Oklahoma Lawyers for Children

Oklahoma Lawyers for Children "OLFC" is a pro bono program that works to protect "deprived" children in the Juvenile Division of the Oklahoma County District Court.

OLFC's works to protect and promote the health and well-being of children by providing them the full benefit of quality legal counsel.

OLFC provides the following legal services to deprived children:
Shelter Volunteers/GAL (attorneys and non-lawyers, LLIs)
Guardian Ad Litem Services (attorneys, non-lawyers - limited, LLIs)
Show Cause Attorneys (attorneys & LLIs)
Translators (attorneys and non-lawyers)
DDSD Trust preparation (attorneys & law students)
Guardianship preparation (attorneys & law students)
Name Changes (attorneys)
Representation in IEP matters (attorneys)
Representation in Friendly Suits (attorneys)
DHS Adoptions
Contested Step-Parent Adoptions
Special Circumstance Appointments by District Courts

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I'm Ready to Volunteer!
  • To Volunteer, Contact:
    Tsinena Thompson
    405-232-4453
    Download this organization and add it to your address book.
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers
  • Training Provided
  • Training Required
  • CLE credit for trainings
  • CLE credit for pro bono
  • Mentoring or supervision offered
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance
  • County(s) of Volunteer Opportunity
    Canadian, Comanche, Grady, Kingfisher, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, Payne, Pittsburg, Pottawatomie
  • Area of law
    Disability, Education, Family & Juvenile, Nonprofit Organizations, Public Benefits
  • Populations Served
    Children, Domestic Violence Victims, Individuals with physical/mental disabilities, Juveniles, Native Americans, Persons with Disabilities, Torture survivors
  • Opportunities For
    Interpreters, Law Students, Lawyers, Paralegals, Senior Lawyers
  • Need for non-English services
    Spanish
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities
    Flexible, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
  • Training / Supervision Comments
    OLFC provides training/CLE for volunteer attorneys in all areas of juvenile law.
  • Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help
    Draft legal documents (e.g., briefs), Litigation: Support (e.g., discovery), Litigation: Trial/Direct Representation, Prepare legal education materials