Candace D. French brings over 15 years of experience serving Native American communities, dedicating her legal career to advancing Indian Country. Hailing from Anadarko, Oklahoma, she is an enrolled member of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, with a heritage rooted in the Navajo, Comanche, and Blackfeet nations.
Before her tenure at Sacks Tierney, Candace served as an attorney with the Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Counsel. In this pivotal role, she offered comprehensive legal representation and legislative support to the 24-member Navajo Nation Council, its standing committees, and various legislative branch programs.
Candace not only practices law in Arizona, the Navajo Nation, and various tribal courts, but she is also a driving force in the legal community. As the Secretary for the Native American Bar Association of Arizona and a Commissioner of the Navajo Bar Association, she actively shapes the discourse and policies. Her membership in the State Bar of Arizona’s Indian Law Section further underscores her deep understanding of Indian law.
Her academic journey is a testament to her commitment to excellence. Candace holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and American Indian studies, a master’s degree in criminal justice, and a Juris Doctor with a certificate in Indian Law, all from the prestigious Arizona State University.