About Ryan E.
Ryan E. Gillett earned his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2004. He arrived in practice after law school and established roots in Oklahoma's legal community. Early training at OCU Law shaped his courtroom approach and his understanding of criminal procedure and trial practice.
Gillett's career has been closely tied to criminal defense work. He has been active in local and statewide defense organizations since 2007, holding memberships in the Oklahoma County Bar Association, the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Those memberships reflect sustained engagement with peers and ongoing participation in the professional discussions that shape criminal practice in the state.
Over the years Gillett built a practice that centers on representing individuals in criminal matters. He has taken cases through pretrial hearings, plea negotiations and trials. His work involves evaluating evidence, advising clients on legal options and making strategic decisions under time pressure. He also handles related courtroom tasks such as motions and sentencing advocacy.
Colleagues describe him as an attorney who prepares thoroughly for hearings and trials. That preparation shows in routine courtroom work and in moments that require quick judgment. He balances attention to detail with practical choices about how to press an argument or resolve a case. Clients encounter a lawyer who explains risks and trade-offs directly and who regularly attends the hearings where those decisions are made.
Gillett's ongoing association memberships keep him connected to developments in criminal law and procedure. Participation in county and state defense organizations has given him access to continuing legal education and to informal networks of trial lawyers across Oklahoma. Those connections inform his daily practice and his approach to case strategy.
He practices from Banks, Gillett, & Gillett, PLLC, where he handles criminal defense matters for clients across the region. Outside the courtroom, he continues to follow changes in state law and court rules that affect case outcomes. His current practice concentrates on criminal defense and related court proceedings.
