Emily J. Redman has been appointed Tribal Prosecutor.
Redman joins Choctaw Nation as Tribal Prosecutor after 31 years in law, including nearly three years as Special Judge for Bryan County District Court and about 30 years as Assistant District Attorney, First Assistant District Attorney, and District Attorney for Oklahoma’s 19th District.
Appointed District Attorney in 2005, Redman was reelected in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 without opposition, where she prosecuted a wide range of cases, with a special emphasis on violent crimes, including murder, manslaughter, rape, domestic violence, and crimes against children.
She helped develop the first multidisciplinary team for the investigation and prosecution of child abuse in southeastern Oklahoma and was instrumental in the creation of the ABC House, a child advocacy center in Durant, Oklahoma.
Redman has also served on the Coordinated Community Response Team, which investigates and prosecutes domestic violence, and teaches legal classes to potential law enforcement officers. She has served as an officer for the Bryan County Peace Officers Association and is a member of the Bar Associations for Choctaw Nation, Bryan County, and the State of Oklahoma.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Redman has been actively involved in the Durant community, serving on several boards and committees. She has served as President of the Durant Noon Lions Club, as an officer for Chapter G.V. of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and as a member of Leadership Durant and Leadership Oklahoma. She is also very active at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Durant.
Redman attended Durant Public Schools, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma College of Law. She currently lives in Durant with her husband, John Redman, who serves Choctaw Nation as an Economic Developer.
Redman is excited to bring her legal and administrative skills and experience to her new role as leader of the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor.
“One of the things that drew me to this role was the incredible wraparound services the Choctaw Nation provides to its citizens involved in the justice system. Having experienced the frustration of a lack of rehabilitative resources in the state court system, I’m excited to join an organization that is truly investing in its members, especially those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges,” said Redman.