The Smith Firm
We are a professional Family Law firm based in Oklahoma
Meet The Team
We're an award-winning multidisciplinary team based in Oklahoma with a passion for serving people. We partner with people from all over the state to offer solutions to complex issues.
“Amazing! Tommy, Chris and the rest of their team did an absolutely fantastic job with our custody case. Everyone was kind, compassionate, caring and very genuine. It was a very complicated and odd situation but they pulled through for us. I would and will be recommending the law firm to anyone who may need their services.”
Erica T.
Chris Smith is a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent peer-review-rated attorney that has been recognized as a Journal Record Achiever Under 40 and has been named to the Super Lawyer Rising Star list from 2014-2020 as well as identified by Best Lawyers in the area of Family Law.
Chris focuses his practice on representing individuals in domestic litigation matters and he understands that business and personal matters are intimately intertwined. As a result, Chris believes an attorney’s full value is only realized when they are a strategic partner in the critical aspects of both business life and personal life.
Chris’ experience combined with his genuine compassion allows him to break down complex legal matters in a relatable way for his clients.
He represents individuals located throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and the Western United States in family law litigation. Chris does not shy away from complicated cases including ones that involve: highly contested custody matters, sexual abuse allegations, high-stakes property division, family businesses, and child support.
Outside of the office Chris is committed to multiple civic organizations, serves on the board of Oklahoma Institute of Child Advocacy, Oklahoma Christian National Alumni Council and he is a member of the Oklahoma Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
Chris and his wife, Marissa, reside in Edmond, Oklahoma with their son, daughter, and their dog Rue. The family enjoys being active in their church and various community activities.
Bar Admissions
Texas
Federal Court in Denver
Education
University of Oklahoma College of Law Norman, Oklahoma
Honors and Awards
- “AV Preeminent” – Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating
- “Achiever Under 40” – The Journal Record, 2016
- “Rising Star” – Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters, annually 2014 – 2020
- Fellow – Oklahoma Bar Foundation
- “Oklahoma’s Best Lawyers” – Family Law
- “Best Lawyers in America” – Family Law
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Admitted, all Oklahoma State Courts
- Admitted, all Texas State Courts
- Admitted, Western District of Oklahoma
- Admitted, Eastern District of Texas
- Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association
- Member, National Alumni Council, Oklahoma Christian University
- Board Member – Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
- Oklahoma State Advisory Committee Member – U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Fraternities
- Delta Gamma Sigma
Bar Admissions
Oklahoma
Education
University of Oklahoma School of Law Norman, Oklahoma
Juris Doctor, 2020
California State University Turlock, California
B.A. in Criminal Justice, 2017
Honors and Awards
- Deans List
- American Jurisprudence Award in Technology in Legal Practice
- Distinguished Intern Certificate – OU Legal Clinic
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- Oklahoma County Bar Association
- Cleveland County Bar Association
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- American Legion
- Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation
Sarah Willey is a double graduate from the University of Oklahoma, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. After graduating she worked for a non-profit in Tulsa before attending Oklahoma City University School of Law where she graduated cum laude.
Sarah served on the Oklahoma City University Law Review for two years before serving on the Board of Editors for the publication as a Resource Editor.
Sarah is close with her family in Eastern Oklahoma and enjoys traveling home to spend time with them. She enjoys not only spending time with family but art, theater, reading, and traveling.
Education
Oklahoma City University School of Law Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Juris Doctor, 2017
Cum Laude
CALI Award in Civil Procedure II, Policing and the Law, Federal Jurisdiction
Law Review – Resource Editor
University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma
B.A. in Political Science, 2013
B.A. in History, 2013
Professional Associations + Memberships
- Oklahoma Bar Association, Member
- Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Member
- Canadian County Bar Association
Publications
- Challenges to the “Killing State:” Eighth Amendment Concerns in Warner v. Gross
Practice Areas
Our family law attorneys in Oklahoma City can help you to address topics that include:
Divorce
High Asset Divorce
Custody & Visitation
Child Support
Support Alimony
Property & Debt Division
Paternity Disputes
Modification of Support or Custody Orders
Family Law Appeals
Father's Rights
At The Smith Firm, our goal is to help every client effectively manage the minefield of family law so they feel empowered to face the future with confidence and optimism.
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Address
50 Penn Place
1900 N.W. Expressway
Suite 1060, OKC 73118
Connect
T: 405 843 1000
E: firm@thesmithfirm.net
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