Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO)
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, consumer rights, public benefits).
- Website: legalaidok.org
- Statewide Hotline: 1-888-534-5243
- Regional Offices:
- Oklahoma City: 1-405-557-0020
- Tulsa: 1-918-584-3333
- Lawton: 1-580-357-3427
- McAlester: 1-918-426-1430
- Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS)
- Focuses on legal issues affecting Native American communities.
- Website: oilsonline.org
- Phone: 1-405-447-6111
- Oklahoma Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: okbar.org/public/lrs
- Phone: 1-800-522-8065
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Oklahoma Disability Law Center (ODLC)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: okdlc.org
- Phone: 1-800-880-7755
- Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (OCADVSA)
- Legal support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Website: ocadvsa.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-522-7233
- Catholic Charities Immigration Services
- Low-cost immigration legal help (DACA, citizenship, family petitions).
- Website: catholiccharitiesok.org
- Phone: 1-405-523-3000
- Oklahoma Veterans Legal Assistance Program
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: okbar.org/veterans
- Phone: 1-800-522-8065
- LASO Senior Law Project
- Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, wills).
- Website: legalaidok.org/seniors
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-522-7233 (OCADVSA).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-888-534-5243 (LASO).
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-800-879-6552 (LASO Seniors).
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-880-7755 (ODLC).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Oklahoma Courts Self-Help Center
- Free forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: oscn.net/selfhelp
- LawHelp Oklahoma
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelpok.org
- Oklahoma Legal Group
- Pro bono and low-cost legal services directory.
- Website: oklahomalegalgroup.org
Pro Bono Programs
- Oklahoma Bar Association Pro Bono Program
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: okbar.org/probono
- Tulsa Lawyers for Children
- Free legal advocacy for children in foster care.
- Website: tulsalawyersforchildren.org
Law School Clinics
- University of Oklahoma College of Law Clinics
- Services in immigration, criminal defense, and tribal law.
- Website: law.ou.edu/clinics
- Oklahoma City University School of Law Clinics
- Focus on family law, immigration, and veterans’ rights.
- Website: law.okcu.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Cherokee Nation Legal Services
- Legal aid for Cherokee citizens.
- Website: cherokee.org/services/legal-services
- Choctaw Nation Legal Services
- Website: choctawnation.com/services/legal
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: LASO offers an online intake form: legalaidok.org/apply.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Contact tribal legal departments (e.g., Cherokee, Choctaw) or OILS for specialized assistance.