Altus Tribal Law & Jurisdictional Authority

While Altus is the Jackson County seat, it is located in a region of Oklahoma with significant proximity to the Kiowa and Comanche tribal jurisdictions. After the McGirt decision, understanding where state and tribal authority intersect is more important than ever.

D. Colby Addison currently serves as a Tribal Supreme Court Justice. This provides a deep, judicial perspective on how tribal laws are interpreted and how tribal/state concurrent jurisdiction functions in Oklahoma.

Yes. ICWA cases involve specialized federal and tribal law requirements that must be followed. We provide high-authority counsel to navigate these sensitive tribal family law matters.

This is a rapidly evolving area of law since McGirt. Whether a civil case for an Altus resident belongs in tribal or state court depends on the location of the incident and the status of the parties involved.

Most cases involving the tribes of Southwest Oklahoma occur in tribal courts located in Anadarko or Lawton. We represent clients across these venues in various tribal matters.