Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Robert D. Gifford has a diverse and extensive work experience. Robert D. is the Attorney and Founder of GIFFORD LAW, P.L.L.C. since 2018. Robert D. is also currently serving as the Chief Judge for the KICKAPOO TRIBE IN KANSAS since 2021.
In the past, Robert has held significant roles as Chief Judge, Tribal Court at Kaw Nation Tribal Court from 2009, Chief Tribal Court Judge at Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma from 2013, Supreme Court Justice at Comanche Nation Supreme Court from 2018, Tribal Court Judge at Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma from 2019, and Associate Tribal Court Judge at Miami Tribe of Oklahoma from 2018.
Moreover, Robert has served in the United States Army Reserve from 2001 as a Colonel (Retired), Judge Advocate. Robert D. also worked as Of Counsel - White Collar Investigations and Litigation at Sullivent & Fontanez PLLC from 2020 to 2022.
Additionally, Robert's experience includes being a Special Judge, Municipal Court at the City of Oklahoma City from 2018 to 2022.
Overall, Robert D. Gifford has a wide range of experience in law, tribal courts, military, and municipal courts.
Robert D. Gifford's education history begins with their high school education at Mannford High School, which they attended from 1985 to 1989. After graduating high school, they went on to pursue a Bachelor's Degree at Southwestern College, where they studied General Studies from 1989 to 1993. Following their undergraduate studies, Gifford attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law from 1993 to 1996, earning a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Law.
In terms of additional certifications, Gifford obtained the Master Military Justice Practitioner certification from the U.S. Army JAG Corps in January 2009. Robert D. also obtained the United States Supreme Court Bar certification from the United States Supreme Court in September 1999. Additionally, Gifford obtained the Oklahoma Bar Association certification from the Oklahoma Supreme Court in September 1996.
Gifford pursued further education later in their career, attending The United States Army War College from 2013 to 2015. Robert D. obtained a Master's degree during this time, although the specific field of study is not provided in the available information.
In addition to their various degrees, Gifford has certifications from several courts and institutions including the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, Army Court of Criminal Appeals, Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals. However, the specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
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Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is the center of a Sovereign Nation with inherent powers of self-government recognized as such by treaties and legislation located in Perkins, OK. In the Iowa language, we call ourselves Baxoje (Bah Kho-je), meaning “People of the Grey Snow”. The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is complete with its own constitution and bylaws. There are many aspects of the Tribal Government, all necessary to ensure the best for our tribal community and members. As of today, they have over 800 members enrolled within the tribe and a jurisdictional area covering all or parts of Payne, Oklahoma, Lincoln, and Logan counties.