Atty. Brian Craig Been

Atty. Brian Craig Been

Brian Craig Been is a lawyer practicing adoption, criminal defense, divorce and 7 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Muskogee Muskogee 32 yrs experience 32 year
Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Brian Craig Been at a glance

Brian Craig Been is an Associate based in Muskogee, Oklahoma, practicing at Bret A. Smith. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1994) and Oklahoma (1995). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1994) and University of Arkansas (B.S.B.A., 1991). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Muskogee County (Board Member, 2002—), Arkansas, Oklahoma and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Muskogee, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Craig Been is a lawyer practicing adoption, criminal defense, divorce and 7 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Brian practices at Bret A. Smith in Muskogee, OK

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Craig Been's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Craig Been handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Brian Craig Been is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oklahoma →

Trusts

Brian Craig Been is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oklahoma →

Personal Injury

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.

Brian Craig Been is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Brian Craig Been is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Oklahoma →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Brian Craig Been is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Oklahoma →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Muskogee 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.

Looking for additional Oklahoma attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Muskogee or all attorneys in Oklahoma.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Craig Been

Where is Brian Craig Been's law office located?
Brian Craig Been's law practice is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The firm is Bret A. Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Craig Been handle?
Brian Craig Been focuses on divorce, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Brian Craig Been practiced law?
Brian Craig Been has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Brian Craig Been go to law school?
Brian Craig Been earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Brian Craig Been for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Craig Been directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian Craig Been received?
Brian Craig Been's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1994
B.S.B.A.
University of Arkansas
- 1991

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1994
Oklahoma
Admitted: 1995

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.