More than 15% of the approximately 3.7 million people who live in the state of Oklahoma are living at or below the federal poverty level as defined by the U.S. government. Indigent and low-income Oklahomans are at risk of having their legal rights disregarded, since they are typically unable to afford the assistance of an attorney. In terms of civil matters, there are many pro bono and community legal resources that Oklahoma residents can turn to for help. By making use of these services, which are located throughout the state, low-income Oklahomans can ensure that their legal rights are protected.
Pro Bono Services in Oklahoma
Like many states, the state of Oklahoma coordinates the majority of its pro bono services through a single, centralized organization. In this case, it's called Legal Services of Oklahoma. This non-profit law firm has offices throughout the state and is set up to assist low-income and elderly Oklahomans with various civil legal matters.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
2915 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: 405.557.0020
Oklahoma Bar Association
1901 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73152
Phone: 405.416.7000
Oklahoma Community Legal Resources
In addition to reaching out to one of the preceding pro bono services organizations, low-income and indigent Oklahama residents can contact one of several first-rate community legal resources in the state. A sampling of a few of the best options is included below.
Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma, Inc.
115 West 3rd Street, Suite 701
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: 918.584.3211
Oklahoma Lawyers For Children
100 North Broadway, Suite 2250
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: 405.232.4453
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
109 South Broadway Street
P. O. Box 309
Weatherford, OK 73096
Phone: 580.774.2235
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
Hugo Law Office
402 East Duke Street
P.O. Box 890
Hugo, OK 74743
Phone: 580.326.9655
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
Muskogee Law Office
624 West Broadway
Muskogee, OK 74401
Phone: 918.683.5681
Dozens of additional Legal Aid Services offices are scattered throughout the state of Oklahoma, making it easy to find one that's in your neck of the woods.



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