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Oklahoma Law and Law Enforcement

Hear and learn from the oral histories of Oklahoma's lawyers, judges, police officers, and other members of law and law enforcement in Oklahoma.

Learn From These Influential Oklahomans

Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher

Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher

Civil Rights Activist

Her son, Bruce, tells the story of his pioneering mother who became the first African-American to attend OU's law school.

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Buddy Fallis

Buddy Fallis

Tulsa County District Attorney

As a prosecutor for Tulsa County, he has taken some of the most notorious criminals to court.

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Dobie Langenkamp

Dobie Langenkamp

Oil & Gas Attorney

Raised with a rich family oil legacy, he practiced oil and gas law, served in the Carter administration, and founded his own company.

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Don E. Pray

Don E. Pray

Attorney

Although he grew up "in a garage," Don worked hard and achieved great success in his life while helping others along the way.

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E. C. Mullendore III

E. C. Mullendore III

Mullendore Murder

Sheriff George Wayman recalls with intriguing detail the story of the Mullendore Murder.

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Harry Stege

Harry Stege

Tulsa Police Captain

Third-generation officer with a reputation for being a hardworking, innovative, and supportive leader.

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James R. Jones

James R. Jones

Politician and Lawyer

His distinguished career in politics includes time spent on LBJ's staff, as well as serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.

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Joe Morris

Joe Morris

Former US District Court Chief Judge

A lover of law whose remarkable career includes serving as U.S. District Court Chief Judge.

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Lee Roy West

Lee Roy West

Federal Judge

"Life should be fun." Wests's refreshing motto has been his guide for over 80 years.

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Marian Opala

Marian Opala

Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice

From the Polish underground to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

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Norma Eagleton

Norma Eagleton

Public Official and Lawyer

A pioneering public official and true servant to her community and fellow citizens.

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Phil Kennamer

Phil Kennamer

1934 Tulsa Murder

This 1934 high society murder turned Tulsa upside down and grabbed national headlines.

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Ray Feldman

Ray Feldman

Community Leader

A lover of the law and human rights, anthropology, nature, and -- most of all -- his wife Nancy.

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Robert Henry

Robert Henry

Judge

A life in pursuit of justice -- Robert has served the law as a judge, lawyer, and educator.

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Sam P. Daniel

Sam P. Daniel

Attorney

Inspired by his childhood neighbor, Alfred P. Murrah, Sam had 50+ years of experience practicing law.

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Stephanie Seymour

Stephanie Seymour

U.S. Court of Appeals Judge

With a strong will and encouragement from family, she's been blazing trails for women in law since 1965.

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Stephen Jones

Stephen Jones

Attorney for McVeigh

Timothy McVeigh's defense attorney believes that there is more to the story.

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