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David McKenzie

Oklahoma City, OK

Licensed for 33 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Personal Injury

Language

English

About

  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. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

Language

English

Contact

210 Park Avenue Suite 3030Oklahoma City, OK, 73102210 Park Avenue Suite 3030Oklahoma City, OK, 73102

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jamie
November 30, 2019

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.

Shannon
October 21, 2019

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.

Charles
August 24, 2019

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.

anonymous
July 30, 2019

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!

Rachael
July 9, 2019

I came to David scared and feeling hopeless. This, being my first time to have ever been in trouble, I had no idea what to expect going forward in my case. David not only talked me through everything, but made me feel 100% comfortable with the game plan as we proceeded forward. He is an absolute professional and also extremely friendly. He made me feel like more than just a client on his list and answered all of my questions and concerns. He made me feel like a human being whose life mattered and made sure that I was always in the loop about what was going on with my case. I am beyond happy about how David handled my case and he made what started out as a very scary situation, into something that I was able to face head on and walk through with dignity. If you are in need of legal help, I cannot say enough about David. He is hands down the best. Thank you David for everything you have done and continue to do!

anonymous
March 20, 2019

David is very professional and comforting while also keeping it honest and up front. He handled my case perfectly and was able to have me aqquitted of my charges. i recommend david to anyone that is in need of legal representation because i know he will take care of business.

Lori
March 7, 2019

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!

anonymous
January 31, 2019

Attorney David McKenzie was very professional and dependable during his representation of me. When I would call David he would always take the time to listen to my concerns no matter the severity and would always have thorough answers and explainations. He never treated me like a criminal although I technically was. Because of David McKenzie I have a renewed lease on my life and freedom.

Joseph
October 17, 2018

Gave me the best legal advice I have ever had, not only that he never made me feel like I was a paycheck. He treated me with respect, returned my calls quickly, and handled my issue very fast. He always made me feel comfortable and always acted professionally. If I ever needed his help again I would not hesitate to hire him. One of the most knowledgeable and ethical attorney's I have ever met. All around just a great lawyer and person.

Lisa
October 17, 2018

David McKenzie is an extremely thorough attorney who made us feel at ease during this difficult legal process. My boyfriend received a gun charge after protecting himself at his home. After a two year legal battle, David was able to get the charges dropped. We can now feel like we can breathe again.

Jamie
November 30, 2019

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.

Shannon
October 21, 2019

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.

Charles
August 24, 2019

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.

anonymous
July 30, 2019

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!

Rachael
July 9, 2019

I came to David scared and feeling hopeless. This, being my first time to have ever been in trouble, I had no idea what to expect going forward in my case. David not only talked me through everything, but made me feel 100% comfortable with the game plan as we proceeded forward. He is an absolute professional and also extremely friendly. He made me feel like more than just a client on his list and answered all of my questions and concerns. He made me feel like a human being whose life mattered and made sure that I was always in the loop about what was going on with my case. I am beyond happy about how David handled my case and he made what started out as a very scary situation, into something that I was able to face head on and walk through with dignity. If you are in need of legal help, I cannot say enough about David. He is hands down the best. Thank you David for everything you have done and continue to do!

anonymous
March 20, 2019

David is very professional and comforting while also keeping it honest and up front. He handled my case perfectly and was able to have me aqquitted of my charges. i recommend david to anyone that is in need of legal representation because i know he will take care of business.

Lori
March 7, 2019

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!

anonymous
January 31, 2019

Attorney David McKenzie was very professional and dependable during his representation of me. When I would call David he would always take the time to listen to my concerns no matter the severity and would always have thorough answers and explainations. He never treated me like a criminal although I technically was. Because of David McKenzie I have a renewed lease on my life and freedom.

Joseph
October 17, 2018

Gave me the best legal advice I have ever had, not only that he never made me feel like I was a paycheck. He treated me with respect, returned my calls quickly, and handled my issue very fast. He always made me feel comfortable and always acted professionally. If I ever needed his help again I would not hesitate to hire him. One of the most knowledgeable and ethical attorney's I have ever met. All around just a great lawyer and person.

Lisa
October 17, 2018

David McKenzie is an extremely thorough attorney who made us feel at ease during this difficult legal process. My boyfriend received a gun charge after protecting himself at his home. After a two year legal battle, David was able to get the charges dropped. We can now feel like we can breathe again.

Jamie
November 30, 2019

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.

Shannon
October 21, 2019

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.

Charles
August 24, 2019

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.

anonymous
July 30, 2019

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!

Rachael
July 9, 2019

I came to David scared and feeling hopeless. This, being my first time to have ever been in trouble, I had no idea what to expect going forward in my case. David not only talked me through everything, but made me feel 100% comfortable with the game plan as we proceeded forward. He is an absolute professional and also extremely friendly. He made me feel like more than just a client on his list and answered all of my questions and concerns. He made me feel like a human being whose life mattered and made sure that I was always in the loop about what was going on with my case. I am beyond happy about how David handled my case and he made what started out as a very scary situation, into something that I was able to face head on and walk through with dignity. If you are in need of legal help, I cannot say enough about David. He is hands down the best. Thank you David for everything you have done and continue to do!

anonymous
March 20, 2019

David is very professional and comforting while also keeping it honest and up front. He handled my case perfectly and was able to have me aqquitted of my charges. i recommend david to anyone that is in need of legal representation because i know he will take care of business.

Lori
March 7, 2019

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!

anonymous
January 31, 2019

Attorney David McKenzie was very professional and dependable during his representation of me. When I would call David he would always take the time to listen to my concerns no matter the severity and would always have thorough answers and explainations. He never treated me like a criminal although I technically was. Because of David McKenzie I have a renewed lease on my life and freedom.

Joseph
October 17, 2018

Gave me the best legal advice I have ever had, not only that he never made me feel like I was a paycheck. He treated me with respect, returned my calls quickly, and handled my issue very fast. He always made me feel comfortable and always acted professionally. If I ever needed his help again I would not hesitate to hire him. One of the most knowledgeable and ethical attorney's I have ever met. All around just a great lawyer and person.

Lisa
October 17, 2018

David McKenzie is an extremely thorough attorney who made us feel at ease during this difficult legal process. My boyfriend received a gun charge after protecting himself at his home. After a two year legal battle, David was able to get the charges dropped. We can now feel like we can breathe again.