David A. Cincotta

Cincotta Law Office PLLC

12 years experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Law, DUI & DWI...
Oklahoma

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Summary

David A. Cincotta was born in Oklahoma City on May 14, 1981. He attended Oklahoma State University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 2002. In 2007, David graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law. He was a merit scholar, member of Phi Kappa Phi, and earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2007.

David has been admitted to practice law in Oklahoma since 2007. Since that time, David has worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Oklahoma County, after which he became General Counsel for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in 2014. David has also served on the Legislative Committee for the District Attorneys Council and served on the Dispute Resolution Advisory Board.

In February 2020, David became Of Counsel with Butler & Flynn PLLC. His primary area of practice is estate planning. He also practices in the areas of probate, criminal defense, expungements, appeals, debtor-creditor disputes, real property law, and administrative law. David is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Northern, and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

David provides dedicated legal guidance and representation protecting your family, your future, and your assets. Call now 405-849-5300 or visit cincottalawoffice.com to learn more.

Education

Oklahoma City University School of Law: J.D. (2007) | Law; 2003 - 2007; Honors: Graduated cum laude Merit Scholar President and Dean's Honor Roll CALI Awards: Evidence, Applied Evidence, and Pre-Trial Litigation Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Activities: I worked full time during the day and attended law school in the evenings. My full-time work consisted of being a Deputy Court Clerk in Oklahoma County (assigned to District Judge Ray C. Elliott) until my last semester of law school. During my last semester, I was an intern at the Office of the Oklahoma County District Attorney.

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater: B.S. (2002) | Major: Business Management; Minor: International Business; 2000 - 2002; Activities: I was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. I graduated in two-and-a-half years from graduating high school.

Professional Experience

Attorney/Of Counsel: Butler & Flynn, PLLC; 2020 - Current; I am Of Counsel with Butler & Flynn, PLLC. My law practice is diverse but the focus of my practice is on estate planning, debtor-creditor disputes, and criminal law.

Attorney & Counselor at Law/Owner: Cincotta Law Office PLLC; 2019 - Current; Operate and manage a general-practice law office providing a variety of legal services in Oklahoma. My law practice is diverse but the focus of my practice is on estate planning, debtor-creditor disputes, and criminal law.

Board Member: Dispute Resoluation Advisory Board; 2015 - 2019; Advise the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts with respect to policy development and administration of the Oklahoma Dispute Resolution Act; Assist the Director in providing technical assistance to jurisdictions requesting the study and/or development of dispute mediation programs; Consult with appropriate and necessary state agencies and offices to promote a cooperative and comprehensive implementation of the Act; Assist the Director with the review, supervision, and evaluation of dispute mediation programs; and Make recommendations to the Director pertaining to legislation affecting dispute mediation and other forms of dispute resolution

General Counsel: Oklahoma Department of Corrections; 2014 - 2019; I was responsible for all legal matters of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, which is a large state agency that employs over 4,000 individuals, supervises (on probation/parole) in excess of 30,000 offenders, and incarcerates more 26,000 inmates.

Assistant District Attorney: Office of the OKlahoma County District Attorney; 2007 - 2014; I was assigned to the Civil Division of the DA's office and responsible for a variety of civil and quasi-criminal cases.

Licensed Legal Intern: Office of the Oklahoma County District Attorney; 2007 - 2007; I assisted attorneys in the Civil Division of the DA's office with research, brief writing, and assisted the assigned attorney by appearing for the State at civil commitment hearings.

Deputy Court Clerk: Oklahoma County Court Clerk; 2003 - 2006; While attending law school in the evening, I worked as a Deputy Court Clerk and was assigned to the Honorable Ray C. Elliott, District Judge. I managed the Court's docket and reviewed pleadings, orders, and forms submitted to the Judge. I was also responsible for performing many other tasks requested by Judge Elliott.

Publications

Articles & Publications

A History of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals

Speaking Engagements

Addressing 4th Amendment Audits, Oklahoma City, OK: Department of Corrections
Delayed Sentencing and DOC Program Requirements, Annual Judicial Conference, Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma Administrative Office of the Courts
Delayed Sentencing Program and Judgement & Sentence Wording, DAC Summer Conference, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma: District Attorneys Council
Judgment & Sentence Wording & Sentence Calculations, Annual Judicial Conference, Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma Administrative Office of the Courts
DOC Programs & Writs, Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma County Juvenile Attorneys and Judges
Expungements, Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma Association of Municipal Attorneys
Asset Forfeiture, DAC Fall Conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma: District Attorney's Council
Expungements, Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Awards

Merit Scholarship Award: Oklahoma City University School of Law; 2006

CALI Award - Applied Evidence: Oklahoma City University School of Law; 2006; Award for the highest grade in the class.

CALI Award - Pretrial Litigation: Oklahoma City University School of Law; 2006; Award for the highest grade in the class.

Merit Scholarship Award: Oklahoma City University School of Law; 2005

CALI Award - Evidence: Oklahoma City University School of Law; 2005; Award for the highest grade in the class.

Merit Scholarship Award: Oklahoma City University School of Law; 2004

Merit Scholarship Award: Oklahoma City University School of Law; 2003

Professional Associations

Oklahoma Bar Association # 21629: Member; Current

Oklahoma County Bar Association: Member; 2020 - Current

District Attorneys Council Legislative Committee: Member/Participant; 2010 - 2013; Activities: Drafted and reviewed legislation being supported by the District Attorneys Council. Reviewed and provided feedback on proposed legislation that would impact prosecutors across Oklahoma.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice