Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Law Representation
Serving Custer County. We provide knowledgeable representation for tribal members and businesses interacting with tribal courts.
Understanding Sovereign Law
Navigating the complex intersection of state, federal, and tribal authority in Western Oklahoma.
Family Law
Handling divorces, custody disputes, and protective orders in both C&A Tribal Court and Custer County District Court.
Business Compliance
Helping contractors and vendors comply with TERO preferences and tax regulations on tribal land.
Criminal Defense
Defending tribal members accused of crimes, navigating the jurisdictional maze between tribal and federal courts.
Jurisdictional Challenges
The law is different here.
Trust Land Status
Legal authority often changes simply by crossing the street from fee land to trust land. We pinpoint exact locations to determine jurisdiction.
ICWA Compliance
The Indian Child Welfare Act is a powerful federal law. We ensure it is followed in every state court case involving a Native child.
Sovereignty
Tribes are sovereign nations. Suing them or their enterprises requires overcoming 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
Torts and contracts 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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