Sometimes finding a Tulsa divorce attorney can be hard when you don’t have a guide. But don’t worry! We’ve prepared a checklist below to make the search more convenient for you. 

Where to Find a Divorce Attorney

      __ Law Schools

      __ Tulsa County Bar Association

      __ Referrals from family, friends, colleagues and others

      __ Recommendations from other lawyers and professionals

      __ Lawyer Referral Services

      __ Yellow Pages

      __ Internet 

Qualities to Look for

      __ Always on time for meetings

      __ Approachable

      __ Eager to help you out

      __ Easy to contact

      __ Easy to work with

      __ Gives sound advice but lets you have the final say

      __ Open-minded and listens to your opinion

      __ Reasonably-priced

      __ Shows genuine interest in your case 

Questions to Ask during Interviews

      __ What is your field of expertise in law?

      __ How long have you been practicing as a Tulsa divorce attorney?

      __ Do you work independently or with associates in a law firm?

      __ What are your credentials and other qualifications?

      __ How many clients do you previously and currently have?

      __ How many cases are you handling at the moment?

      __ How often do you handle cases that go to court?

      __ What is your success rate?

      __ Can you explain to me how the divorce process in Tulsa works?

      __ What do you think about my case? What legal actions would you suggest?

      __ How do you charge your clients—hourly or a one-time flat fee?

      __ Do you require a retainer fee?

      __ How much do you think my case will cost?

      __ Do you charge miscellaneous expenses? If so, what are they?

      __ What is your minimum fee for a 15-minute phone call?

      __ Please tell me more about your billing and collecting methods.

__ Will there be other lawyers and professionals working on my case? If so, will be I also be paying for their services?

      __ How long do you think it will take until my divorce becomes final?

      __ Can you give me some reliable references to your previous and current clients? 

What to Consider when Hiring

      __ Skills, expertise and compatibility with the lawyer

__ Availability of the lawyer (Though he or she may have other clients, you must be sure that you’re given enough time and attention as well, and not overlapped by the other cases)

      __ Costs