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February 2026 Bar Exam Results
The Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners announced results from the February 2026 Oklahoma Bar Exam. 106 applicants took the exam, 55 applicants passed – pass rate 52% Download the list that includes everyone who has met all requirements to be admitted to the bar. Exam results and admission status have been uploaded to the applicant portal…
Read more...Bar Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2026
The Oklahoma Bar Association congratulates these members who reach significant milestone anniversaries in 2025. 70 Years MUSKOGEE COUNTYRobert Bowman Manke, MuskogeePITTSBURG COUNTYJohn A. Allford, McAlesterPOTTAWATOMIE COUNTYRobert Howard Jones, ShawneeTULSA COUNTYThomas Wilson Brown, Tulsa OUT OF STATECharles M. Blackard, Arden, NCGerald Kenneth Hornung II, Shelburne, VT 60 Years BECKHAM COUNTYGary Phillip McGinn, Elk CityCADDO COUNTYJohn William…
Read more...Two teams representing the Academy of Classical Christian Studies in Oklahoma City earned the honor of competing in this year’s Oklahoma High School Mock Trial Championship. The teams met for the final round of competition on March 3 in Tulsa at the Page Belcher Federal Building and U.S. Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma.…
Read more...Member Resignations | 2026
For 2025 resignations, click here. The following members have resigned as members of the association and notice is hereby given of such resignation: Jan. 7 OBA# 17633, Richard Joseph Giannecchini; 7 Canborne Way; Madison, CT 06443-3446 OBA#3915, Tracey Lynne Harris Stout; 5209 Keystone Creek Ct; Fort Collins, CO 80528-8556 OBA#35842, Weston Allen Mills; 7301 Broadway…
Read more...In Memoriam – 2026
Honoring OBA members we have lost 2026 March Patrick Ralph Abitbol of Claremore died Jan. 4. He was born Nov. 10, 1956, in Casablanca, Morocco, and attended schools in Bradford, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Buffalo State University in 1974 and received his J.D. from the TU College of Law in 1980. Mr. Abitbol began his legal career as the assistant district attorney for Rogers, Mayes and Craig counties,…
Read more...Reinstatements | 2026
To see 2025 Notices of Reinstatement, please click here.The following suspended members of the Oklahoma Bar Association have complied with the requirements for reinstatement, and notice is hereby given of such reinstatement: Jan. 22, 2026OBA# 15986, Barbara Tuttle Lanier; 6816 Fawn Canyon Dr; Oklahoma City, OK 73162-6641 Feb. 11, 2026OBA #20782; Gregory William Milstead; 517…
Read more...Member Resignations | 2025
For 2024 resignations, click here. The following members have resigned as members of the association and notice is hereby given of such resignation: Jan. 13 OBA# 15722, Leslie Virginia Batchelor; 1450 Duffner Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73118 OBA# 13641, Mary Karen Dale; 4121 E 47th St; Tulsa, OK 74135-4736 OBA# 12501, Susan Stidham Brandon; 2213…
Read more...Applicants for February 2026 Bar Exam
The Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct impose on each member of the bar the duty to aid in guarding against the admission of candidates unfit or unqualified because of deficiency in either moral character or education. To aid in that duty, the following is a list of applicants for the bar examination to be given Feb.…
Read more...OBA to Reimburse Client Losses
The Oklahoma Bar Association Clients’ Security Fund will pay nearly $147,000 to 10 people who lost money or other property from the dishonest conduct of their attorney. The association is reimbursing money to the clients of seven deceased, suspended or former lawyers whose dishonest actions led to the losses. OBA President D. Kenyon Williams Jr.…
Read more...In Memoriam – 2025
Honoring OBA members we have lost 2025 December Doyle Wayne Argo of Norman died June 9, 2024. He was born March 24, 1947, in Norman. He graduated from Norman High School in 1965 and attended OU from 1965 to 1969, where he completed the Air Force ROTC program. Mr. Argo served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 to 1973,…
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