OKLAHOMA CITY – Amanda Christine Dailey, 37, of Oklahoma City, is trading city sidewalks for federal prison bars after admitting to a brazen act of forgery that fooled a lender and disrespected the court. Dailey was sentenced to six months behind bars this week for forging the signature of a federal judge in a scheme to secure financing for a vehicle.
The scheme unraveled after investigators discovered Dailey filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in August 2022 in the Western District of Oklahoma. A year later, she attempted to purchase a vehicle, needing a loan from a federal credit union to do so. To grease the wheels, Dailey presented what she claimed was a court order showing her bankruptcy had been discharged – a blatant lie. The document bore the forged signature of Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Sarah A. Hall.
Federal authorities didn’t buy it. A grand jury indicted Dailey on October 1, 2024, charging her with forging the signature of a federal judge. She pleaded guilty on January 16, 2025, openly admitting to the forgery. The move didn’t buy her leniency. U.S. District Judge Charles Goodwin, clearly unimpressed, handed down the six-month prison sentence on July 31, 2025, along with two years of supervised release after her incarceration.
“The seriousness of this offense cannot be overstated,” Judge Goodwin stated during sentencing. His words weren’t just directed at Dailey, but served as a warning: attempts to deceive the courts and financial institutions will be met with swift and firm punishment. This wasn’t just about a car loan; it was about undermining the integrity of the legal system.
The investigation was spearheaded by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office, proving that even seemingly small-scale fraud gets noticed. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia E. Barry successfully prosecuted the case, building a solid case based on public records and forensic analysis of the forged document. Dailey’s attempt to shortcut the system ultimately landed her exactly where she didn’t want to be.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on other instances of federal fraud and corruption in Oklahoma and across the nation. Public filings related to the case are available for those seeking additional information. This case serves as a stark reminder that dishonesty, especially when aimed at the justice system, carries significant consequences.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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