Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorney
William H. Campbell
An Experienced Advocate Who will Stand Up for Your Rights:
For over 25 years, Attorney William Campbell has defended more than a thousand citizens from criminal charges in both State and Federal Courts. His firm, William H. Campbell, Attorney at Law specializes in handling all types of criminal matters, no matter how large or small.
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Of course not. Why hire a State Court lawyer to handle a Federal Court case? If your case is pending in Federal Court you need a lawyer who has the knowledge and experience to immediately start to defend you. The penalties in Federal Court are as harsh as any in this country and the Federal Government intends to see that you get as much time as they can give you. Having an attorney with more than 25 years of Federal Criminal experience is a powerful weapon to have on your side. It’s your life and your freedom. Get the right experience, right now. (for more information click here)
William Campbell has a well-earned reputation for fighting hard for each client and obtaining the best possible results, whether that means preventing a charge from being filed, taking a case to trial, or negotiating the best possible deal. Attorney Campbell's passion and calling in life is to represent people, and in his hundreds of jury trials has never been a prosecutor.
Contact Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorney William Campbell today for exceptional legal representation within the following areas:
- Racketeering
- White Collar Crime
- Murder
- Assault and Battery
- Sex Crimes
- Arson
- Kidnapping
- Burglary
- Drug Offenses
- I-35/I-40 Drug Traffic Stops
- Federal Crimes
- Gun Use Allegations
- Internet Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Robbery
- Theft and Fraud
- Courts Martial
- Art. 15’s
- Member Separating Boards
Attorney William Campbell attests that hard work, dedication and critical attention to detail are the foundation of every successful verdict he achieves. An example of this service philosophy was a case in which Mr. Campbell successfully got two arrests, a confession and eight and one-half ounces of cocaine thrown out due to an illegal search and seizure. In another recent case he obtained a ruling from the court determining the police had illegally obtained statements from the client and the court would not let the prosecution use the ill-gotten statements.
A Strong Defense is Important to Your Case:
Individuals convicted of a crime in Oklahoma, whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury, are subject to, among other penalties: fines, imprisonment, probation and community service. Defending your criminal case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future. Attorney William Campbell understands your confusion, your fear and feelings of being overwhelmed when you are arrested and charged with a crime. He understands that people make mistakes or sometimes get caught up in situations not of their making and that such conduct should not be punished so harshly.
The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorney William Campbell will navigate you through this complicated legal process. Mr. Campbell prides himself on his record of straight talk with clients. No "false promises" --just real advice for real problems. He will tell you what you need to know, not necessarily what you would like to hear.
If you or someone you know needs the skilled legal representation of an experienced Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorney, call William H. Campbell, Attorney at Law today at 866-289-0514, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange for your free consultation. While Attorney Campbell's practice is based in Oklahoma County, he will go from McCurtain County to Cimarron, Sequoyah to Ellis, Love to Kay and Harmon to Ottawa counties.
Practice Areas and Legal Definitions
Domestic Violence:
Domestic violence is any physical, emotional, sexual or other violence that takes place between people who may be married or not married; heterosexual, gay, or lesbian; living together, separated or dating. Domestic violence can be criminal and include physical assault: hitting, pushing and shoving, etc., sexual abuse: unwanted or forced sexual activity, and stalking. Domestic violence charges can have a serious impact on your life.
Felony Crimes:
Felony Crimes involve drug and narcotics charges, arson, burglary, armed robbery, murder and/or attempted murder, rape and/or sexual assault, kidnapping and aggravated assault and battery. A felony conviction is a serious matter that can result in a substantial state prison sentence and the potential loss of certain privileges and Constitutional rights of U.S. citizenship, such as the right to possess a firearm or the right to vote.
Misdemeanors:
Misdemeanors are more serious than petty offenses, but much less serious than felonies. Misdemeanors typically result in imposition of such punishments as a fine or a jail sentence not exceeding a year. If a jail sentence is imposed, it is served at a local, city or county jail rather than a state or federal prison (penitentiary). In many jurisdictions and in certain types of cases defendants who can't afford an attorney are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney in a misdemeanor case. Unlike felonies, misdemeanors are usually handled by special courts with abbreviated procedures, such as a city court or municipal court.
Serious Violent Crimes and Murder:
By definition, a violent crime is a behavior by persons, against persons or property that intentionally threatens, attempts or actually inflicts physical harm. The seriousness of the injuries to the victim(s), whether or not guns or other weapons were used and/or whether or not the alleged perpetrator has a criminal record will determine the seriousness of the charge. Most violent crimes are considered felonies and are subject to be considered a "strike" in a state that has adopted three strikes laws. Violent criminal charges can include: aggravated assault, arson, assault and battery, domestic violence, hate crimes, homicide, larceny, rape, manslaughter, mayhem and murder.
