Clay Ballenger
Clay Ballenger is one of the most skilled and respected private investigators in Oklahoma. With decades of investigative experience, he has uncovered critical evidence in numerous high-profile criminal and civil cases across the state. Known for his precision, persistence, and ability to see what others miss, Clay has earned a reputation as a trusted ally to attorneys handling their most challenging cases. His investigative work has even been featured nationally on A&E for its role in complex, real-world investigations.
At The Edge Law Firm in Tulsa, Clay works full-time helping clients accused of crimes achieve the best possible outcomes. He investigates each case from top to bottom — interviewing witnesses, reenacting events, collecting and analyzing evidence, and meticulously reviewing police reports, lab results, body cam footage, surveillance videos, and court documents to uncover errors or inconsistencies. Police, prosecutors, and even judges make mistakes — and Clay’s job is to find them. When he does, those discoveries often make the difference between conviction and freedom.
Beyond his investigative work, Clay is deeply involved in his community and veteran organizations. He volunteers his time teaching and mentoring youth as part of The American Legion, where he is a past director of the Oklahoma Boys State program. For more than 25 years, he has continued to serve as a counselor for Oklahoma Boys State and as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, demonstrating the same dedication and leadership in service that he brings to every case.