Overview
Overview
Harbouring extreme pride for her community, family and practice, Oklahoma City area native Nichole Gillett is a practicing attorney and counselor at law focusing primarily in family law.
Nichole’s two undergraduate degrees from the University of Oklahoma, extensive experience in marketing and sales - both in and out of state - created a solid and robust educational foundation, which she used to pursue her law degree at the Oklahoma City University Law School. There, she served as an elected class officer, in leadership positions for several organizations, and excelled in trial practice and ethics.
Since earning her J.D., Nichole has honed her skills in criminal law, family law, and general litigation in almost all 77 Oklahoma counties.
Which means her playlist is strong and her capabilities in and out of the courtroom are stronger.
Nichole-Education
Nichole-Education
Whether representing her clients in court, or representing her peers in various organizations, she dedicates herself to her clients, her profession, and her community.
In fact, as a proud Oklahoman, Nichole believes in “giving where you live.” She has volunteered with several organizations including Ignite OKC, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma, the YWCA of Oklahoma City, and several other Oklahoma charities and non-profit organizations. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for The Sharing Tree, formally The Christmas Connection, as well as the Board of Directors for Let's Fix This.
Nichole Gillett In the Community
Nichole Gillett In the Community
Nichole acknowledges the need for local attorneys who can provide reliable legal assistance.
She knows you deserve an attorney who not only listens and understands the intricacies of your case, but who will also fight for your case regardless of its size.
The ability to be selective with her cases to ensure she has the time to zealously represent each of her clients, was a significant driver for the creation of Banks, Gilbert and Gillett, PLLC.
Stats
Stats
The Stats: Education, Professional Affiliations, et al.
Nichole serves on the Oklahoma Bar Association’s legal education committee, the licensed legal intern committee, and on the OBA’s solo and small firm committee. In addition, she is active in the OBA juvenile law section, the OBA family law section, the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, as well as the Oklahoma County Bar Association, the Cleveland County Bar Association, and the OBA’s Young Lawyers Division. Nichole volunteers with Oklahoma Bar Association’s Oklahoma Lawyers for America’s Heroes program and the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Lawyers in Classrooms program.
Additionally, Nichole serves on the Oklahoma County Bar Association Lawyers Against Domestic Violence Committee and is active in the OBA Family law section and the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
practiCe areas
Family
Criminal
Estate
EDUCATION
J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law, 2011
B.A. Political Science with honors, University of Oklahoma, 2007
B.A. Communication with honors, University of Oklahoma, 2007
professional associationS AND
Memberships
Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma County Bar Association
Cleveland County Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division
Oklahoma Bar Association – Legal Education Committee
Oklahoma Bar Association – Solo and Small Firm Committee
Oklahoma Bar Association – Juvenile Law Section
Oklahoma Bar Association – Family Law Section
Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association
Western District of Oklahoma – Federal Bar Association
The Process
The Process
Working with Nichole
Nichole is quick to establish clear goals so that she and her clients are on the same page. By creating and communicating goals, the timeline and procedure of the case can become more clear and hopefully more predictable. Sometimes accomplishing those goals can be accomplished by following a direct protocol, other times the protocol and plan need to be individually crafted to accommodate the needs, goals, and facts of a case.
You're in good hands
Nichole has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from federal proceedings for bad faith insurance claims, criminal trials where the defendant was facing life in prison without parole all the way to Victim’s Protective Orders and municipal charges.
Guardian Ad Litem
Nichole also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem, commonly known as an attorney for the children in a contested issue. As a Guardian Ad Litem, Nichole is appointed by the Court to interview the children, the parents, and other parties of interest and review documents and pleadings. Upon completion of her investigation, she reports her findings to the Court and the Court may use her findings to make a final decision. By serving as a Guardian Ad Litem, it is Nichole’s hope that children are not required to testify in a contested family law proceeding.
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer
Nichole GILLETT: 2017 RISING STAR
Using a patented selection process utilizing peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations, Super Lawyers releases an annual list recognizing outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state.