Platter Family Lawyers

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...

I represent men and women in Oklahoma County, Cleveland County, Canadian County, Kingfisher County and McClain County. My practice is focused on family law matters including divorce, paternity, custody, child support, contempt, modifications, alimony and child guardianships. Please visit my website at MichelleSmithLaw.com for additional information.

Evan Humphreys was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Atlanta, Georgia's Emory University School of Law in 2016. At Emory, he was a managing editor at one of the school's law journals and was a volunteer at the veteran's clinic. In 2017, he moved to Guymon, Oklahoma to work for a statewide non-profit law firm. For five years, he represented hard-working people who couldn't afford an attorney in family law, consumer protection, tenants' rights, and victims' rights cases. He is now a solo practitioner in Guymon representing clients in family law, appellate, and civil litigation cases.

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 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.

I have built my career and reputation from my father’s example – we were made to serve others, to never ever quit trying to succeed and most importantly we will never give in to our fear in trying to accomplish these things. We have fear – but we are programmed not to give into it…ever. With this core belief system, my family and now our firm has had the privilege and honor of helping thousands of Oklahomans find good legal results and also, we hope they found the best of themselves in their journeys in the Oklahoma legal system with...

Dustin Gower specializes in Family Law matters and is the owner of Gower Law Offices. Dustin earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Cameron University in 2002 before graduating with his Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2005.

Dustin spent the first five years of his law career working for the Department of Human Services Child Support Division. While working for the Department of Human Services, Dustin was responsible for reviewing thousands of cases while making numerous court appearances. Afterwards he worked for two years as a Family Law attorney at the Law Office at Indian...

Greg Wilson was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on February 26, 1969. He was raised in Tecumseh and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1987. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1993 from Oklahoma State University with a double major in Accounting and Agricultural Economics. He then attended Oklahoma City University Law School where he focused on personal injury, family law, and criminal defense. During law school, he worked as a licensed legal intern in the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission legal department. Greg learned personal injury while working at White Law Firm in Oklahoma City. He then worked at the Pottawatomie...

Lead Attorney, Family Law Services Manager, Childers & Motsinger, P.C., Norman Office E. W. Childers is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a B. A. in Letters with distinction. He attended law school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He started his own law practice straight out of law school focusing on divorce and custody of minor children. He also served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard for 18 years with service on active duty in the United States and Iraq. He is married to Elizabeth and has two daughters.

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,...

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...

Charles grew up in a family construction business and has been dealing with contracts and legal issues for over 30 years. He went to law school to reduce cost in the business, however during this time found a new passion in helping people through the legal hurdles that we all face at some point in time in our life.

Charles has been married to his wife Gina since 2003 and they have an adopted daughter whom they have had since birth. Actually since day one, as they were in the birthing room when she was born. ...

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.

Driven by a spirit of service and work ethic inherent in my upbringing, I leveraged broad life experiences to successfully complete a 20-year military career. Although born in California, I was raised in Mexico after my immigrant parents returned to their home country. From a young age, I worked a variety of jobs including construction, auto body repair, cobbling shoes, and farm work to help provide for my family, instilling resilience, determination, and adaptability. I returned to the United States and joined the Army, drawing on my cross-cultural fluency and perseverance nurtured through my unconventional path. Over two decades of enlisted...

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...

Shanda L. Adams was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar Association in 2011. She graduated from Cameron University in 2006 with Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and received her Juris Doctor from Oklahoma University College of Law in 2011. Prior to joining Rick Dane Moore & Associates as an associate attorney, Shanda interned at the American Civil Liberties Union in Oklahoma, and participated in the International Human Rights Clinic at the University of Oklahoma. In her position as a clinic participant, she worked with researchers, including the Suriname Indigenous Health Fund, to gather and publish information regarding the health of indigenous...

Matthew R. Price is an attorney in Muskogee and partner at Hammons & Price, PLLC. He represents clients in criminal defense and family law. Mr. Price served as an Assistant District Attorney in Muskogee County from January of 2016 through December of 2017.

Mr. Price earned his Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies Education from Northeastern State University in May 2012. He received his Juris Doctor from the OU College of Law in May 2015.

Mr. Price is admitted to practice law in the courts of the state of Oklahoma, the United States District Court for Eastern District of Oklahoma, the United...

George Brown practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation, insurance bad faith, personal injury, family law, adoption, employment law, corporate transactions, trademark infringement and other complex litigation matters. Mr. Brown has also prepared and prosecuted appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals with many published opinions.

Mr. Brown earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with Minors in Economics and Legal Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Brown later earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Mr....

Julia Mills Mettry is an experienced trial lawyer in all areas involving families. From aggressively representing prospective adoptive parents in finalizing a contested adoption to helping family members obtain guardianship over their elderly loved ones, Julia brings a broad and expansive perspective to Allen & Mills. Julia has also placed her primary focus on representation of clients in all aspects of divorce, custody, paternity, and child support cases as well as providing them with estate planning and probate practice. Julia takes the defense of the rights of children seriously and puts their best interests in the forefront which...

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...

