David McKenzie

David McKenzie

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oklahoma City, OK
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

401 N Hudson Ave, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

I specialize in felony jury trial litigation. I have tried 200 criminal jury trials with an approximately 70% acquittal rate in those trials where a verdict has been reached.

39 years | 5,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Oklahoma for 37 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 1988

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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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5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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...osecution he was wrong. The respect one can see when Mr. McKenzie walks into the courtroom by both the judge and prosecutors is possible.

Posted by Shannon | October 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense

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 ...for his clients. He amazed me all three times. I’m currently a free man that only spent 11 months in jail, and 1 year in prison. He was able to get me out on my one year review. I was originally facing 45 years in the penitentiary. I did exactly what he told me to do and now I am free. I believe he is the best of the best. Thank you from me, my wife, my kids and grandkids. I am on a mission to maximize the opportunity he has given me with each and every day. I know I would have never been free without him representing me. Thank you sir. You saved my life.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 ...as the best of the best!

Posted by Lori | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This attorney should be your ONLY CHOICE

David is a very professional. He is respected in the legal arena. He helped get my son out of trouble where he could have spent time in prison and or owed thousands of dollars had we gone with the attorney we originally consulted. David gives you the facts about what your choices are and he gives it ...to you straight and helps you understand clearly the consequences of each option in front of you. He also made us feel like family and that he was fighting for us just as he would someone in his own family. My son felt like David truly cared for him as I did as well. He is a bulldog! He won't let the other guy have the upper hand. I couldn't be more pleased with him and is service, not just because he won but because of the way he handled the case and how straight up he was with my son. Including talking with him as a mentor and telling him to get his life together and go make something of yourself instead of making these choices that negatively affect you life because he saw potential in him. David is the only attorney that I would ever recommend to anyone if they ever found themselves in a situation that required his services! I just cannot say enough positive things about him, his associate and his office personnel. They are simply "Top of the line" in my book! I can't say thank you enough!

Posted by David Miedel | June 16, 2016 | Litigation

Outstanding in his field

It is my pleasure to recommend David McKenzie to anyone seeking the best in his profession. David has been my legal advisor, consultant and representative for over 30 years. There is no one I would trust more to represent me in any legal matter. If you are looking for the best, look no further. D...avid is not only my legal representative; he has been my friend for over 40 years. There is nobody I would trust more. His knowledge of the law, litigation experience and respect among his peers is undeniable.

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David McKenzie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew McRorie

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is an amazing trial attorney."

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Angela Singleton

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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JOHN CHAFFIN

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan King

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Marcy Fassio

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Lawrence Goodwin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Glen Hickerson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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. ."

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Keegan Harroz

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas McKenzie

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Riley Mulinix

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Lawrence Goodwin

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Glen Hickerson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marcy Fassio

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Union

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2015 - 2016

Oklahoma Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Chair 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

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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

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