Reneé Walker Gunkel

Reneé Walker Gunkel is the founding attorney of Gunkel Law Group in Altus, Oklahoma. She focuses on family law, real estate law, and probate, helping clients address important personal, property, and estate-related matters. An Altus native, she opened her hometown firm in December 1988 after beginning her legal practice in Oklahoma in 1987. Her work reflects a long commitment to serving clients across southwest Oklahoma with steady guidance and practical legal support.

Gunkel earned her J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and her B.S. from Oklahoma State University. She was also valedictorian of Navajo High School. Her education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, problem solving, and client advocacy. This background supports her ability to evaluate legal issues carefully, explain options clearly, and guide clients through family law, real estate, and probate matters with practical judgment.

Gunkel has built nearly four decades of experience serving individuals, families, and community members in Oklahoma. Her practice includes helping clients navigate family law, probate, and real estate matters that often affect homes, property, family relationships, and long-term plans. Through this work, she helps clients manage sensitive decisions, understand legal procedures, and move forward with greater clarity during important transitions.

Reneé Walker Gunkel is recognized for her deep roots in southwest Oklahoma and her long-standing commitment to the Altus community. She is a former member of the Western Oklahoma State College Board of Regents and a Jackson County 4-H Alumni Award recipient. Her career reflects local service, practical legal guidance, and a client-focused approach shaped by decades of work in the community where she was raised.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Gunkel Law Group PLLC
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, First Baptist Church of Altus
• Member, Board of Regents

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

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

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