Atty. James Franklin Deaton

Atty. James Franklin Deaton

James Franklin Deaton is a lawyer practicing contracts, criminal defense, estate planning and probate and 10 other areas of law. James Franklin received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Okemah Okemah 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James Franklin Deaton at a glance

James Franklin Deaton is a contracts, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and estate planning attorney based in Okemah, Oklahoma. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1981). Educated at University of Oklahoma J.D. (—) and University of Oklahoma B.B.A. (—). Serands clients in Okemah, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Franklin Deaton is a lawyer practicing contracts, criminal defense, estate planning and probate and 10 other areas of law
  • James Franklin received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James Franklin practices in Okemah, OK

Practice Areas Explained

James Franklin Deaton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Franklin Deaton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

James Franklin Deaton is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Oklahoma →

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

James Franklin Deaton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Oklahoma →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Franklin Deaton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Okemah 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Franklin Deaton

Where is James Franklin Deaton's law office located?
James Franklin Deaton's law practice is located in Okemah, Oklahoma. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Franklin Deaton handle?
James Franklin Deaton focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has James Franklin Deaton practiced law?
James Franklin Deaton has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
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Education

University of Oklahoma J.D.
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University of Oklahoma B.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1981

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