Atty. James E. Watzke

Atty. James E. Watzke

James E. Watzke is a lawyer practicing alternate dispute resolution, bankruptcy - personal, criminal defense and 9 other areas of law.

Sapulpa Sapulpa 14 Years Experience 14 year
Call (539) 399-0602

Profile Summary

About James E. Watzke at a glance

James E. Watzke is a divorce, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (2012). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 2011) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in Sapulpa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James E. Watzke is a lawyer practicing alternate dispute resolution, bankruptcy - personal, criminal defense and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1992, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • James practices in Sapulpa, OK

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Watzke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Watzke 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.

James E. Watzke is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oklahoma →

Trusts

James E. Watzke is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oklahoma →

Probate

James E. Watzke is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

James E. Watzke is one of 238,048 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.

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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 Sapulpa 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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Watzke

Where is James E. Watzke's law office located?
James E. Watzke's law practice is located in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Watzke handle?
James E. Watzke focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has James E. Watzke practiced law?
James E. Watzke has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did James E. Watzke go to law school?
James E. Watzke earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James E. Watzke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 2011
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 2012

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