Oklahoma Bar Association

Oklahoma Bar Association The OK Bar Association was created by the Oklahoma Supreme Court to advance the legal profession The OBA is located in the State Capitol Complex at 1901 N.

The Oklahoma Bar Association was formed in 1904 by the merger of the Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory Bar Associations. After statehood in November 1907, the association was recognized by the Oklahoma Legislature until it repealed the enacting legislation in 1938. Thereafter, in 1939 the Oklahoma Supreme Court, exercising its plenary powers over the courts of the state of Oklahoma, reorgani

zed the association and mandated that to practice law in Oklahoma all Oklahoma lawyers must be association members. The association celebrated its centennial in September 2004 and has a rich history of serving lawyers and the public. It offers a wide variety of community service programs designed to help Oklahomans. As part of the goal to protect the public, the OBA Office of the General Counsel investigates complaints against lawyers and prosecutes lawyers who have committed ethical violations. The bar also offers basic legal information for consumers on its website, extensive Law Day activities and other law-related educational programs. The Oklahoma Bar Association is governed by a 17-member Board of Governors whose members are lawyers elected by bar members. Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. The main phone number is (405) 416-7000. The Oklahoma Bar Association is an arm of the Oklahoma Supreme Court and does not receive any appropriations from the Oklahoma Legislature. The association receives no public or tax-related revenues. The organization's activities are wholly funded through membership dues, grants and other self-generated revenue.

The September bar journal is now online! Check out articles on the theme of "Animal Law," including dangerous dog regula...
09/01/2026

The September bar journal is now online! Check out articles on the theme of "Animal Law," including dangerous dog regulations, migratory bird protections and more. Read it now at https://www.okbar.org/barjournal/september-2026/

Make a difference this Veterans Day by volunteering to provide pro bono legal services to those who serve our nation and...
08/31/2026

Make a difference this Veterans Day by volunteering to provide pro bono legal services to those who serve our nation and communities every day.

The inaugural Heroes Day event will offer free, in-person legal assistance for military service members and veterans from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A wide range of legal services will be offered to address the varying needs of those who have honorably served our nation. Lunch will be offered and CLE will be available.

Sign up to volunteer at https://bit.ly/4yOiZCk.

Remembering 2016 OBA President Garvin Isaacs, legal potpourri, MyOKBar self service features temporarily limited and mo...
08/27/2026

Remembering 2016 OBA President Garvin Isaacs, legal potpourri, MyOKBar self service features temporarily limited and more. Check out this week's issue of Courts & More at https://okcourtsandmore.org/aug-26-2026/.

"Effective Nov. 1, 2025, Oklahoma enacted a modified version of the Uniform Trust Code (OUTC), significantly reshaping t...
08/20/2026

"Effective Nov. 1, 2025, Oklahoma enacted a modified version of the Uniform Trust Code (OUTC), significantly reshaping the legal landscape for trust administration in the state. Unlike many legislative changes, the OUTC applies not only to trusts created after its enactment but also to existing trusts. As a result, trustees may now be subject to duties and obligations that did not exist, or were less clearly defined, when the trust was originally drafted."

Continue reading "What Trustees Need To Know About Oklahoma’s New Trust Code" by Amanda Swain at https://www.okbar.org/what-trustees-need-to-know-about-oklahomas-new-trust-code/.

Register now for the 2026 OBA Legislative Debrief on Aug. 21! This is an opportunity to hear the latest updates on legis...
08/18/2026

Register now for the 2026 OBA Legislative Debrief on Aug. 21! This is an opportunity to hear the latest updates on legislation that may affect your legal practice.

There is no cost to attend and 3 hours of MCLE credit are available. Register now at https://www.okbar.org/debrief/.

Need a simple fix to keep your preferred font in Microsoft Word? Check out this week's Law Practice Tip in Courts & More...
08/13/2026

Need a simple fix to keep your preferred font in Microsoft Word? Check out this week's Law Practice Tip in Courts & More:
"One simple tip appealed to almost everyone: how to keep your default font in Word from returning to Aptos every time you open a new document.

1. Open a new blank document
2. Right-click anywhere on the blank page and select Font
3. Choose your preferred font and font size
4. Select Set As Default.
5. Choose All documents based on the Normal template
6. Select OK"

Continue reading the article by Julie Bays at https://www.okbar.org/cm_articles/a-simple-word-fix-for-lawyers-who-prefer-their-own-font/.

"One of the driving forces behind the relaxation of evidence rules in family matters is the desire to hear from children...
08/06/2026

"One of the driving forces behind the relaxation of evidence rules in family matters is the desire to hear from children without including them in the proceedings. Rarely does a family court call the affected child to give evidence. Instead, hearsay is often admitted through a range of general hearsay exceptions, most notably the exceptions for present sense impressions, excited utterances, state of mind, statements made for medical diagnosis or treatment, and recorded recollections."

Continue reading "The Use and Abuse of Hearsay in Family Law Matters" by Jessica Tueller and Monica Dionisio at https://www.okbar.org/the-use-and-abuse-of-hearsay-in-family-law-matters/.

August bar journal now online, from the chief justice: America's 250th anniversary, big changes for OBA CLE and more. Ch...
08/06/2026

August bar journal now online, from the chief justice: America's 250th anniversary, big changes for OBA CLE and more. Check out this week's issue of Courts & More at https://okcourtsandmore.org/aug-5-2026/.

Today at the bar center, Julie Bays taught a hands-on program on essential tools in Microsoft Word. Legal professionals ...
08/04/2026

Today at the bar center, Julie Bays taught a hands-on program on essential tools in Microsoft Word. Legal professionals practiced utilizing advanced features needed to create, repair and manage complex legal documents.

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1901 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK
73105

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+14054167000

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