Robert L. Wyatt, IV Attorney

First Admitted: 1989, Oklahoma

Professional Webpage: https://wyattlaw.com/about-wyatt-law-office/bob-wyatt/

Bar/Professional Activity:

Elected to Board of Directors, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2008-Present), OCDLA President 2020-22, 2021-22, Sustaining member since 1998; Criminal Law Committee, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, 2012 – Present (Member); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1998 – Present (Life Member); Oklahoma Bar Association, 1989 – Present; Oklahoma County Bar Association; Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; OBA Criminal Law Section; Luther Bohanon American Inn of Court XXIII (Oklahoma City) (Barrister) (Past Member); National Institute for Trial Advocacy, diploma 1995; Phi Delta Phi (Past Member 1988-89); Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney (Member since 1999)
Oklahoma, 1989; U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, 1990; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma, 1991; U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1991; U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1991; Supreme Court of the United States 1993; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma, 2004; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2010; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2010; U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2021.
Life member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Routinely speak at Continuing Legal Education seminars on matters of federal and state criminal law (2002-present)

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Mr. Wyatt testified as an expert witness in a post-conviction action raised by Beverly Moore in state court. Later on federal habeas corpus review, the U.S. District Court recognized Bob Wyatt as an expert in criminal law and cited to his testimony. See Moore v. El Habti, CIV-09-985-G (Report & Recommendation, Doc. No. 244). , 2020
$1 Million plaintiff's verdict for student raped by teacher, 2018
United States v. DeLia, 906 F.3d 1212 (10th Cir. 2018), 2018
United States v. Hunt, 456 F.3d 1255 (10th Cir. 2006), 2006
Welch v. Sirmons, 451 F.3d 675 (10th Cir. 2006), 2006
United States v. Williams, 403 F.3d 1203 (10th Cir. 2005), 2005
United States v. Dazey, et al, 403 F.3d 1147, 66 Fed. R. Evid. Serv. 1194 (10th Cir. 2005), 2005
Fisher v. Senate of Oklahoma, 107 P.3d 556, 2004 OK 76 (Okla. 2004), 2004
United States v. McVeigh, 955 F.Supp. 1278 (D. Colo 1997), 1997
United States v. McVeigh, 954 F.Supp. 1441 (D. Colo. 1997), 1997
United States v. McVeigh, 918 F.Supp. 1467 (W.D. Okla. 1996), 1996
United States v. McVeigh, 940 F.Supp. 1571 (D.Colo. 1996), 1996
United States v. Avery, 34 F.3d 1517 (10th Cir. 1994), 1994
United States v. Migliaccio, 34 F.3d 1517 (10th Cir. 1994), 1994
State ex rel Dept. of Public Safety v. 1988 Chevrolet Pickup, 852 P.2d 786 (Okla. App. 1993), 1993
United States v. Madia, 95 F.2d 538 (8th Cir. 1992), 1992
Good v. Majors, 832 P.2d 420 (Okla. 1992), 1992
United States v. Custodian of Records Southwestern Fertility Center, 743 F.Supp. 783 (W.D. Okla. 1990), 1990
Creason v. Hon. Richard Perry, 801 P.2d 715 (Okla. 1990), 1990
Results may vary from case to case; however, this is a representative sample of results: • Federal investigation for smuggling & distribution of drugs dismissed • Federal bankruptcy fraud investigation closed after Wyatt's intervention • State court charges for Medicaid fraud - probation negotiated with no conviction • Prosecution declined in Medicaid Fraud after counsel intervention • Medicaid Fraud case reduced to misdemeanour gross injury to the public • Federal drug charges declined after intervention by counsel • Allegations of Medicaid Fraud against chiropractor - charges declined • Federal habeas granted in drug case in order to correct sentence obtained by other law firm • Federal client accused of defrauding employer of over $1 Million sentenced to only 6 months on guilty plea • Federal firearms trafficking case declined prosecution • Possession of 36 lbs of Meth Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing • Federal - split verdict on bank fraud; client sentenced to 48 months, but guideline sentence was more than 14 years and offer was 60 months • Probation in state court for distribution/manufacturing and importation of steroids • State lewd molestation charges dismissed at preliminary hearing • Police officer accused of sexual assault - pled to misdemeanour probation (no record) • Sexual battery charges dismissed • Federal - split verdict with 44 counts not guilty in police corruption trial facing life in prison and 4 felony counts of perjury with less than 4 years to serve • Federal drug case dismissed because of unlawful search • Federal white collar case dismissed • After a jury verdict of guilty, pleaded court for straight probation in Federal Antitrust case with $7M in commerce • In child molestation/touching case, client got only 2 years after a jury trial when "life" in prison was requested by prosecution • Not Guilty verdict for felony Assault & Battery with a deadly weapon (punishable up to 10 years in prison), but jury found client guilty of misdemeanour for reckless use of a firearm • "Child porn" charges avoided and investigation terminated for soldier after counsel’s intervention • Not guilty verdict for assault & battery on police officer and obstructing an officer during a felony arrest • Not guilty verdict for possession of child porn in federal court. • Rape charge against member of U.S. Navy dismissed and case terminated after appeal to Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals (highest Oklahoma criminal court) • Department of Defense fraud charge avoided and investigation terminated • Social Security fraud charge avoided and investigation Terminated • Tax fraud case dismissed after three years of litigation • Airline pilot avoided sexual "touching"/child abuse charge and investigation terminated • State "child porn" charge dismissed because prosecution could not prove who possessed the images - even though client had prior conviction for possession of lewd images • Rape charge against medical student dismissed because defense investigation proved "victim" lying • 14-Count federal "child porn" indictment dismissed because of Fourth Amendment ("search") violation • Acquittal (not guilty) on 106 Counts of securities fraud & money laundering • Forcible sodomy charge against foreign college student dismissed • Statutory rape ( sex with a minor child) charge dismissed • Embezzlement charge dismissed after preliminary hearing • State "child porn" charges dismissed against college professor after preliminary hearing • Evidence suppressed in "DUI with great bodily harm" and judge had to dismiss charges after preliminary hearing • Not guilty verdict in rape trial • Conviction reversed and sentence vacated in federal securities fraud case with orders to dismiss charges • Not guilty verdict in federal trial for Internet child solicitation & traveling across state lines for sex • "Seized money" returned to client after forfeiture hearing • Ghost Employee (fraud) charge reduced to misdemeanour • Health care fraud conviction against two doctors reversed with orders to dismiss charges. Each case and the results obtained are unique.

