About

Robert Donald Gifford II is a fantastically experienced attorney in Oklahoma City with a various heritage in federal prosecution, tribal regulation, military regulation, and greater.

Robert Donald Gifford II is the founding father of GIFFORD LAW, P.L.L.C. in Oklahoma City. With a wealth of revel in as a former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, tribal court judge, nation prosecutor, and Army JAG protection counsel, prosecutor, and Staff Judge Advocate, Mr. Gifford has a national exercise focusing on complicated litigation in numerous areas.

His practice regions encompass White Collar/Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family Law, Native American Law, Military Law, and Government Contracting. Mr. Gifford has held management positions in the felony community, serving as the Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Associations Criminal Law Section and at the nation bars Board of Governors.

As a tribal member of the Cherokee Nation, Mr. Gifford also serves as a tribal court decide for five Native American tribes and as a Special Judge for the City of Oklahoma City. Additionally, he's a retired Colonel from the Army Reserves with over 23 years of active and reserve service. His contributions to prison academia consist of serving as an adjunct regulation professor at three regulation faculties, teaching courses on Trial Practice, Military Law, Indian Gaming, and National Security Law.

With his large revel in and determination to serving his customers and network, Robert Donald Gifford II is a reputable and done lawyer in Oklahoma City.

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CLE 2019- Robert D. Gifford: Native Americans as Witnesses & Jurors - Considerations & Perspective

CLE 2019- Robert D. Gifford: Native Americans as Witnesses & Jurors - Considerations & Perspective
Parents file lawsuit against Stillwater Public Schools over distance learning plan
State of Oklahoma and local tribes reach agreement for criminal jurisdiction after Supreme Court dec
Hamdan loses attempt to call 9/11 mastermind as witness
Edmond man found guilty on 7 charges in Kenya sexual abuse trial
Human Trafficking
New details revealed against attorney, bail bondsman accused of sex with young girls
Legal Issues

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
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
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Certificates

Master Military Justice Pracitioner
United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
District of Nevada, U.S. District Court Jurdictions
District of Nevada, U.S. District Court
2001
Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals Jurdictions
Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
Since 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Jurdictions
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Since 2005
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Jurdictions
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Since 1998
Various Tribal Courts Jurdictions
Various Tribal Courts
Since 2000
Western District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Court Jurdictions
Western District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Court
Since 1999
Army Court of Criminal Appeals Jurdictions
Army Court of Criminal Appeals
Since 2007
Oklahoma Jurdictions
Oklahoma
Since 1996
10th Circuit Jurdictions
10th Circuit
Since 2000
Kaw Nation Tribal Court Jurdictions
Kaw Nation Tribal Court
Since 2009
9th Circuit Jurdictions
9th Circuit
Since 2002
Eastern District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Court Jurdictions
Eastern District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Court
Since 2000
Western District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court Jurdictions
Western District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court
1997
Northern District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Court Jurdictions
Northern District of Oklahoma, U.S. District Court
Since 1999
U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
U.S. Supreme Court
Since 1999

Experience
  • Associate District Judge - Seminole Nation
    Seminole Nation Tribal Court
    2019
  • Lawyer and Founder
    GIFFORD LAW P.L.L.C.
    2018
  • Judge, Civil Trial Docket
    Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
    2018
  • Associate Supreme Court Justice
    Comanche Nation Supreme Court
    2018
  • Chief Judge - Iowa (Ioway) Tribe
    Iowa (Ioway) Tribal Court
    2018
  • Chief Judge - Kaw (Kanza) Nation
    Kaw (Kanza) Nation Tribal Court
    2009
  • Chief Judge - KTK
    Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Tribal Court
    2021
  • Special Judge
    Oklahoma City Municipal Court
    2018
  • Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps
    United States Army Reserve
    2000
  • Senior Trial Lawyer
    Gungoll, Jackson, Box & Devoll, P.C.
    2016
  • Associate Supreme Court Justice
    Iowa (Ioway) Tribe of Oklahoma
    2013
  • 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
Education
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United States Army War College
M.S. (2015) | Strategic Studies
Graduation year: 2013
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University of Oklahoma College of Law
J.D. (1996) | Law
Graduation year: 1993
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Southwestern College
B.A. (1993)
Graduation year: 1989
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Professional Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Lifetime has membership
2016 - Current
Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Professional Association
Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
has membership
2016 - Current
Oklahoma County Bar Association Professional Association
Oklahoma County Bar Association
has membership (former member of Board of Directors)
2013 - Current
Oklahoma Bar Association s Military & Veteran s Law Section Professional Association
Oklahoma Bar Association s Military & Veteran s Law Section
has membership (Chair)
2012 - Current
Federal Bar Association Professional Association
Federal Bar Association
has membership
2007 - Current
Oklahoma Bar Association s Criminal Law Section Professional Association
Oklahoma Bar Association s Criminal Law Section
Chair-elect (2018)
2007 - Current
Oklahoma Indian Bar Association Professional Association
Oklahoma Indian Bar Association
has membership
2007 - Current
Judge Advocate s Association Professional Association
Judge Advocate s Association
Lifetime has membership
2007 - Current
Oklahoma Bar Association
                        
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Oklahoma Bar Association  # 17034
has membership
1996 - Current
Oklahoma Bar Association Professional Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
Board of Governors
2013 - 2016
Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
  • Conditional Fees
    On a case by case basis.
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