Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
Robert Gifford
Of Counsel
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
Business Law
Contract Law
Corporate Law
Government Contracts
Litigation
Military Law
White Collar Law
Robert Gifford
Of Counsel
Located in Oklahoma City, Robert D. Gifford is an extremely talented leader, litigator, and advocate for his clients. Mr. Gifford’s commitment to serve is demonstrated through his experiences as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), his impeccable career as an Army Judge Advocate through the rank of Colonel, as a Judge for various tribes throughout Oklahoma, and as a trusted attorney for businesses and individuals throughout the United States. He is a tireless professional who can be counted on for his legal acumen in the most complex cases.
Education
2015 Master of Strategic Studies @ United States Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
1996 Juris Doctor @ University of Oklahoma College of Law –
Articles Editor, American Indian Law Review; Who’s Who (American Law School Students); Secretary, National Native American Law Students Association; National Moot Court Team (NALSA); Intern, Cleveland County District Attorney’s Office (’95-’96); Judicial Extern (Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals); Intern, Oklahoma Tax Commission (’94-’95); Intern/Legal Clerk (Cherokee Nation)
1996 Triple Major Graduate (Marketing, Mass Communications, & Film) with a Minor in Business Administration @ Southwestern College; Rhodes Scholar applicant on behalf of College; Honors Graduate; Varsity Football, Varsity Track and Field, Academic All-Conference.
Admissions
State of Oklahoma, United States Supreme Court, United States District Court: Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma, Eastern District of Oklahoma, and District of Columbia.
Robert Gifford's Background
As a former federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Nevada and Oklahoma, Mr. Gifford is highly adept in federal investigations and white collar defense. While serving with the DOJ, Mr. Gifford’s experiences included serving as Anti-terrorism Advisory Coordinator, Human Trafficking Coordinator, and a Tribal Liaison for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Prior to becoming an Assistant United States Attorney, he jump started his legal career working for the Cherokee Nation, as Assistant District Attorney in Tulsa, and as an Active Duty Army Judge Advocate with tours at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Mr. Gifford is a tribal member of the Cherokee Nation and currently serves as a Chief Judge for both the Kaw Nation and Iowa Tribes. He is also an Associate Judge for the Miami and Seminole Tribes and a Justice for the Comanche Nation Supreme Court.
Mr. Gifford’s prosecution and diverse legal experiences bolster Ridenour Law Firm’s bench to offer competent and capable white collar defense nationwide.
Mr. Gifford enjoyed an active duty and reserve career in the Army for over 20 years and advanced to the rank of Colonel. In addition to his time at Fort Sill, Knox, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, he mobilized on active duty to the “War Courts” at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In that capacity, Mr. Gifford served as the Legal Spokesman to the world-wide media and Deputy Director of Legal Operations.
In addition, Mr. Gifford was competitively selected and graduated from the prestigious United States Army War College where he earned a Masters of Strategic Studies. Mr. Gifford’s military experiences are a tremendous value to Ridenour Law Firm.
Robert Gifford's Personal Life
Mr. Gifford is a devoted husband and father of three daughters. He loves Oklahoma and military history and has a passion for Native American culture.