but David McKenzie will tell you what you need to hear. He quickly assessed my case and gave me his opinion about the best options available, and I am glad I took hi...
Posted by Crystal | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer
I would recommend David to anyone who wants the job done right. He is an amazing person and will not let you down. He has done an awesome job on my case and will do nothing but the best to help you out.
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