One of the most serious areas is homicide - killing a person, whether lawfully or unlawfully. Justifiable homicide and excusable homicide are lawful homicides, while criminal homicide, negligent homicide, reckless homicide and vehicular homicide are unlawful homicides. Unlawful homicide comprises the two crimes of murder and manslaughter.
White Collar Crimes:
High-tech professionals, corporate executives and clergy who are criminally charged for offenses such as corporate theft, counterfeiting, embezzlement, forgery, hacking, fraud, tax evasion, bank fraud, identity theft or bad checks are often referred to as "white collar" offenders and are prosecuted for white collar crimes. In some cases, first-time offenders are convicted and sent to prison, even with no prior criminal history. An arrest and conviction for one of these crimes can have a serious impact on your life.
Sex Crimes:
Sex crimes can include such charges as: Child Abuse, Child Pornography, Date Rape, Failure to register (as a Sex Offender), Indecent Exposure, Internet Porn, Lewd Conduct, Marital Rape, Molestation, Obscenity, Pedophilia, Pornography, Prostitution, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sodomy and Statutory Rape. Most sex crimes are considered felonies and require convicted defendants to continually register themselves as publicly recognized sex offenders with the local and state authorities where they live and work. Charges of sexual misconduct carry extremely serious penalties and these crimes are commonly punished more severely than any other crime except murder. Sexual misconduct is seldom witnessed by anyone other than the accuser and accused and the risk of conviction of an innocent person is drastically higher in these cases.
Drugs and Narcotics Charges:
Drugs and Narcotics laws have tried to keep up with the changing perceptions and real dangers of substance abuse. By 1970, over 55 federal drug laws and countless state laws specified a variety of punitive measures, including life imprisonment and even the death penalty. To clarify the situation, the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 repealed, replaced, or updated all previous federal laws concerned with narcotics and all other dangerous drugs.
Most states have laws that give different treatment to possession of different categories of drugs (i.e. prescription drugs, marijuana, crystal methamphetamine), and also make a distinction in the offense charged as to whether a small amount of the drug was found with the defendant (personal use) or a larger amount (intent to sell or distribute, trafficking, I-35/I-40 Drug Traffic Stops). A conviction on a drug charge of any magnitude, even a small amount of marijuana, can seriously affect your present and future employment chances, your education, your reputation and your freedom.
Courts-Martial:
A court-martial is the military's version of going to trial. The rules for a court-martial are unique and in some areas provide more protections than courts in the civilian jurisdictions. There are three types of court-martial: Summary Court-Martial, Special Court-Martial, and General Court-Martial. Special and General Courts-Martial should never be attempted without counsel. A conviction by Special or General Court-Martial is a federal conviction and the member can be confined in federal prison. These are very serious matters.
Art. 15. Also Known as Non-Judicial Punishment (NJT):
Any commanding officer may, in addition to or in lieu of admonition or reprimand, impose one or more disciplinary punishments for minor offenses without the intervention of a court-martial. These punishments can be somewhat negotiated and result in a lower punishment, based on the member’s otherwise relevant history.
Administrative Separation Boards:
Administrative Separation Boards (Admin Boards) and Boards of Inquiry (BOI) are forums in which a member of the military service may be processed for an administrative discharge. They are not punitive in nature. However, they can have serious consequences in terms of prematurely ending military careers. Whether properly convened or not these separations generally leave the member in a separated non-retirement posture.
If you or someone you know needs the skilled legal representation of an experienced Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorney, call William H. Campbell, Attorney at Law today at 866-289-0514, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange for your free consultation.
Professional Profile
Mr. Campbell began his legal career when he received his Legal Intern license in 1980, while still in law school. As an intern with a highly respected Oklahoma City criminal defense lawyer, he learned the extent Federal and State Governments would go to obtain convictions. When he became a fully licensed attorney in 1982, he opened his private practice which has been in continuous operation since that time. While the practice has engaged in many areas of the law, the primary focus has been criminal defense. One aspect of the firm which this focus benefits is the ability to spot potential criminal prosecutions in matters which on the surface appear to be either civil or administrative. Mr. Campbell has made these observations on many occasions and forewarned the client of the possible criminal aspects of their case. Many of these have resulted in the filing of criminal charges which the client was, by reason of the firm's foresight, ready to defend.
