Atty. J. Michael Medina
J. Michael Medina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice.
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About J. Michael Medina at a glance
J. Michael Medina is a appellate attorney based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC. Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Tulsa) (2019), and Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Tulsa) (2016). Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Michael Medina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice
- J. Michael, who practices law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2007
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Tulsa 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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