Kaw City Family Lawyers

Founder of GIFFORD LAW, P.L.L.C. in Oklahoma City, Mr. Gifford is a former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, tribal court judge, a former state prosecutor, and former Army JAG defense counsel, prosecutor, and Staff Judge Advocate with a nationwide practice specialty in complex litigation in White Collar/Criminal Defense (including Pardons and Commutations), Civil Rights, Family Law, Native American Law, Military Law, and Government Contracting. Mr. Gifford has also previously served as is the Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Criminal Law Section, and formerly served on the state bar's Board of Governors and as the Chair...

Kyle Persaud was admitted to the Oklahoma bar in 2009, and has practiced law in Bartlesville since that time. Mr. Persaud practices appellate law, civil law, family law, estate planning/probate law, and immigration law. Mr. Persaud handles trial court cases in Washington, Osage, and Nowata counties. Mr. Persaud handles appeals court cases throughout the state of Oklahoma.

Mr. Persaud received his B.A. from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and his law degree from the University of Tulsa. Mr. Persaud is a life-long resident of Bartlesville, and wishes to give back to the community by assisting residents of Bartlesville and the surrounding area with...

Moura practices exclusively in the area of divorce litigation and trials, Family Law mediation and collaborative divorce. Her cases include high-asset property division, small businesses and professional practices, executive compensation, support alimony issues, child custody disputes, joint custody plans and child support issues, father's rights and enforcement of visitation, contempt citations, modifications of child custody and support, and modification of support alimony.

In 2014, Brian Boeheim joined forces with Ciera Freeman to start a new type of law firm. They envisioned a firm that treats clients like family, provides the type of legal defense they would want, and provides it at a reasonable price. Since that time, Boeheim Freeman Law has become the fastest growing law firm in Tulsa. The attorneys at Boeheim Freeman Law have handled more trials in the past 5 years than any other firm, including not guilty verdicts in 1st Degree Murder, Rape, and Child Abuse. Even more impressive they have a dismissal rate...

Timothy Luke Barteaux is currently a Cherokee Nation District Court Judge. He was born in Norman, Oklahoma and grew up in northeastern Oklahoma where he attended Metro Christian Academy. After completion of high school, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs and Administration from the University of Oklahoma before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law. While attending the University of Oklahoma, he became a member of Alpha Tau Omega and while attending the University of Tulsa, he became a member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity and...

Kelly Davidzuk is the Managing Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC, and is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. She is also a trained mediator and collaborative law attorney. Kelly earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia. Kelly worked hard in law school and continued to work hard in the area of family law and other areas of civil litigation before she joined the team at Stange Law Firm, PC. Kelly has worked for the firm since 2011. She is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Through her dedication to...

I am a trial lawyer from Sapulpa, Oklahoma. I represent high-net-worth private clients in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in estate planning and family law disputes about financial support and asset division. I also represent individuals accused of criminal activity in government prosecutions and in high-stakes family law and civil cases that include allegations of misconduct. I work with my clients to resolve important matters privately and by agreement when possible. When the other side is unreasonable or will not agree, I have the training and trial experience to provide skilled advocacy and representation in court for my clients. I...

Chris Smith focuses his practice on representing small business owners, professionals, and individuals in divorce and custody matters. Chris understands that business and personal matters are intimately intertwined, and he believes that the value of an attorney is only realized when he or she becomes a strategic partner in the critical aspects of business and life. Chris’s experience and understanding help him articulate complex matters in a relatable way and his empathetic nature exudes genuine compassion for his clients. Chris Smith represents individuals throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and the Western United States in the areas of family law litigation. Chris does not shy...

M. Shane Henry is an AV Preeminent Rated Trial Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2006. Mr. Henry’s practice is focused on Trial Advocacy. He is certified to practice law by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Tulsa County Bar Association, Creek County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Henry is a section member of the Family Law Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association and serves as a committee member for Continuing Legal...

