Oklahoma Man Posed as Lawyer to Visit Girlfriend in Jail, Claimed He Thought ‘Attorney-Client Privilege’ Applied to Them
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — A 41-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly posing as a lawyer to visit his jailed girlfriend inside the Oklahoma County Detention Center, later claiming he thought “attorney-client privilege” applied to their relationship.
Authorities identified the suspect as Aaron Oldham, who reportedly entered the jail’s attorney visitation area on Monday, October 13, pretending to represent his girlfriend, 41-year-old Christine Hillier, who was recently booked into the facility on a Nevada warrant.
Faked Legal Credentials to Gain Access
According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by Law&Crime, Oldham arrived at the jail claiming he was Hillier’s lawyer and that he needed to get power of attorney paperwork signed.
He referred to Hillier as his “client” and even told staff that he and other attorneys were “trained in patients,” suggesting legal or psychological expertise.
Believing his story, detention staff allowed him to enter the attorney visitation booth, where he met Hillier.
Once inside, the couple filled out the paperwork together — before allegedly beginning to hug and kiss, violating both jail policy and the professional standards for attorney visits.
“He portrayed himself as Hillier’s attorney and was granted access without verification,” the affidavit stated.
Caught After Staff Realized the Ruse
Oldham left the facility after the visit, but staff soon realized that no record of his law license existed. Investigators confirmed he was not an attorney, and Oldham was arrested for false personation.
When questioned, Oldham told officers he “understood why he was being arrested” but insisted that he genuinely believed he had attorney-client privilege with his girlfriend.
He described the situation as a misunderstanding, telling local outlet KFOR:
“It’s a silly misunderstanding, and I will never interact with that system again, hopefully. I’m a very law-abiding person. I trust the U.S. legal system.”
Jail Officials Admit Protocol Failure
In a statement, the Oklahoma County Detention Center acknowledged that a staff member failed to follow verification procedures, which allowed Oldham to gain access to the secured attorney area.
“An individual recently presented himself at the jail claiming to be an attorney in order to visit an inmate,” the facility said. “A staff member did not follow established verification procedures, allowing the individual access.”
Local defense attorney Ed Blau, who has handled hundreds of cases at the same facility, told reporters that such an incident is “highly unusual.”
“I’ve never seen a situation where somebody just walked in pretending to be a bondsman or attorney,” Blau said.
Charged With False Personation
Oldham was formally charged with false personation and released pending further investigation. Court records show that an affidavit of probable cause was filed against him earlier this week.
Authorities have not disclosed whether Hillier will face additional penalties related to the incident.
Jail officials say the breach highlights the need for stronger security and verification measures amid ongoing staffing and funding shortages at Oklahoma’s detention facilities.
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