Oklahoma City, OK Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

1211 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103, USA

I became a criminal defense attorney because I’m intimately familiar with how precious our constitutional rights are. After my arrest years ago, I realized how close I was to being in a situation that could have negatively impacted my life forever. That situation made me realize how important it is to have someone on your side who feels strongly about protecting those rights. In the Air Force, I put my life on the line to support and defend the Constitution during war. Today, I support and defend the Constitution in the courtroom. My legal career began by representing indigent clients. I saw first-hand how important it is for everyone to have legal representation. This is why I make every effort to make my services available to as many people as possi

Corporate and Transactional Law

10005 N. May Ave, Suite 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Business Matters, including Construction Law, Real Estate Law, and Oil & Gas Law

Real Estate Law

522 Colcord Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Area of Practice: Municipal, Public Finance, Land Use & Economic Development Law

Family and Divorce Law

1 NE 2nd Street, Suite 201, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Ms. Kelso specializes in criminal, juvenile, and family law. A native Oklahoman, Kelli grew up in Midwest City, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University, and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa. She focuses on easing the stress of her clients by providing an informed and well-planned defense on their behalf.

Family and Divorce Law

P.O. Box 12428, Oklahoma City, OK 73157

Lisa R. Howard is an adoption and family law attorney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Adoption and guardianship are central to her work, including issues involving Indian children in those proceedings. Her adoption matters include domestic and international cases, Oklahoma DHS adoptions, and Indian adoptions. She has helped bring numerous adoptions to finalization. Her Oklahoma family law work also extends to divorce, whether contested or uncontested. Child custody and support, paternity, relocation, and modification are among the other matters she handles. In her professional biography, Howard links her focus on adoption, family law, and guardianship to becoming a mother herself. Howard grew up in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Both her university education and her legal education took place at the University of Oklahoma: she graduated summa cum laude before earning her law degree from its College of Law. Her law school activities included membership in Phi Delta Phi and the American Indian Law Review. While a student, she was selected for a United States Department of Justice internship, one of three law students chosen nationwide. Howard belongs to the Oklahoma Bar Association and multiple tribal court bar associations. Her court admissions also include the federal Western District of Oklahoma. The Law Office of Lisa R. Howard offers consultations in person and virtually.

Immigration Law

101 Park Ave suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA

Sina Farzaneh is an attorney at Farzaneh Law Firm and the son of founding partner Mr. Amir Farzaneh. Sina graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and a minor in Political Science. Sina went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2022. After law school, Sina spent a year in Portland, Oregon, working at a prestigious immigration law firm. There, he gained invaluable experience in complex immigration matters, refining his skills in client advocacy, case preparation, and navigating the intricacies of immigration law. Sina is licensed to practice law in, Oregon, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Outside of his legal practice, Sina enjoys spending time with his wife, his dog, and playing tennis. Sina is also fluent in Persian (Farsi).

Securities Law

5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 600, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Wallace Kunzman has been actively involved in the securities area as a lawyer for over 35 years. He has drafted offering documents and performed all aspects of securities compliance in over 250 offerings over this period, including both registered offerings and Regulation D offerings. These offerings have been primarily in alternative investments. Also, he has represented numerous broker-dealers in various aspects of their business, such as underwriting activities and FINRA and state regulatory and compliance matters. Mr. Kunzman was an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1982 and has lectured in the securities and corporate areas for the University of Tulsa and Oklahoma City University Continuing Legal Education Divisions, the Investment Program Association, REISA, the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants, the NASAA Corporate Finance Training Seminar in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015, the FINRA Annual Conference in 2012, and the FINRA Advertising Regulation Conference in 2014. Mr. Kunzman assisted in researching for and editing 4B Robert J. Haft & Peter M. Fass, Tax-Advantaged Securities, Broker-Dealer Compliance for Real Estate Securities Offerings §§ 15:1 to 15:118 (2013). Mr. Kunzman was a member of the FINRA Series 22/39 Item Writing and Review Committee from 2008 to 2017. He serves as a FINRA arbitrator and has served on committees to the Oklahoma Securities Department, been an expert witness for the Securities Department of the State of Kansas and FINRA Department of Enforcement in securities cases and worked with the states of Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico concerning the enactment of securities exemptions for the oil and gas industry. Mr. Kunzman was a member of the Board of Directors of the Investment Program Association from 2008 to 2017 and chairman of the Legal and Regulatory Affairs Committee from 2016 to 2017.

