Chickasaw Nation Tribal Law
Serving Ardmore and the Chickasaw Nation. We provide knowledgeable representation for tribal members and businesses in Indian Country.
Navigating Sovereign Law
Ardmore is a hub for the Chickasaw Nation. We understand the complex legal landscape here.
Family Law
Handling divorces, custody disputes, and protective orders in Chickasaw Nation District Court.
Business & TERO
Helping contractors comply with Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) regulations and tax laws.
Criminal Defense
Defending tribal members accused of crimes in Ardmore, ensuring their jurisdictional rights are protected.
Jurisdictional Challenges
The law changes when you cross into Indian Country.
Court Selection
Knowing whether to file in Tribal, State, or Federal court can be the difference between winning and losing.
ICWA Compliance
We strongly advocate for adherence to the Indian Child Welfare Act in all state proceedings.
Sovereignty
Tribes are sovereign nations. Suing them or their enterprises requires overcoming strong immunity defenses.
Our Tribal Law Services
Respectful and effective representation.
ICWA Defense
Protecting families and cultural connections.
Criminal Defense
Representation in tribal and federal courts.
Gaming Issues
Labor and contract issues involving casinos.
Probate & Wills
Handling estates with restricted trust assets.
We Are Here to Help
Individuals
- Custody & divorce
- Criminal charges
- Probate of Indian lands
- Civil rights enforcement
Businesses
- Contract negotiation
- TERO compliance
- Waivers of immunity
- Dispute resolution
Relevant Insight: McGirt and Oklahoma Business Implications
Understanding tribal jurisdiction after the landmark Supreme Court decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Insights
Cross-Deputization in Oklahoma Tribal Law
Cross-deputization agreements let tribal and local officers enforce each other's laws. In post-McGirt Oklahoma, they reshape jurisdiction, sovereignty, and.
McGirt & Oklahoma Tribal Reservations
The Supreme Court confirmed the Muscogee reservation was never disestablished. But what does that mean? And why doesn't it apply to every tribe in Oklahoma?
IGRA Explained: Federal Indian Gaming Law
Passed in 1988, IGRA created the modern tribal gaming industry. Understand the three classes of gaming, the role of the NIGC, and why compacts matter.
Complex Case?
You need an attorney who knows the territory. Call Addison Law Firm.
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