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Admitted to practice before the following courts: • Supreme Court of the United States • United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit • United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit • United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma • United States District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma • United States District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas • United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas • United States District Court, Western District of Texas • Oklahoma Supreme Court (all Oklahoma state courts) • Eligible for licensing in any federal district or appellate courts

Pro bono/Community Service:

Member, CJA Death Penalty Panel for federal courts in Oklahoma
Member, CJA Trial Panel for the federal courts in Oklahoma

Honors/Awards:

Top 50 Lawyers in Oklahoma , Top 50 Lawyers, Oklahoma Super Lawyers, 2023
Criminal White-Collar (OKC), Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2021
Top 50 Lawyers in Oklahoma., Top 50 Lawyers, Super Lawyers Oklahoma, 2020
Criminal Defense General Practice (OKC), Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2020
2020-21 President..., Elected President, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, 2020
2010-2020: U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers ® Best Law Firms (2010-present), Listed, U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers, 2020
Top 50 Lawyers in Oklahoma, Top 50 Lawyers, Oklahoma Super Lawyers, 2019
Criminal Defense White-Collar (OKC), Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2017
For contributions to justice related to the OKBomb investigation and trial, Reflections of Hope Award ..., Oklahoma National Memorial, 2015
Criminal Defense General Practice (OKC), Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2015
Criminal Defense White-Collar (OKC), Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2014
Criminal Defense General Practice (OKC), Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2013
2007-2021 Best Lawyers, Listed, Best Lawyers in America--White Collar Crime & Non-white Collar Crime (2007-present), 2007
2006-2020 Oklahoma Super Lawyers, Listed, Super Lawyers, 2006

Educational Background:

