DAVID PRATER: Your Oklahoma County District Attorney

Whether serving on the front lines as a police officer or seeking justice as a public prosecutor, David Prater has dedicated over eighteen years to fighting crime and protecting Oklahomans and is proud to serve as your Oklahoma County District Attorney.

David began his law enforcement career at 19 years of age when he was hired by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff. At the age of 20, Prater became the youngest cadet ever to graduate from the Norman Police Academy. During his time with the NPD, Prater was a dedicated and respected Master Police Officer. In addition to his patrol duties, David was a member of NPD’s Tactical Unit, Underwater Rescue and Recovery Team and the Norman Police Department’s Pistol Team. Additionally, Prater was responsible for training other officers in patrol techniques, firearms, and Emergency Vehicle Operations and was awarded more than 20 commendations from Norman’s Chief of Police.

In 1988, Prater left the police department to complete his Law Enforcement Administration Degree from the University of Oklahoma. In 1991, Prater began law school at the University of Oklahoma, graduating in just two and a half years. From 1993 until 2001, Prater served Oklahoma County and the state as an Assistant District Attorney under Bob Macy and as an Assistant Attorney General, in the Grand Jury Unit, under Attorney General Drew Edmondson.

Prior to being elected as Oklahoma County District Attorney, Prater maintained a private law practice in Oklahoma City, with the firm of Huddleston, Pike, Henderson, Cusack & Parker.