I am a trial lawyer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was a Jenks Public Schools "lifer," then completed my higher education at the University of Tulsa. My practice focuses on civil justice personal injury cases and family law disputes involving high-income support claims and other financial issues. After law school, I obtained training in financial data analysis through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and in negotiation at the AAML's joint program with Harvard University. I negotiate and draft private settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, and qualified domestic relations orders. When settlement is not possible, I have the skills to obtain resolution...

At Kania Law Office, our team of Tulsa attorneys is equipped to provide complete and comprehensive legal solutions across a range of areas, including Oklahoma bankruptcy law, personal injury, workers compensation, criminal law, family law, divorce law, immigration, and general civil litigation. While we are known for our highly aggressive legal representation, our primary aim is to find practical solutions to legal issues, whenever possible, without resorting to costly litigation. Despite having the resources and expertise of a large Oklahoma law firm, we remain committed to providing personal attention to each client's unique problems, akin to what one would expect from...

I have spent over 25 years assisting military members in divorces, administrative hearings, or more serious matters such as murder trials or less serious encounters with the criminal justice system. This experience along with my four years of administering seven nursing homes while the Executive Director of Veterans Affairs has supplied me with the knowledge to assist my clients with superior knowledge to navigate the criminal and civil pitfalls when a crisis occurs. I was consulted by the State legislators on the legislation that now exists to protect the rights of deployed parents...

Katherine Mazaheri-Franze is a trial lawyer who regularly represents plaintiff employees in all areas of employment law, including litigation in state and federal courts, in mediation, before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL) and Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). She has successfully handled litigation involving claims of wrongful discharge, sexual harassment/assault, employment discrimination (based on race, age, gender, sexual stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, and disability), retaliation, as well as disputes involving wage and hour matters, medical leave, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, employee handbook and company policy violations, and breaches of employment agreements....

I graduated cum laude from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2008, where I served as a Resources Editor on the Law Review and as President of the Women's Law Student Association. I was also awarded membership in the Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity and the William J. Holloway Inn of Court. After law school, I began my career at a major independent oil and gas company where I held the position of Title Landman and later as Title Attorney. Since 2014, I have been in the private sector where my practice focuses on estate planning, probate, adoption, guardianship, LLC...

I am an attorney engaged in diverse litigation practice concentrating in criminal defense, family, personal injury, professional malpractice, lender liability and bad faith law. I am also a certified family law mediator. Life experience matters - In addition to private practice, I serve as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University. I designed curriculum for two courses, “Business Ethics and the Law” and “White Collar Criminal Law.” When not practicing law or teaching, I spend time with my family. I have found that life experiences as an attorney, university professor and coach, husband, parent, and business owner...

Hans Otto Lehr is a founding member of Oxford Lehr, PLLC., and an ambitious attorney who works hard to best serve his clients' legal needs and be an outstanding example for his family.

Ingenuity and resourcefulness are key, and he employs both to get any job done ethically and efficiently. He takes a poised and levelheaded approach to solving complex legal matters in any area of law.

His clients are extremely important to him; he prides himself on maintaining excellent relationships with existing clients.

David Tracy is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers In America for Family Law in Oklahoma. Please call 918-582-8001 to set up a Family Assessment Meeting. We will discuss your family situation, explore your options, and develop a realistic approach to resolving your family legal problems.

I graduated from Oklahoma State in 1988 and from the University of Oklahoma School of Law in 1991. I have been practicing in Tulsa since 1991. When I accept a new client, I want to make sure that I understand the client's needs and expected outcome of the case. I believe that most problems between attorneys and clients occur because of a lack of communication. I pride myself on returning telephone calls and emails promptly. Over the last 29 years, my practice has consisted of family law, consumer bankruptcy, personal injury and general...

Sarah Yates Reddy focuses her practice on family law litigation, Native American law and ICWA compliance, physician contract review services, estate planning and probate. Her clients include families, individuals, and non-profit and charitable businesses.

