Atty. John E. Herndon

Atty. John E. Herndon

John E. Herndon is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury law and 3 other areas of law.

Chickasha Chickasha 38 Years Experience 38 year

Profile Summary

About John E. Herndon at a glance

John E. Herndon is an Assoc. Dist. J. based in Chickasha, Oklahoma. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1988). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1988) and Northeastern Oklahoma State College (B.A., 1977). Serves clients in Chickasha, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John E. Herndon is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Northeastern Oklahoma State College in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices in Chickasha, OK

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Herndon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Herndon 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.

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

Wills

John E. Herndon is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Oklahoma →

Probate

John E. Herndon 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.

John E. Herndon 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.

John E. Herndon is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Chickasha 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 John E. Herndon

Where is John E. Herndon's law office located?
John E. Herndon's law practice is located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Herndon handle?
John E. Herndon focuses on divorce, wills, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has John E. Herndon practiced law?
John E. Herndon has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John E. Herndon go to law school?
John E. Herndon earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact John E. Herndon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1988
B.A.
Northeastern Oklahoma State College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1988

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