Atty. Peter K. Schaffer
Peter K. Schaffer is a lawyer practicing adoption law, children, agency adoptions and 8 other areas of law.
Adoption Law & More Attorney · Serving Oklahoma City, OK · 52+ Years Experience
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About Peter K. Schaffer at a Glance
Peter K. Schaffer is a Member based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Peter K. Schaffer, Attorney at Law. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on child custody, adoption, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1974), U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit: (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1974) and Babson College (B.S. New, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma County and Oklahoma Bar Associations. Serves clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter K. Schaffer
- Peter K. Schaffer is a lawyer practicing adoption law, children, agency adoptions and 8 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.S. degree from Babson College in 1965, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Peter practices at Peter K. Schaffer, Attorney at Law in Oklahoma City, OK
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Peter K. Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter K. Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oklahoma City.
Child Custody & Visitation in Oklahoma City
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Adoption in Oklahoma City
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Civil Rights in Oklahoma City
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oklahoma City
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 Oklahoma City 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.
Oklahoma City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oklahoma City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Oklahoma City Choose Peter K. Schaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter K. Schaffer's practice in the field of child custody, adoption, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter K. Schaffer brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oklahoma, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit:, and U.S. Supreme Court, Peter K. Schaffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering child custody, adoption, and civil rights, Peter K. Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oklahoma City
A Oklahoma City-based practice means Peter K. Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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