My firm is conveniently located in Enid, Oklahoma with additional offices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. My philosophy is simple: More preparation leads to better results. I represent clients throughout the State of Oklahoma charged with DUI, narcotics possession, drug trafficking, white collar crimes and other charges filed by the State. I also represent clients in automobile injury accidents, truck and tractor injuries, death claims, nursing home neglect and other personal injury claims. I recognize that clients want results and that comes from hard work and preparation. The responsibility of representing my clients is something I take very seriously. You...

Douglas J. Smith is an experienced and affordable Lawyer based in Norman, Oklahoma focusing on Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense, DUI/ DWI, Expungements, and Family Law for the Cleveland County District in Norman, McClain County District in Purcell and Oklahoma County District in Oklahoma City, primarily the central counties in Oklahoma. The Smith Law Office building is conveniently located across the street, southwest of the Cleveland County Courthouse in the downtown Norman, Oklahoma area. Mr. Smith has earned a solid representation as an experienced, local Attorney who has represented thousands of individuals in central Oklahoma over the last (30) years...

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.

A full service law firm, Michael S. Vernon Attorney at Law, PLLC is primarily focused on probate, estate planning, guardianship, real property, and civil litigation, with extensive knowledge and expertise in oil, natural gas, and renewable energy. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, with over 15 years practicing experience, I have developed estate planning strategies to assist clients with probate, wills, trusts, and asset administration. I have appeared before the District Court dozens of counties across Oklahoma and Texas, representing parties in well over 100 cases. Additionally, I also create and review real estate purchase and sale contracts, agreements, deeds, mortgages,...

Mr. Yarborough has earned a solid reputation in the state of Oklahoma with over two decades of law experience and has represented hundreds of clients with criminal charges both felony and misdemeanor cases including but not limited to Accelerations, Actual Physical Control, Arson, Assault & Battery, Bail Bond Reductions, Burglary, CDS, Domestic Abuse, Drunk Driving, DUI/ DWI, Drug Charges, Intent to Distribute, Juvenile, Manufacturing, Marijuana, Modifications, Molestation, Murder, Possession of Paraphernalia, Prescription Drugs, Rape, Revocations, Robbery, Sex Crimes, Theft, Traffic Violations, and Expungement of Records.

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...

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,...

Kellie Howell practices in all areas of family law and criminal defense. Ms. Howell was selected to the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Super Lawyers Oklahoma Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor. Prior to joining Sansone Howell, Ms. Howell was the founding attorney at Howell Law Office, PLLC. In addition, Kellie has previously worked with the Hunsucker DUI Defense Firm, Oklahoma Juvenile Justice Center, and Oklahoma City University School of Law. Kellie is admitted to practice in all Oklahoma state courts and the United...

James M. Green is a native of Oklahoma, who served over 25 years of honorable service in the United States Marine Corps. During his time in the Corps, James served as an attorney, representing hundreds and thousands of service members and their family members through domestic relations, estate planning and contract law issues. James retired from the Corps in 2018 and has recently relocated to Haskell County, Oklahoma. He and his wife, Claire, own and operate a cattle and horse ranch there and they run a solo law practice in domestic relations, estate planning, contracts and military law.

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.

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...

Norman attorney Cindy Allen brings a wealth of practical legal experience in family law, bankruptcy, estate planning and criminal defense to our firm. Prior to opening her own practice, Ms. Allen worked as a prosecutor handling complex criminal law and family law cases in Cleveland County. She served as an Assistant District Attorney for Cleveland County and was the Managing Attorney for the Child Support Enforcement Division at the D.A.'s office.

Cindy Allen established her private law practice in 2003 and continues to expand the law firm by providing legal representation for a number of practice areas.

Ms. Allen was named a...

Facing a family law matter in Tulsa, Oklahoma is never easy. Working towards a brighter future can be easier when working with legal representation that understands the situation you face. Richard Moore is a Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC. He can help represent clients throughout Tulsa County, OK and the surrounding areas from the firm’s Tulsa, Oklahoma family law office. Richard earned his Juris Doctorate while attending the University of Tulsa School of Law. During his time in law school, Richard was also involved in various organizations including being a member of the Association of Trial...

Andrew “Andy” Casey joined Stinnett Law as an Associate Attorney in January 2016. While attending the University of Oklahoma College of Law, he served as the Articles Development Editor for the American Indian Law Review, an officer for the Board of Advocates, and competed in the National NALSA Moot Court Championship. During his 2L year, Andy earned the title of Top Speaker/Best Oral Advocate in the country for the 2014 National NALSA Moot Court Championship. An Oklahoma native, Andy grew up in the Sand Springs/Sapulpa area before graduating from Jenks High School in 2004. In 2009, he graduated with...

Mr. Dobbs specializes in the legal matters that affect families and their legacies. His firm is based on the client experience, not the unknown legal bill at the end of the case. That means no big upfront retainers, legal assistance at any budget, and 24/7 access to staff and your file. Mr. Dobbs believes that his clients should not be fit into the same box that the legal industry has attempted to hold on to from 30 years ago. Technology and new ideas on how deliver legal services set Ryan Dobbs Legal apart from the rest.