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Oklahoma Bar Foundation Our vision is to enrich lives, eliminate obstacles & ensure justice. The Oklahoma Bar Foundation believes justice should be possible for all.

Every day we empower non-profits supporting Oklahoma’s most legally vulnerable citizens, because our communities are stronger when everyone has fair and equal access to the justice system. The OBF also funds court improvements to aid in the administration of justice and provides law school scholarships at all 3 Oklahoma law schools.

You crushed Guess the Courthouse! Now test your knowledge with Guess the Grantee. Can you guess the Oklahoma nonprofit t...
10/15/2026

You crushed Guess the Courthouse! Now test your knowledge with Guess the Grantee. Can you guess the Oklahoma nonprofit that trains Court Appointed Special Advocates to speak up for abused and neglected children in Oklahoma County, reaching 630 kids?

A) CASA of Oklahoma County
B) Child Advocacy Network
C) Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City
D) Oklahoma Guardian Ad Litem Institute

10/13/2026

Since 2018, OBF has been the sole funder of Project Commutation's law student internship program in Tulsa, the only organization in Oklahoma providing indigent parole and commutation defense.

The result is over 100 law student interns, 6,000+ clients assisted, and 570+ sentences commuted, including 170+ Life and Life-Without-Parole cases.

Executive Director Stephanie Horten share how IOLTA funding is securing second chances and shaping the next generation of lawyers.

"I don't know how I could have navigated this alone. I'm thankful for the support and court services I received from CCC...
10/09/2026

"I don't know how I could have navigated this alone. I'm thankful for the support and court services I received from CCC."

That's what one survivor shared after working with Community Crisis Center's Court Advocates, partially funded by OBF. These advocates stand alongside survivors through every step of the legal process, from protective order assistance to court accompaniment, so no one has to face the courtroom alone.

This funding also supports advocacy through Tribal court systems, helping ensure survivors in rural and Tribal communities have someone beside them, whatever court they're navigating.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're honoring the advocates who make sure survivors are heard, supported, and never alone in the process.

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Oklahoma's newest attorneys!

Our president, staff, and trustees are celebrating you today as you officially join the legal profession. Help us welcome the newest members of the bar.

In Stephens and Jefferson Counties, The Safe Center is where survivors and families in crisis turn for help and healing....
10/05/2026

In Stephens and Jefferson Counties, The Safe Center is where survivors and families in crisis turn for help and healing. But rebuilding a safe life often takes legal help.

That's why an OBF-funded Legal Aid attorney is embedded directly at Safe Center's Duncan location and its Waurika satellite office. They help survivors with protective orders, divorces, custody cases, guardianships, emergency custody, and evictions by advocating for clients through every step of the court process.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, we're honoring the legal advocacy that helps survivors rebuild. Thank you to Safe Center and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. for showing up for Oklahomans every day.

Round three of Guess the Courthouse! Here are your clues:🔎 The Clues-Before this county had its own courthouse, it held ...
09/29/2026

Round three of Guess the Courthouse! Here are your clues:

🔎 The Clues

-Before this county had its own courthouse, it held court inside a building that once served as the capitol of a Native American nation.
-The current courthouse, a four-story building of red brick and limestone, was built in 1916-1917.
-The county's name comes from a Creek word meaning "boiling water."

Which Oklahoma courthouse is it?

A) Muskogee County Courthouse
B) Okmulgee County Courthouse
C) Wagoner County Courthouse
D) Creek County Courthouse

The OBF team recently visited Tulsa County District Court, meeting with Presiding Judge David Guten and Trial Court Admi...
09/25/2026

The OBF team recently visited Tulsa County District Court, meeting with Presiding Judge David Guten and Trial Court Administrator Kim Hall to talk about the court's work and the impact our grants have on the justice system in Tulsa County.

And, of course, we brought Catalyst Cookies by ReMerge, a social enterprise where ReMerge mothers build job skills while baking treats that fund their path forward. A small way to connect two parts of OBF's mission in one visit.

Thank you to Judge Guten and Kim Hall for the warm welcome and the meaningful conversation.

Getting out into Oklahoma's legal community, one room at a time.Recently, Candice took the OBF story on the road with a ...
09/24/2026

Getting out into Oklahoma's legal community, one room at a time.

Recently, Candice took the OBF story on the road with a presentation to the Tulsa County Bar Association, sharing how IOLTA-funded grants support legal aid, courthouse improvements, and the nonprofits doing the hard work of expanding access to justice across our state.

Every conversation is a chance to grow awareness of what OBF does and the grantees who make it possible.

Know a group that would love to hear more about OBF's work? Send us a message, we'd love to visit.

What a night. 🥂Thank you to everyone who helped make Rubies & Rivieras, our 80th Anniversary Gala, a success! We loved c...
09/22/2026

What a night. 🥂

Thank you to everyone who helped make Rubies & Rivieras, our 80th Anniversary Gala, a success! We loved celebrating 80 years of bringing justice home to Oklahomans. It's because of nights like this that we get to keep supporting amazing organizations throughout our great state.

OBF Executive Director Renee DeMoss and Trustee/President-Elect Andy Shank visited Project Commutation in Tulsa, alongsi...
09/21/2026

OBF Executive Director Renee DeMoss and Trustee/President-Elect Andy Shank visited Project Commutation in Tulsa, alongside Program Director Abby Gore and JusticeLink Executive Director Stephanie Horten.

Project Commutation provides free legal representation for individuals serving excessive prison sentences, helping them pursue commutations and parole. JusticeLink, a partner organization founded by the same team, connects people navigating the justice system with essential services like court navigation, benefits enrollment, and housing support, all in one place.

The visit also included quality time with several The University of Tulsa College of Law students serving as Project Commutation interns. Seeing these students funded by the OBF support the work firsthand is a powerful reminder of how the next generation of legal advocates is already showing up for Oklahomans.

Grants like these are possible because of support from OBF donors and gala attendees. Thank you for helping make this work happen.

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1901 N Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK
73105

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+14054167000

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