John P. Cannon

John is a husband, father, soldier, and counselor. He is dedicated to helping you and your family through the difficult situation you are facing. He will Fight for Your Rights, while always keeping you informed. It is important to have competent and caring counsel by your side throughout your case. John’s experience and reputation will be an asset to you during this difficult time. With Cannon & Associates, you will never have to make a decision without all the available information and you will always understand the process at hand and ahead. Our firm hopes to help you and wishes you and yours the best. Attorney John P. Cannon graduated from the University of Kansas with a BA in English Literature. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he did a clerkship in Washington, D.C. for the United States Senate. He attended Oklahoma City University College of Law where he clerked for the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. He began his litigation career by competing in the National Trial Competition. Additionally, he was captain of the American Association of Justice Trial team. Further, he participated in international law and trial advocacy programs in Germany. After receiving his Juris Doctor (law degree), John was an Assistant District Attorney in Canadian and Garfield County, where he tried multiple cases. John gained further criminal law experience as an Assistant Public Defender in Oklahoma County, handling a felony docket, including representing clients through every aspect of the criminal justice system, including jury trials and appeals before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Next, John expanded his experience by becoming an Assistant Attorney General, representing the State of Oklahoma in state and federal court, including arguing before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He left the Office of the Attorney General to open his defense firm, Cannon & Associates. John’s practice extends to his military service. He is a Judge Advocate in the Oklahoma National Guard. He has defended soldiers in all aspects of the military justice system, both in reserve and active duty status. He has tried a Court-Martial at Fort Bragg and represented soldiers during active duty service in Washington, D.C. He continues to serve as Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the National Guard. He has advised and represented countless soldiers in estate planning and family law, including divorce, adoption, and child custody. Cannon & Associates, can help you and your family. I will Fight for Your Rights. I can be reached by calling 1(405) 500-2083 or through our Contact page. All initial consultations are free and confidential. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees John P. Cannon included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About John P. Cannon Included on the 2023Oklahoma Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2022 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list 2021 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list 2020 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list 2019 Oklahoma Super Lawyers list

• Attorney and Founder

• Washington, D.C. for the United States Senate., Clerk
• Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, Clerk
• Assistant District Attorney in Canadian and Garfield County
• Assistant Public Defender in Oklahoma County
• State of Oklahoma, Assistant Attorney General
• Oklahoma National Guard, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate
• Languages
• English (Primary)

• Trinity Legal Clinic
• Lawyers Helping Heroes

• Supreme Court of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma
• U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
• U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma

• William J. Holloway Jr. American Inn of Court, Barrister
• Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Officer
• Oklahoma Bench and Bar Committee, Member
• Military and Veterans Law Committee, Member
• American Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, Member
• Oklahoma Criminal Defense Attorneys, Member
• Oklahoma Bar Association, Member
• Oklahoma County Bar Association, Member
• Oklahoma Philharmonic Symphony Associate Board, Vice-President
• Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the National Guard
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Phi Delta Phi