Chad Greer | Tulsa Criminal Lawyer

• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association

My client was charged with rape, sodomy, delivery of a controlled drug, and several other charges. The alleged victims were his daughter and her friend (both 14-16 years at the time of the allegations). My client also had 2 prior felony convictions for Rape. At a jury trial, both girls testified to the charged allegations, the State also produced DNA evidence and presented it against my client. The jury found my client NOT GUILTY on all counts. However, it was very difficult to overcome the prejudice of my client's 2 prior rape convictions, where each of those 2 victims testified to a prior separate rape. I overcame the DNA evidence by, prior to trial, consulting with a former police DNA technician. I utilized what I learned to form a destructive cross-examination of the State's chemist. Thankfully, justice was served and my client was set free rather than serving a probable life sentence for crimes that he did not commit.

As a former state and federal prosecutor, I always tried to be fair in seeking justice. During my tenure with the state and federal government, I forged connections with judges, court staff, prosecutors and defense attorneys. I developed a reputation for being tough and also fair. I was termed, "The velvet hammer". When I did go to trial, I secured lengthy verdicts. I obtained, at that time, the lengthiest verdict in the history of Tulsa County (10 life sentences running consecutively for a rapist). I have also been tenacious and persistent in my defense practice, always trying to think outside the box. I was able to persuade the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma to dismiss a case against my client because of evidence that I discovered through persistence in the case at hand. I also have represented Law Enforcement Officers in federal court, who were charged with corruption, robbery and delivery of controlled drugs. I have developed an ability, begun as a state and federal prosecutor, to sense what cases need to be worked out and which cases need to go to a trial.

A client should hire a lawyer with the the following qualities: passionate, dedicated, hardworking, and knowledgeable. It is important they get along well with judges, court staff and prosecutors, have a proven track record of success, are creative, and also possess a clear sense of justice.

It is always beneficial to foster and maintain positive relationships with court staff, judges, prosecutors and other defense attorneys. Understanding the everyday workings of the courthouse and the particular proclivities of each jurisdiction can benefit your client.

I can provide information about charges, potential punishment, bondsman and bond amounts, a probable fee range that I would charge and information on possible payment plans that I could accept in a particular case.

Regarding a potential client, I would prefer to know the actual/potential charges, the prior criminal history and in what part of the criminal case timeline is the potential client (arraignment, preliminary hearing, awaiting jury trial).

I provide a perspective as a former Assistant District Attorney and former Assistant United States Attorney that affords me the ability to acutely determine the merits of a criminal case. I can evaluate all possible defenses and determine the best course of action for the client. Also, I have conducted over 130 felony jury trials (state and federal court). Together, I have been victorious in trial as a prosecutor and and as a Defense attorney in over 95% of my trials. I have an excellent working knowledge of creative alternatives to prison in order to keep my clients out of the Department of Corrections.

The most rewarding aspect of my job lies in getting a case dismissed by a judge, prosecutor or jury when my client is truly innocent of the charges. Also, it is rewarding to win a case when my client's constitutional rights were violated.

I enjoy working out, yoga and mixed martial arts. I love to spend quality time with my family.

I have worked for local organizations that help the less-fortunate members of my community.