Danny C. Williams, Sr. 5YEARSAWARDED

Danny C. Williams, Sr.

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: White-Collar Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Tulsa.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Danny C. Williams, Sr.
Danny C. Williams, Sr.
Tulsa, OK
Works at
Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Danny C. Williams, Sr. is a member at Frederic Dorwart Lawyers PLLC whose practice focuses on complex litigation, civil rights litigation, criminal defense, internal investigations, condemnation and eminent domain, wrongful death, and catastrophic personal injury matters. He represents businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, and individuals in high-stakes disputes involving government investigations, constitutional issues, regulatory matters, and significant legal and operational risk. Clients rely on Danny for his seasoned judgment, courtroom advocacy, and strategic leadership in sensitive matters where experience, discretion, and effective representation are paramount.

A former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Danny has extensive experience handling complex federal investigations, criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and internal investigations. His practice combines decades of trial experience with practical counsel, enabling clients to navigate challenging legal matters with confidence. Danny earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, from Dillard University. He is also recognized throughout Oklahoma for his leadership and longstanding commitment to civic and community service.

Works at
Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC

6 Best Lawyers awards

Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Tulsa, graduated 1991
  • Dillard University

Bar Admissions

  • Oklahoma, Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit

Affiliations

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Founders Day speaker - Speaker
  • Booker T. Washington Black History speaker - Speaker
  • Carver Middle School commencement speaker - Speaker
  • Central States Troopers Coalition Banquet Speaker - Speaker
  • Council on Law Enforcement Training (CLEET) graduation speaker - Speaker
  • Discovery School of Tulsa Internet Safety speaker - Speaker
  • Dove Science Academy Internet safety speaker - Speaker
  • Federal Reentry program for the Northern District of Oklahoma speaker - Speaker
  • FOP Bartlesville Officer of the Year Banquet speaker - Speaker
  • Greenwood Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors
  • Greenwood Cultural Center - Board of Directors
  • Inns of Court guest speaker - Speaker
  • Tulsa Downtown Lions Club speaker - Speaker
  • Tulsa Job Corps speaker - Speaker
  • University of Tulsa College of Law Commencement Speaker - Speaker
  • University of Tulsa College of Law Judge Carlos Chappelle Minority Law awareness Day - Member
  • University of Tulsa College of Law Judge Carlos Chappelle Pathway to Law speaker - Speaker

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Tulsa (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Awards:
  • Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award Oklahoma Bar Association
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. community service award
  • CGM, Inc. Outstanding citizen
  • 100 Black Men of Tulsa, Inc. Hall of Honor Community Service Award
  • Outstanding Achievement Award John F. Kennedy High School

Additional Information

  • Industries
  • Medical Cannabis
  • Real Estate
  • Practices
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Investigations and White-Collar Defense
  • Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation
  • White Collar Criminal Defense

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