If you are considering bankruptcy in Oklahoma but cannot afford an attorney, free help is available. The organizations below provide legal assistance at no cost to qualifying residents. You can also visit lawhelp.org/OK for the most up-to-date directory of free legal services in Oklahoma.
Need immediate help?
Start with lawhelp.org/OK to find the legal aid office nearest you in Oklahoma. You can also call your local bankruptcy court (listed below) for information about self-help resources and pro se filing assistance.
Legal Aid Organizations
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Statewide legal aid for low-income Oklahomans.
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
Legal services for Native Americans in Oklahoma.
Law School Bankruptcy Clinics
University of Oklahoma College of Law Clinics
Legal clinics in Norman and Oklahoma City.
University of Tulsa College of Law Clinics
Legal clinics in Tulsa.
Bar Association Pro Bono
Oklahoma Bar Association Pro Bono
Contact the bar association for pro bono referrals and reduced-fee attorney programs.
Bankruptcy Courts in Oklahoma
These are the federal bankruptcy courts serving Oklahoma. Many courts offer self-help desks, pro se workshops, and links to local volunteer attorney programs.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Visit the court website for self-help resources, forms, local rules, and filing information.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
Visit the court website for self-help resources, forms, local rules, and filing information.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Visit the court website for self-help resources, forms, local rules, and filing information.
Credit Counseling
Federal law requires two counseling sessions for bankruptcy filers: credit counseling before filing, and debtor education before discharge. Visit the U.S. Trustee's list of approved agencies to find providers approved for Oklahoma. Many agencies offer free or reduced-cost sessions for low-income individuals.
Additional Resources
- LawHelp.org/OK -- Find free legal help in Oklahoma
- NACBA Find an Attorney -- Locate consumer bankruptcy attorneys (some offer free consultations)
- Browse all states -- Back to the full state directory
- 1328(f) Discharge Screener -- Free tool to check if you are eligible for a bankruptcy discharge