Checotah Family Lawyers

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 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.

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,...

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...

Since 2006 I have helped hundreds of people navigate the rough waters that can be the family law legal system.

My practice involves all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, paternity, child custody, child visitation, decree modifications, support alimony, child support, emergency and final protective orders, business valuations, separate property claims, guardianship, and adoptions.

32-years in private practice

Jeffrey Alan Price, a.k.a., 'Jeff Price,' was born in Norman, OK in August of 1971. He graduated from Claremore (OK) High School in 1989. He graduated With Distinction with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (Radio, Television & Film) from the University of Oklahoma in 1993. In 1996, after holding summer law clerk positions with an appellate judge in Oklahoma City, with the Oklahoma County Public Defender's Office, and with a notable personal injury lawyer from Texas, he earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma.

Mr. Price worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the...

Former Assistant City Prosecutor Former Assistant District Attorney Former Drug Task Force Director

Justin B. Munn earned his J.D. from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon in 1998. While there, he earned a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law, was an Administrative Board Member of the Public Interest Law Project, and was a member of the law school’s Regional Moot Court Negotiations Competition team. Mr. Munn is a member of the Oklahoma, Tulsa County and Creek County Bar Associations, and he is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and the Northern District of Oklahoma. Mr. Munn’s practice emphasizes civil litigation, including domestic and probate matters, domestic mediation...

Kelly A. Smakal earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville in December, 1996. During law school Ms. Smakal was on the Dean’s List, was a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor fraternity, the Student Bar Association and various other law school committees. Since that time, Ms. Smakal has focused her practice exclusively on domestic and family litigation matters, including guardianship and adoption. She is a frequent speaker on divorce and family law topics at continuing legal education seminars and has been an adjunct clinical professor of law at the University...

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...

Once a divorce warrior, now working with clients to divorce in a better way. Save your money, your sanity and your dignity. Learn peaceful co-parenting and assure that your children come through this without scares. If you are in Tulsa, or the surrounding area, go to DontFightAboutIt.com, or call 584-1894 to discuss the options you have for divorce.

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major from Florida State University in Tallahassee in 1995 and Graduated law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville in 2000. I practice in North East Oklahoma, Tulsa, Creek, Wagoner, Rogers, Muskogee, Okmulgee counties.

Mr. Edwards attended the University of Oklahoma, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree with Distinction in Sociology-Criminology in 2007, and his Juris Doctorate with Distinction from the O.U. College of Law in 2010. While in law school, he served as an editor for the American Indian Law Review. He interned at the OU Criminal Defense Clinic and the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, Capital Post-Conviction Division before moving to Ada, Oklahoma. He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Pontotoc County Bar Association, and the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He practices criminal...

Kathleen M. Egan is a Senior Attorney at Bundy Law. Licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Oklahoma, New York, and Connecticut, Katie has over 15 years of experience working on both high-asset family law cases and high-stakes personal injury cases. Her attention to detail and strong research and writing skills contribute to her reputation as a preeminent appellate attorney and make her an invaluable part of the Bundy Law trial team. Katie has a demonstrated passion of giving back to the community. She assisted the New Orleans Public Defender’s office with criminal law matters following Hurricane Katrina in 2005....

The Law Office of Carlos L. Williams is a full service law firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our firm handles criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury cases. Attorney Carlos Williams is an experienced Tulsa lawyer, with over a decade of experience in Oklahoma courts. We pride our firm on treating each legal matter as if it were our own. We offer free consultations and payment plans suitable for all needs. Contact our office today at (918) 582-9LAW(9529) or toll-free at (866)209-1868.

Hello! I have been a resident of Rogers County since my childhood. I graduated from Catoosa High School in 1999. In 2003, I obtained my Bachelor of Science in psychology from Oklahoma State University. My undergraduate research was published in the Journal for Comparative Psychology in 2004. During law school, I worked as a Rogers County District Court Bailiff from 2005-2007 for the Honorable Judges Dwayne Steidley and Robert Price. While attending the University of Tulsa College of Law, I received a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in international business transactions. In 2007, I...