Attorney Reddy was admitted to the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2008 where she completed her Juris Doctorate. While in law school Ms. Reddy completed certificates in Native American Law and Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law. Her independent research in law school focused on health law and constitutional law, works which has been published and cited. During her time in law...

Melissa Cornell grew up in a household with a strong working mother as a role model. Seeing how hard her mother worked to make ends meet for her family, Ms. Cornell learned that hard work is the best and most rewarding way to achieve any goal, and to overcome any obstacle. She decided from a young age that she wanted to work hard for others, and decided to become an attorney. Since Ms. Cornell began practicing law over ten years ago, she decided to focus on family law and issues involving families. No matter your...

Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn. Whether you're fighting for custody of your children, going through a divorce, or facing criminal charges, it is normal to be afraid, anxious, and depressed. You need an aggressive advocate who will fight for your best interests. Let me be your advocate. I am passionate about my job, and I care about my clients. Together we will get you through this unexpected turn and get your life back on track.

Upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in July 1966, I moved to Pryor, Oklahoma, as an Associate of well known and famous trial lawyer, Tony Jack Lyons. We soon became partners. We had a LOT of Criminal Business, and I assisted in, or tried about 39 homicide cases. Only had one client receive prison time, and that was for a very minimal sentance. I personally tried what is believed the first Murder case in Oklahoma, with a defense of "Extreme Domestic Violence". My client shot her husband to death with a shotgun, in front...

Tamra A. Spradlin received her B.A. in 1989 and her J. D. in 1992 from Oklahoma City University. As the youngest person ever to graduate from OCU undergraduate, the OCU Law School awarded her the Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship. She received numerous awards including the Judge Tom Brett Criminal Law Award, and American Jurisprudence Awards for Constitutional Law, Evidence, Criminal Law, Property, Bankruptcy, and Criminal Procedure. She attained the Order of the Barristers in recognition of courtroom advocacy skills. She began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender with the Oklahoma County Public Defender's Office in 1992....

A full service law firm, Michael S. Vernon Attorney at Law, PLLC is primarily focused on probate, estate planning, guardianship, real property, and litigation, with extensive knowledge and expertise in oil, natural gas, and renewable energy. Born and raised in Oklahoma with over 17 years practicing experience, the Firm specializes in developing estate planning strategies to assist clients with probate, wills, trusts, and asset administration. Michael has appeared before the District Court in dozens of counties across Oklahoma and Texas, representing parties in well over 100 cases. Additionally, Michael creates and reviews real estate purchase and sale contracts, agreements, deeds, mortgages,...

Tamera Childers is a family law attorney whose practice is concentrated on divorce, custody, paternity and guardianship cases. Raised in small town, Lindsay, Oklahoma, she knew at a young age she wanted to be a lawyer; however, her educational and career path is not that of a traditional student. After graduating near the top of her Lindsay High School class in 1982, Tamera attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, where she was an active member of the Delta Zeta sorority. After completing two semesters at Northeastern, she moved to Ponca City, got married and raised two daughters. When her children...

I am a trial and appellate attorney. I worked at Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Support Services, for over 15 years. I moved into private practice in 2017. My legal practice is focused on family law, including divorce, paternity, adoptions, and related matters such as prenuptial agreements, gestational agreements, and more.

I have advanced training from organizations such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Institute for Family Law Associates, and I have received specialized training for service as a guardian ad litem and as a parenting coordinator in child custody cases.

I am a citizen of the Cherokee Nation,...

Robert Faulk graduated cum laude from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2004. He is an experienced criminal defense and family lawyer in Enid, OK. He practices in several counties including Garfield, Kingfisher, Major, Grant and other surrounding counties.

Joel LaCourse has a passion for serving people. He has been defending people for almost 25 years in various areas of the law. He has tried hundreds of cases ranging from catastrophic injury and workers compensation to child custody and divorce.

Joel is driven to see justice obtained on behalf of his clients. He will fight for his clients rights in achieving justice, however, believes this can be accomplished with uncompromising integrity, unwavering professional ethics, and moral standards. You can fight and win in the legal arena, and still maintain dignity and character in doing so.

