Jill Ochs
Guthrie
Summary
Dynamic attorney with extensive trial experience at the Law Office of Jill Ochs, PLLC, successfully defending high-profile cases, including a landmark appeal before the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Skilled in legal writing and case management, I excel in courtroom advocacy and mentoring junior attorneys, ensuring effective legal strategies and outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Law Office of Jill Ochs, PLLC
02.2012 - Current
- Advised clients on legal rights and obligations in various practice areas.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, pleadings, and legal documents for accuracy.
- Represented clients in court hearings, mediations, and negotiations effectively.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
- Juvenile Deprived Contract Attorney for Payne and Logan County for 8 years.
- Oklahoma Indigent Defense Attorney- Payne County- July 2026-Present
- Logan County Drug Court- Defense Attorney 2025
- Family Law Practice: Guardianship, Adoption, Divorce/Paternity- practiced State wide
- Criminal Defense Attorney
Assistant District Attorney
Payne/Logan County District Attorney
09.2008 - 02.2012
- Reviewed and analyzed case files to determine appropriate legal strategies for prosecution.
- Conducted hearings and trials, presenting evidence and supporting arguments effectively.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to gather evidence and build strong cases for trial preparation.
- Mentored junior attorneys, providing guidance on case management and courtroom procedures.
- Lead Attorney: Domestic Violence, Crimes Against Children, Child Pornography, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime: conducted numerous Felony Jury Trials. Member of the OSBI ICAC Task Force
- Started and Implemented Payne County's 1st Multi-Disciplinary Team for Violent Crime/Sex Crimes.
Licenses Legal Intern
Logan/Payne County District Attorney
07.2006 - 09.2008
- Researched case law and statutes to support legal arguments and strategies.
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs, motions, and memoranda for court submissions.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing evidence and creating exhibit lists.
- Conducted witness interviews to gather information relevant to ongoing cases.
Education
J.D. -
University Of Tulsa School of Law
Tulsa, OK05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12-2005
High School Diploma -
Guthrie High School
Guthrie, OK05-2002
Skills
- Case management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
- Experience conducting numerous high profile Jury Trials for serious and violent crimes
- Experience conducting numerous jury trials in juvenile deprived cases
- Experience conducting numerous, highly litigous bench trials for family law matters
- Successfully defended an appeal before the Oklahoma Supreme Court in a divorce matter and won in a 5-4 decision, which became published law: Duke v Duke, 457 P3d 1073 (Okla 2020)
Timeline
Attorney
Law Office of Jill Ochs, PLLC
02.2012 - Current
Assistant District Attorney
Payne/Logan County District Attorney
09.2008 - 02.2012
Licenses Legal Intern
Logan/Payne County District Attorney
07.2006 - 09.2008
J.D. -
University Of Tulsa School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Oklahoma State University
High School Diploma -
Guthrie High School