Osiyo! My first introduction to the Rogers County legal community was in 2017, where I was first employed as a legal administrative assistant at Higgins & Easley, P.C. while attending Rogers State University. In 2018, I became a legal assistant and office manager at Dale R. Marlar Law Office, PLLC, where I was employed until Noah Sears and I founded Griffin & Sears, PLLC in 2022. In 2019, I was named a Distinguished Graduate of Professional Studies and graduated magna cum laude from the Rogers State University Honors Program with my Bachelor of Science in business administration management. I went...

Greg Lavender is an accomplished solo practitioner primarily focused on the representation of the citizen accused in criminal actions throughout the State of Oklahoma and within the Cherokee and Muscogee (Creek) Nations and of natural parents in juvenile deprived proceedings. In addition to his private clientele, Mr. Lavender accepts criminal conflict appointments from the Tulsa County District Court and is a contracting attorney with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) as the Parent Defense Team docket leader for two specialty deprived dockets: the Indian Child Welfare Docket (ICWA) and the Family Treatment Court Docket (FTC). He further contracts with the...

Areas of Practice

Divorce
Child Custody and Support
Spousal Support
Property Division
Fathers’ Rights
Guardianships and Grandparents’ Rights
Paternity

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma, 2008
U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma, 2008
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma, 2008
U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma, 2008

Education

University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma

J.D., 2008

University of Tulsa, Tulsa,...

Cana B. Wilson graduated from Friends University in 2009 with a B.S. in Psychology/Human Services. She earned her J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2014 with a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Ms. Wilson is an active member of the Tulsa County and Oklahoma Bar Associations, and a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Kick It Forward Committee. Ms. Wilson’s practice is concentrated on domestic matters, including guardianships and adoptions.

ClueLaw’s practice areas include: Family Law and Civil Litigation. Family Law ClueLaw understands how confusing and stressful family law disputes can be. We utilize a wide range of alternative dispute resolution methods, including settlement conferences and mediation, because how you resolve the problems in your family law case will likely have long-lasting consequences for you and your family. When those methods fail, Carrie is also a skilled and successful trial attorney who is committing to getting the best possible outcomes for her clients. Family law services include: Divorce, Legal Separation, Annulment, Emergency Protective Orders, Paternity, Child Support,...

Attorney Allison J. Wilson is committed to providing families with individualized, compassionate representation during difficult times such as divorce and child custody cases. She is licensed to practice in Oklahoma and Kansas. Because of this experience, she can help people who have family law matters that involve both states. Ms. Wilson practiced at a large law firm in Wichita for three years before returning to Stillwater and opening her own practice. She attended law school at the University of Minnesota, which is ranked as a top 20 law school by U.S. New and World Report. Prior to law school,...

Daniel R. Bays is a practicing attorney, whose central office is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After receiving his undergraduate degree in 2001 from Oklahoma State University and his Juris Doctorate Degree in 2005 from Oklahoma City University, Mr. Bays started his own practice in 2007. Mr. Bays has successfully represented clients around the state of Oklahoma in a wide array of legal matters including family, criminal, personal injury, and more. We have developed a good reputation with judges and lawyers across the state and we are committed to professionalism.

From ancient times the court of law has been about equality and impartiality as much as it has been about justice. Lady Justice is the best known symbol of this with her blindfold to ensure impartiality, her scales to weigh the arguments and her sword to bring justice. These are the qualities that made me want to become an attorney. As Thomas Jefferson said, “Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.” Many people often find the idea of speaking to an attorney a daunting task. I want to erase those fears by “translating” legalese into English for my...

After going to law school specifically to practice family law, Courtney's sole focus at Cornell Law Firm is representing clients in divorce, parentage, guardianship, child custody, child visitation, and child support cases.

Given her special talent of seeing into the heart of the situation, Courtney focuses on guiding spouses, parents, and families through the tough transition that a family case always entails, both emotionally and legally. Clients count on Courtney to be a safe place for them to work through their major life change, and trust her to give them the advice and guidance they need to make the...