His bar Admissions: All...

A. Craig Abrahamson has been a tough, aggressive, skilled and successful litigator since 1979. Having achieved notable successes in complex oil and gas, bankruptcy, wrongful death, and product liability litigation, Mr. Abrahamson focuses his practice on general civil litigation and bankruptcy. Mr. Abrahamson is also a dedicated family law attorney handling divorce, child custody, visitation rights, child support, alimony, spousal support, premarital agreements, guardianship, probate, administration of estates, and post-decree modification and enforcement of custody, visitation and support. Mr. Abrahamson represents creditors and debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. He also represents clients in business...

Robert Denton is a trial attorney who focuses his practice in Family Law (divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, etc.), Personal Injury Law (Car Accidents, Slip-and-Fall, On the Job Injuries), DUI, Criminal Law, and more. Prior to founding the Denton Law Firm PLLC Robert worked for a downtown civil defense firm. While at the firm, Robert Denton refined his civil litigation experience by practicing in medical malpractice defense, municipal defense, civil rights defense and general defense litigation. Prior to working in civil litigation defense, Robert Denton was a Deputy District Attorney for the Ventura County District Attorney's Office in Ventura,...

I have more than 15 years of bankruptcy experience and am the #1 bankruptcy filer in Tulsa, OK. My office and I serve consumers in personal bankruptcy all over Oklahoma, but I have also done estate planning, family law, personal injury, and a wide range of civil cases. I offer my clients high quality representation with confidentiality and attention to personal details.

I am the Senior Associate and Manager of the Family law team at Cannon and Associates, PLLC. I have been practicing for over 25 years and I am a Fierce Advocate for my clients. I represent people in every type of family law matter, including divorces, paternity, custody/visitation and child support matters. I also Fiercely represent children as a Guardian Ad Litem. I also am a skilled family law mediator, successfully helping resolve thousands of cases over the past decade. Please feel free to contact me for any family law matter.

Andrew Murphy is licensed to practice law in the state of Oklahoma. He received his Juris Doctorate degree, from The Oklahoma City University School of Law, May 1995, graduating with honors.

He also holds:
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1989, Cum Laude.
Associates Degree in Applied Science from the Community College of the Air Force.
Equipment Technology; Cum Laude, October 1982.

In 1995 while still attending law school, Mr. Murphy began his career as law clerk...

David C. Fisher is an accomplished lawyer passionate about helping the people in his community. Since establishing the firm in 2002, David has assisted Tulsa families with mediation, collaborative law, family law, and estate planning services. In his litigations, he is a talented advocate with an unwavering determination to help his clients. In his collaborative law pursuits, he remains equally committed to helping clients achieve a sound solution that reflects their best interests.
David takes pride in his work and ability to help others resolve disputes peacefully and respectfully. He keeps a strong focus on the future and works with his...

Michael Risley received his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 2005, where he was a Member of the Dean of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Board and a strong extracurricular supporter of the Anthropology Department. In 2008, at the University of Tulsa College of Law, Mr. Risley was awarded the American Bar Association's Curtin Fellowship for his work in alternative sentencing for homeless defendants. Unable to refuse the call of home, Mr. Risley returned to O.U. in 2009, and received his J.D in 2010. Mr. Risley was born in Singapore to his Norwegian mother and American father, and split his...

R. TODD WADDELL Todd Waddell obtained his law degree from Oklahoma City University, graduating Magna Cum Laude while working a full-time job during the day. Prior to opening his private practice, his legal work experience included working for the third largest firm in Texas (Gardere Wynne, in their Tulsa office) as well as with a highly respected Oklahoma firm (Fellers Snider) in Tulsa, OK. He has two published appellate decisions, Davis v. The City of Tulsa, 2004 OK CIV APP 28, 87 P.3d 1106, Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Ass'n v. Remington Park, Inc. 1999 OK CIV APP 75,...