O. Clifton Gooding

Clifton Gooding is a seasoned Oklahoma bankruptcy attorney with over four decades of legal experience helping clients overcome serious debt challenges. Since 1983, he has assisted thousands of individuals and families struggling with credit card debt, medical bills, job loss, IRS levies, and more. With a deep understanding of bankruptcy law, Clifton works closely with clients to protect their homes, vehicles, bank accounts, and wages from creditors.

Clifton earned his B.S. from Oklahoma State University and went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. During law school, he was honored with the American Jurisprudence Award in Torts and Property. He also served as Editor and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee for the Oklahoma Law Review and was a Lecturer in Business Law at the University of Oklahoma.

A recognized leader in bankruptcy law, Clifton is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and all U.S. District Courts in Oklahoma and parts of Texas. His extensive background includes bankruptcy litigation, reorganization, and both consumer and commercial bankruptcy. His experience also spans general civil, administrative, banking, insurance, and commercial litigation matters.

Clifton Gooding is committed to helping people navigate complex financial problems with clarity and compassion. He believes bankruptcy is not about avoiding responsibilities, but about finding the right path toward recovery. Whether clients face foreclosure, repossession, lawsuits, or frozen bank accounts, Clifton provides strategic guidance to regain financial stability and peace of mind. His professional affiliations include the Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and the American Bar Associations. With a trusted reputation built over 40 years, he continues to serve the Oklahoma community with legal excellence in bankruptcy law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Gooding Law Firm P.C.
• Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oklahoma State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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