The firm makes a detailed study of the facts of the case, provided first by the client, and the anticipated evidence of the prosecution, then measures those against the legal requirements as stated by the State or Federal law. Mr. Campbell believes that a strong defense is built on a position of strength not surrender. It is the policy of the firm that every criminal case accepted for representation is treated as a matter which will be tried to a jury. By taking this approach, the prosecution is presented with a resolute and determined defense intent on representing the best interests of the client. The result of such approach, has over the years, proven to be more advantageous to the client than taking a "just get me a plea bargain" approach. In cases where a plea is appropriate, the willingness to try the case will often make the prosecution more reasonable in negotiations.
If you or someone you know needs the assistance of an experienced Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorney, please contact William H. Campbell, Attorney at Law today at 866-289-0514, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange for your free consultation.
FIRM ADDRESS:
William H. Campbell, Attorney at Law
925 NW Sixth Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: 866-289-0514
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:
- William Campbell
Statement of Practice:
Criminal Defense, Driving While Intoxicated, White Collar Crime, Racketeering, Death Penalty, Murder, Assault and Battery, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes.
Education:
- BA -Oklahoma City University - 1977
- JD - Oklahoma City University - 1981
Professional Experience:
- Administrative Law Judge
- Judge Advocate, State Department of Oklahoma American Legion
- State Department of Education
Professional Memberships:
- Oklahoma and American Bar Associations
- Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Federal Bar Association
- Phi Alpha Theta
Admitted to Practice in the Following Jurisdictions:
- 1982, Oklahoma
- U.S. Supreme Court
Special Recognition:
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Agency and Partnership Law
Seminars:
- "State and Federal Racketeering Law, Comparison and Application," - Oklahoma Assembly of Presiding Judges, 1995, 1998
Military Service:
- U.S. Air Force, 1968-1979
Hobbies:
- In his limited spare time Mr. Campbell is an avid instrument rated pilot.
- He also enjoys spending time in the outdoors where he has hunted many North American big game animals including deer, elk and bears.
- When time permits he enjoys watching his favorite college or professional football, baseball and basketball teams play.
- Three face drug charges here after capture in OKC (The Daily Ardmoreite)
Three Healdton residents, charged in a methamphetamine manufacturing case, who fled the area rather than have their day in court two weeks ago, faced the judicial music Monday when they appeared before a judge from the county jail. - Board vote in closed session breaks law (Tulsa World)
The Tulsa City-County Library Commission conducted business and voted during a closed session Wednesday in violation of the state's open meeting law. - Judge Greg Brewer resigns (McKinney Courier-Gazette)
The 366th District Court Judge said an offer for a "career change" with a private company prompted him to resign. A Collin County District Court Judge who has overseen several high profile criminal and civil cases will resign from the bench. - When the going gets tough, trade (The Oklahoman)
There’s been lots of talk about how Oklahoma City is avoiding the recession. We’re all hiding out in a bunker of economic toughness in the center of the country.How has the city survived such a monetary firestorm?Bartering.This is a trend that I wasn’t aware of until recently, but two criminal cases have brought it to my attention.A pharmacist charged with first-degree murder in the shooting ... - Strip Club Incident Leads To Investigation (KOCO 5 Oklahoma City)
Two Oklahoma City police officers are on paid leave while under investigation for an alleged shooting outside a strip club. - Two Oklahoma City police officers under investigation after strip club shooting (The Oklahoman)
Two Oklahoma City police officers are under investigation after witnesses said one of the officers fired a shot from a vehicle outside a strip club near Reno and Meridian. The incident occurred two weeks ago at Night Trips on S. Vermont. Sgt. Jennifer Wardlow said the officers, whose names have not been released, are on paid administrative leave while police investigate. Witnesses said an ... - Shot by police : Homicide victim fatally struck by bullet during rescue attempt (NWAnews.com)
A police bullet and multiple stab wounds were responsible for the death of 26-year-old Jill Ulmer on Friday night. (Northwest Arkansas Times) - Negligent homicide charges considered in pileup (The Springfield News-Leader)
A Willard man driving a tractor trailer that crashed into several vehicles and killed 10 people could be charged with multiple counts of negligent homicide if he is found to be responsible for the crash, Oklahoma prosecutors say. - Investigation continues in Oklahoma City officer-involved death (The Oklahoman)
Oklahoma City police have identified the man shot by police Saturday outside a northwest Oklahoma City residence as Peter Crawford, 22, and the police officer who shot him as James Williams.Crawford was armed with a handgun when he ignored Williams’ commands to drop the weapon outside the house at 7300 NW 112, police Sgt. Jennifer Wardlow said.A friend of Crawford’s called police because of a ... - Pharmacist appears in court (The Express-Star)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The attorney for a pharmacist charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a would-be robber asserted Friday that most Oklahoma residents believe that the druggist was justified.
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