Christopher J. Selcer
GA
Summary
Counsel with extensive experience in managing complex caseloads, leading teams, and achieving favorable dispositions/resolutions; skilled in high-stakes negotiation, client advocacy, and trial preparation across criminal, immigration, and domestic relations law.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Counsel
Barringer Law Firm
01.2025 - Current
- Managed a caseload spanning criminal, immigration, and domestic relations
- Counseled clients on immigration consequences of criminal proceedings and represented clients detained by ICE
- Led paralegal teams and enhanced trial preparation workflows
- Achieved favorable outcomes, including dismissals and negotiated settlements
Senior Associate Attorney
Bettenberg, Maguire, and Associates
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Led the Criminal Defense Department, managing a team of attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and support staff
- Drove firm growth by increasing annual revenue through strategic marketing and expanding practice areas to include family law
- Secured 100+ case dismissals through effective negotiation and strategic advocacy
- Implemented legal research tools that improved team efficiency and streamlined case preparation
Research Attorney
Law Office of Gary Fielder
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed high-volume caseload of criminal matters
- Litigated complex felony cases, including crimes of violence and drug offenses, and co-chaired trials contributing to strategy, and sentencing arguments
- Supervised support staff and implemented processes to improve team efficiency and case management
Law Clerk
Law Office of Andrew Bertrand
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Supported case preparation from intake through resolution, including client strategy discussions, discovery analysis, trial materials, and drafting suppression motions and Bills of Particulars
- Assisted attorneys in plea negotiations with District Attorneys and guided clients through plea and sentencing processes to support favorable case outcomes
Certified Licensed Legal Intern
Oklahoma City Public Defender's Office
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Assisted in litigating felony cases, conducting witness interviews, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy (voir dire, opening, and closing arguments)
- Conducted meetings with incarcerated clients to review discovery materials and tailor case strategies. Drafted and filed habeas corpus petitions to challenge unlawful detentions.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And International Affairs
University of Colorado
Skills
- Negotiation
- Client Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Trial Preparation
- Legal Writing
- Mediation (domestic relations)
Certification
- Colorado Bar License
- Montana Bar License
- Oklahoma Licensed Intern
- LexisNexis Research Certification
Timeline
Associate Counsel
Barringer Law Firm
01.2025 - Current
Senior Associate Attorney
Bettenberg, Maguire, and Associates
01.2020 - 01.2025
Research Attorney
Law Office of Gary Fielder
01.2019 - 01.2020
Law Clerk
Law Office of Andrew Bertrand
01.2016 - 01.2019
Certified Licensed Legal Intern
Oklahoma City Public Defender's Office
01.2016 - 01.2016
Juris Doctor -
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And International Affairs
University of Colorado