Rhiannon K. Thoreson, Attorney at Law

06/12/2026

This landmark case, the first to raise issues of crime victims’ constitutional rights before the Oklahoma Supreme Court, is now fully briefed.

The offender’s wrongfully and unlawfully entered expungement, and the prosecutor’s actions and the judge’s decision, continue to be shielded from easy public access, with the pleadings inaccessible on OSCN, so I’m sharing our Reply brief here.

Victims’ rights have not been consistently applied or enforced in this state for decades. It’s time for that to change. We’re just getting started.

06/11/2026

VICTIMS' WRIT BEFORE THE OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT UPDATE
For unknown reasons, the ability to download the pleadings from OSCN was removed. I am uploading the entire Writ here beause I know there is a fair amount of interest in this case, in the plight of our clients, and in the legal precedent being set by the Supreme Court taking up a Writ filed by victims in a criminal matter.

-On April 24, 2026, we filed a Writ of Prohibition with the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals seeking to stop Cole's r**e case from being expunged. (PR-2026-298)
-On May 12, 2026, the Court of Criminal Appeals transferred the matter to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. (PR-124060)

05/30/2026

On my terms.

After years of practicing law the way others needed me to, I finally made the leap a month ago, and I’m only left wondering what the heck took me so long.

Rhiannon Thoreson Law, PLLC is my firm. My cases.
My clients. The work I actually believe in.

And the work I believe in most? Representing crime victims.

Victims have constitutional rights in Oklahoma - rights that exist on paper but too often go unenforced because no one is standing in the gap to assert them.
That changes with me in the room. Whether it’s fighting for a victim’s right to be heard, to be protected, or to be treated with dignity by a system that too often forgets they exist - that’s the representation I was built to provide.

I also handle other legal matters, and I maintain an of counsel relationship with a firm I respect. But this - showing up for people the system has overlooked over and over again - is why I built something of my own.

If you or someone you love needs an advocate who will fight for your rights as a crime victim, please reach out.

05/22/2026

Looking forward to speaking at the Oklahoma Bar Association Midyear Conference next month.

I’ll be presenting “The Art of Giving Feedback to Associates” - a session focused on one of the most important (and often overlooked) parts of developing young lawyers: meaningful performance feedback.

Too often, associates receive little guidance beyond redlines, silence, or criticism without context. Good feedback doesn’t just improve work product; it builds confidence, strengthens teams, improves retention, and ultimately develops better attorneys.

We’ll be talking about practical strategies for giving feedback that is clear, constructive, growth-oriented, and actually useful.

If you’re attending, I’d love to see you there. I’ll drop the registration link in the comments.

04/24/2026

You know you may be attempting to create new law when you stump the Appellate Court Clerk and she has to consult with someone else because she’s “never seen anything like this before.”

04/23/2026

Decided not to wait until May 1st after all! What better time to announce this than during Victims’ Rights Week?

04/23/2026

Introducing Victim Rights Counsel

04/17/2026

New things are coming, effective May 1st. My February Bar Journal article is a not-so-subtle hint…

Oklahoma Bar Journal When Rights Aren't Enough A Survivor-Attorney's Critique of Victims' Rights in Oklahoma and Beyond By Rhiannon K. Thoreson I became a crime victim long before I ever became a lawyer. Before I understood the structure of a courtroom or the language of legal procedure, I knew what...

08/16/2025

I’ve had some inquiries since closing up shop about where to turn for estate planning. If you’re in the Tulsa area, I highly recommend either Helton Law Firm or Littleton Legal PLLC. Scott Helton and Brittany Littleton and their teams are not only great attorneys, but great people to know in general. You’d be in good hands with both of those firms!

04/01/2025

At the end of this month, I’ll be closing up shop and will not be offering estate planning any more. So, if you want to get yours done before the end of the month, please reach out ASAP!

*No joke, no fools ☺️