Atty. Benjamin J. Curtis
Benjamin J. Curtis is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, child support and 5 other areas of law.
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Benjamin J. Curtis is a Member based in Poteau, Oklahoma, practicing at The Curtis Law Firm. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on child custody, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1971), U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (1971), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma (1980). Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1971) and Oklahoma State University (B.S. Wichita, 1958). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Le Flore County (President, 1995-1998), Oklahoma and American Bar Associations Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Poteau, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Benjamin J. Curtis is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, child support and 5 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1958, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Benjamin practices at The Curtis Law Firm in Poteau, OK
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Benjamin J. Curtis is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Oklahoma →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma
Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Poteau are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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