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma, B.S. 1986 summa cum laude, Honors: President, Pre-Law Club SOSU,Honors: President, Alpha Chi SOSU, Honors: President, President’s Club SOSU, Double Major: Business Administration & Economics, 1986

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Annually, Bob Wyatt updates his cheat sheet on Oklahoma Drug Crimes, with references to the applicable statutes, the ranges of punishment, and possible alternative crimes. , Author, Drug Crimes Cheat Sheet (Oklahoma), 2024
Bob Wyatt cataloged the Rules of Evidence for the State of Oklahoma with a comparison to the Federal Rules of Evidence in an easy-to-use flip chart for use in trial in state and federal proceedings. , Author, Evidence Objections Hot Sheet, 2023
Bob Wyatt outlined the various ways to impeach a witness, with statutory and case authorities. Additionally, he describes the methods of refreshing recollection and the use of other recorded recollection under the Oklahoma Evidence Code. , Author, Impeachment, Refreshing Recollectoin, & Recorded Recollection -- differences and when to use, 2024
Mr. Wyatt reviews and synthesizes the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and integrates the applicable statutes on the various criminal law and procedure topics in an easy-to-use flip chart. , Author, Federal Criminal Procedure--Summary Outline of Criminal Code and Rules with Practice Tips, 2023
Bob Wyatt presented on trial preparation techniques and the use of technology at the annual Cindy Foley New Lawyer's Program hosted by the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association. , Presenter, Trial Prep and Technology--OCDLA's Cindy Foley New Lawyers Program, 2024
Bob Wyatt has developed a unique discovery review process he calls the Traffic Light method. , Presenter, Traffic Light Discovery, 2024
Criminal Justice Act Panel (Trials) W.D. Oklahoma, 2000 – Present
Criminal Justice Act Panel (Death Penalty) W.D. & N.D. Oklahoma, 1998 – Present
CLE presentation concerning Brady, Giglio & Spoliation at the 2023 OCDLA Criminal Defense Institute, Speaker, Brady, Giglio, & Spoliation, OCDLA, Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2023
Discussion of the Traffic Light Method of Trial Prep , Speaker, Technology and Trial Preparation, OCDLA, 2023
Examines the legal ethics associated with advice to clients concerning the destruction of Social Media evidence. , Author, THE SOCIAL DILEMMA—Delete, Destroy, Discipline, The Gauntlet (OCDLA), Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2023
Tips for new and Solo Practitioners and the ethics related to a solo practice., Speaker, Going Solo -- Ethics and Business Practices, OCDLA, Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2022
Tips for new and solo criminal defense lawyers representing the accused through motion practice. , Speaker, Criminal Motion Practice for New and Solo Lawyers, OCDLA, Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021
Special Guest Lecturer, Advanced Criminal Law class at OU College of Law, 2008
Special Guest Lecturer, Criminal Law Ethics, OU College of Law, 2008
Cyber Crimes in State and Federal Courts & Technology and Security, 2007
Applications of Forensic Psychology: MPD Redux, 2007
Oklahoma White Collar Crime: Oklahoma's Multi-County Grand Jury: Its Operation in White Collar Cases (OBA Continuing Legal Education), 2006
Practical Application of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines (OBA Continuing Legal Education), 2004
Criminal Defense 101 (OBA Continuing Legal Education), 2003
Applications of Forensic Psychology: A Lawyer's Perspective in Child Abuse (OCU Forensic Psychology Course), 2003
Electronic Discovery (Luther Bohanan American Inn of Courts), 2002
Applications of Forensic Psychology: A Lawyer's Perspective Multiple Personality Disorder (OCU Forensic Psychology Course), 2002
Expungements Unabridged, OCDLA, Criminal Defense Institute, 2012
Vernon’s Forms Oklahoma Criminal Law (Chapters 7 Grand Jury & 30 Detainers), West, 1999 -- co-author with Stephen Jones., Co-Author, Vernon's Forms Oklahoma Criminal Law, West Publishing, Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1999

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Elected President, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (2020 & 2021), 2020
Oklahoma National Memorial's Reflections of Hope Award , 2015
Elected 1st Vice President, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (2009-2020), 2009

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