Gary Johnston Dean

Upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in July 1966, I moved to Pryor, Oklahoma, as an Associate of well known and famous trial lawyer, Tony Jack Lyons. We soon became partners. We had a LOT of Criminal Business, and I assisted in, or tried about 39 homicide cases. Only had one client receive prison time, and that was for a very minimal sentance. I personally tried what is believed the first Murder case in Oklahoma, with a defense of "Extreme Domestic Violence". My client shot her husband to death with a shotgun, in front of more than 15 of his family members. Not guilty verdict, and my client walked free, after almost a year in jail. In 1982, I branched out on my own, and had a very successful business corporate, and general practice. I was local counsel for a number of Fortune 500 companies located in the Mid-America Industrial Park. In January, 1999, I was appointed as a Special District Judge for the 12th Judicial District of Oklahoma, serving Rogers, Mayes, and Craig Counties until retirement in 2010. I resumed my law practice in 2015

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Since 1966

10th Circuit

Since 1967

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1967

Special District Judge

Oklahoma District Courts

1999 - 2010

Served Mayes, Rogers, and Craig Counties, 12th Judicial District of OKlahoma. Extensive work as Settlement Judge, and Domestic Dockets.

Chair of Family Law Section

Oklahoma Bar Association

1997 - 1998

Received Presidential Citation for Outstanding Service to the Bar.

Membership Chair

Family Law Section, Oklahoma Bar Association

1992 - 1996

Grew Section membership from 500, to over 1,500 during my service. Was frequent seminar speaker on comuter issues.

University of Oklahoma College of Law

J.D. (1966)

1963 - 1966

Honors: Leo Whinnery Award for top student in Wills and Trusts.

Activities: Member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity.

University of Oklahoma

B.B.A. (1963) | Finance and Accounting

1958 - 1963

George Washington University

1960 - 1961

Family Law Section, Oklahoma Bar Association  # 2248

Chair Emeritus

2000 - Current

Young Lawyers Division, Oklahoma Bar Association  # 2248

Member Emeritus

1999 - Current

Family Law Section, Oklahoma Bar Association

Member

1992 - Current

Activities: Membership Chair, and Section Chair, and Board of Directors

Oklahoma State Bar  # 2248

Criminal Law Section

1991 - Current

Oklahoma State Bar  # 2248

Member

1966 - Current

Activities: Past Chairman Family Law Section. Elected one of 2 persons Named Chair Emeritus of the Section. Also named as Emeritus member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Q. Do I have a good chance of getting custody of my little brother?

March 1, 2024

A: You should consult an experienced family law attorney to help you. Good luck.

Q. so her stepfather wants to adopt her, her biological father has not seen or made contact with her in 5 years

October 26, 2023

A: As long as bio dad has not paid child support for the past 13 months, an adoption without consent can proceed.

Adoption is a complicated matter, you should retain an experienced family law attorney to help you.

Q. Can a divorce decree be enforced if the spouse hasn't adhered to the final decree if said spouse passes away

December 29, 2022

A: Rhonda, you really need a lawyer to help you with this! Many will let you pay the retainer in installments. Good luck to you.