Chris Smith
Oklahoma City Family Attorney
Chris Smith focuses his practice on representing small business owners, professionals, and individuals in divorce and custody matters. Chris understands that business and personal matters are intimately intertwined, and he believes that the value of an attorney is only realized when he or she becomes a strategic partner in the critical aspects of business and life.
Chris’s experience and understanding help him articulate complex matters in a relatable way and his empathetic nature exudes genuine compassion for his clients.
Chris Smith represents individuals throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and the Western United States in the areas of family law litigation. Chris does not shy away from complicated cases involving highly contested custody matters, sexual abuse allegations, high-stakes property division, family businesses, and support.
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 and daughter, and their dog Rue, where they enjoy being active in church and various community activities.
- University of Oklahoma College of Law
- J.D. (2004) | Law
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- Oklahoma Christian University of Science & Arts
- B.S. (2001) | Governmental and Legal Studies
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- Managing Attorney
- The Smith Firm
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- Partner
- Ball Morse Lowe
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- Partner
- Smith Simmons, PLLC
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- Partner
- The Smith Firm
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- Associate Attorney
- Burnett Brown, PLLC
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- Attorney
- The Smith Firm, PLLC
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- Director of Legal Information
- Oklahoma State School Boards Association
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- Moderator
- The Lawyer Life
- What Is the End Game?
- Oklahoma Gazette
- Enough With the MAPS Bashing
- Oklahoma Gazette
- Certified Collaborative Attorney
- Oklahoma Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Best Lawyers in America - Family Law
- Best Lawyers
- 2018, 2019, 2020
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Achiever Under 40
- The Journal Record
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Top Ten Ranking 2015
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- American Bar Association
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- Wealth Counsel
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- Oklahoma Association for Justice
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- Young Entrepreneurs Council
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- State Bar of Texas # 24076204
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- Oklahoma Bar Association # 20333
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- Collaborative Law Institute of Texas
- Member
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- Dallas County Bar Association
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- Oklahoma Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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- Oklahoma County Bar Association
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- Oklahoma
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- Texas
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fixed fee and payment plans available with additional information.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- English: Spoken, Written
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