DAVID A. WHALEY, COUNSEL. J.D. - 'THE LAW DAWC'

LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS

David A. Whaley is a highly accomplished trial attorney whose experience spans multiple sectors of the legal system, providing him with a uniquely well-rounded understanding of Oklahoma law.

• Private Practice – Criminal Defense, Family Law, Business & Civil Matters
• Prosecutor – District Attorney’s Office (Two Oklahoma Counties)
•  Deputy General Counsel – State Government Agency, Capitol Complex
• Judicial Extern during law school
•  District Attorney’s Office Internship Member of Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member of Comanche County Bar Association
• Member of Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member of Oklahoma Association For Justice
• Member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association 
•  Federally Licensed 

EDUCATION

-Oklahoma City University School of Law – Oklahoma City, OK

Juris Doctor (J.D)

Oklahoma Bar #33069

-Adams State University – Alamosa, CO

Master of Arts

Concentration: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Oklahoma Baptist University – Shawnee, OK

-Bachelor of Science in Education

Emphasis: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

• Officiated six OSSAA High School Football Playoff Games

• Invited Speaker, North Texas Girls Coaches Clinic

• Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers honoree

• Coppell ISD Educator Hall of Fame inductee

• Coppell ISD Employee of the Quarter (multiple awards)

• Six-time Coppell North PTO Extra Mile Award recipient

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

• Trained under Dr. Joe Vigil, former USA Olympic Track Coach

• Member, Reebok Vigilantes Track & Field professional group

• Member, NAIA National Outdoor Track & Field Championship Team

• Two-time NAIA All-American

• Five-time National Medalist

• Ten-time NAIA National Qualifier

• Head Coach, Oklahoma High School 2A Girls State Championship team

• Head Coach, Oklahoma High School 2A Boys Fourth-Place team

• Head Coach of 31 District/MOC Championship teams (Coppell North)

• Led top District/Regional qualifying teams at South Hills

• Member of three Oklahoma High School 3A Boys State Championship teams

• Six-time High School All-State athlete

• Honorable Mention, Academic All-State Basketball

• OSSAA Bob R. Williams Award recipient

BIOGRAPHY

David A. Whaley, founder of THE LAW DAWC, was born and raised in Marlow, Oklahoma. As a child, he faced severe asthma and extreme allergies, spending two Christmases in the hospital before the age of ten and enduring years of allergy treatments. His mother nurtured his curiosity by enrolling him in a book club, sparking a love for investigative stories and planting the earliest seeds of his dream to become an attorney.

In high school, David earned a Varsity basketball position as a sophomore and received Honorable Mention Academic All-State recognition. His athletic path shifted when a cross-country coach encouraged him to run. Despite medical concerns, David embraced the challenge and went on to become a State Runner-Up, a multiple-time Individual State Champion, and a State Meet Record holder. He led his team to three consecutive State Championships and received the OSSAA Bob R. Williams Award for overcoming disability.

David continued his athletic career on a collegiate scholarship, becoming a two-time All-American, a five-time National Medalist, and a member of a National Championship team. After college, he trained under Olympic Coach Dr. Joe Vigil and competed professionally with the Reebok Vigilantes Track Club, ultimately overcoming asthma through discipline and rigorous training.

With a bachelor’s and a master’s degrees in Exercise Physiology and Education, David spent 15 years teaching and coaching, earning numerous awards and leading multiple championship teams. His mentorship helped countless students develop resilience, discipline, and confidence.

Driven by a lifelong goal, David returned to law school while working and commuting, earned his law degree, passed the bar, and began a legal career defined by integrity, preparation, and analytical strength. Today, he is known as a lawyer who does not back down from challenges and who fights relentlessly for those he represents.

Written by:

Elaina W.