Supreme Court of Oklahoma

State of Oklahoma ex rel. Oba v. Kelly John Barlean

April 28, 20262026 OK 30

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court disbarred Kelly John Barlean, finding clear and convincing evidence that his criminal domestic‑violence convictions, threatening communications, and repeated violations of professional conduct rules rendered him unfit to practice law. The Court applied a de novo review of the disciplinary record and ordered him to pay costs.