Miami Tribal Law & Jurisdictional Authority

Miami is the unique crossroads of nine tribal nations. Following the McGirt and subsequent rulings, jurisdictional analysis in Ottawa County is a critical legal consideration for all criminal and civil matters involving tribal members or lands.

D. Colby Addison serves as a Tribal Supreme Court Justice. This provides a deep, expert-level perspective on tribal law and jurisdiction that few firms in Oklahoma can match, particularly for cases involving complex sovereign issues.

Yes. ICWA cases in Miami require specialized understanding of both tribal and federal law. We provide high-authority counsel to protect tribal family integrity for Ottawa, Wyandotte, Quapaw, and other regional families.

Yes, depending on the parties involved and the location of the dispute. Understanding whether a case belongs in State or Tribal court is the first and most critical hurdle in Northeast Oklahoma litigation.

Miami is the seat for several tribal judicial systems. We represent clients in tribal courts throughout Ottawa County, including those for the Ottawa Tribe, Peoria Tribe, and Quapaw Nation.