Family and Divorce Law

10701 South Western Ave, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73170

Prior to joining Echols & Associates in March 2016, Kyle managed and operated his own law firm in Stillwater, Oklahoma where he practiced in the areas of family law, probate & estate planning, civil litigation, criminal, real estate, contracts, and personal injury. Kyle also serves as a qualified Guardian Ad Litem for children in domestic litigation cases. Kyle uses his years of experience in private practice to counsel individuals and help navigate through family law probate litigation. Kyle is an outstanding attorney that is a welcomed addition to Echols and Associates.

Family and Divorce Law

210 Park Avenue, Suite 1200, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Phillip J. Tucker is a highly accomplished family law attorney, who enjoys helping his clients resolve family challenges. Prior to joining Doerner in 2021, Phil practiced law for nearly 38 years as a founding partner at a law firm in Edmond, Oklahoma. Phil has been widely published and regularly presents locally and nationwide. His focus areas include adoption, ethics, paternity, habeas corpus/writ proceedings, guardianship, military law, guardian ad litem training, trial advocacy and law practice management. He is also a contributing author for the Oklahoma Bar Association's (OBA) FAMILY LAW PRACTICE MANUAL. He most recently presented an OBA CLE regarding guardian ad litem representation. Recognized for his experience in family law, Phil has been named to the annual Super Lawyers list multiple times. Locally, Phil received the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Maurice Merrill Golden Quill Award for the best OBA Journal article as a co-recipient in 2020. He received the OBA’s Earl Sneed Award for outstanding CLE contributions as a co-recipient in 2011. The OBA also recognized Phil in 2003 as Oklahoma’s Outstanding Family Law Attorney. Through Phil’s dedication to giving back to the legal community, he serves on the OBA's Solo & Small Firm Conference Planning Committee, Military Assistance Task Force, and Legislative Over Site Committee. Phil has also been the technology liaison for the Section Leader’s Council and is an Oklahoma Bar Foundation Fellow. In addition, Phil was a Commissioner on the OBA's Professional Responsibility Commission (2017-2019). He has been an active member of the American Bar Association, Section of Family Law since 1995. He currently is a member on the Adoption, Law Practice Management/Technology, Assisted Reproduction Technology, Ethics, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Governmental Relations (former Chair), International Law and Military Law Committees (former Chair) and is a volunteer with both Operation Standby and Operation LAMP (Legal Assistance for Military Families). Phil was also an observer on the 2014 Uniform Law Commission Drafting Committee on Non-Parental Rights to Custody and Visitation.

Elder Law

4200 Perimeter Center Drive, Suite 130, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Additional Areas of Practice: Adoption Guardianship (for incapacitated adults and minor children) Probate Estate Planning Guardian ad Litem (for incapacitated adults and minor children) Mediation An Oklahoma City native, Shannon has built a reputation of providing compassionate guidance and representation for estate planning, elder law, and other family-related legal matters such as guardianship, probate, and adoption. Shannon is also deeply committed to serving the LGBTQ+ community, to help protect and ensure LGBTQ+ families’ legal rights are secure. The combination of Shannon's life experiences, work history, and education gives her a unique perspective and genuine understanding of the complexities of her clients’ needs. Shannon strives to help clients navigate legal situations with compassion, empathy, and attentiveness. Shannon is also a certified mediator, and, when appropriate, she favors mediation, negotiation, collaborative law to help clients swiftly and amicably resolve their legal matters. However, when warranted, she is also a willing and capable advocate in the courtroom. Shannon also frequently serves as Guardian ad Litem for vulnerable adults and children.