Melissa Oxford

Melissa Oxford is from Webb City, a small town outside of Joplin, Missouri. She went to University of Arkansas for undergraduate studies and later attended the University of Arkansas School of Law. Following graduation, Melissa moved to Tulsa and began practicing law in September 2010. Initially, Melissa worked for a well-respected private law firm practicing workers' compensation defense. She sharpened her trial skills, took hundreds of depositions, and became an excellent negotiator by participating in numerous mediations. As a result of her hard work and proactive management of her caseload, Melissa was hired as in-house counsel for a large nationwide insurance company in 2012. During her six years with the company, she defended both workers' compensation and general liability cases. Melissa now focuses on business litigation, employment law, intellectual property law, and family law.

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

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Workers' Compensation

Native American Law

Arbitration & Mediation

Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation

Intellectual Property

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Patents

Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

• Adoption
• Guardianships

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Cherokee Nation

ID Number: #0748

Since 2019

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Since 2019

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Bar Association

ID Number: 30287

Since 2010

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma

Since 2018

United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma

Since 2018

United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Since 2018

Senior Associate Attorney

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig

2020 - Current

Attorney at Law

Melissa Oxford Law, PLLC

2019 - 2020

Associate Attorney

McDaniel Acord & Lytle

2018 - 2019

Staff Attorney

The Hartford

2012 - 2018

Associate Attorney

McGivern & Gilliard

2010 - 2012

University of Arkansas School of Law

J.D. (2010)

2007 - 2010

Honors: Dean's List

Activities: Judicial Extern for the Honorable David Clinger, Equal Justice Works, Benjamin Altheimer Moot Court, Negotiation Competition Finalist, Client Counseling Competition Finalist

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

B.A. (2007)

2003 - 2007

Honors: University of Arkansas Volunteer Spirit Award, E. Faye Jones Service to Scouting Award

Activities: Big Brothers Big Sisters - President and Mentor, Alpha Phi Omega National Community Service Organization - Vice President, Kappa Delta Sorority - Philanthropy Chair

E. Faye Jones Service to Scouting Award

Alpha Phi Omega

2007

Volunteer Spirit Award

University of Arkansas

2005

Oklahoma Bar Association  # 30287

Member

Current

Activities: Family Law Section - Member; Adoption Law Section - Member; Workers' Compensation Section - Member

Tulsa Lawyers for Children

Member

2019 - Current

Oklahoma Employment Lawyers Association  # N/A

Member

2019 - Current

Tulsa County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Activities: Young Lawyers Division Social Committee Co-Chair 2010-2012; Litigation Section; Lawyer Referral Service Committee

Q. How do I write a motion to set aside I need to write a motion to set aside emergency temp custody

September 17, 2019

A: An emergency custody order should be set for hearing within ten days under OK law. I recommend hiring an attorney well-versed in family law in Oklahoma and appear at the hearing to provide evidence in support of your position.

Q. with a CS court hearing coming up my ex is wanting to terminate his rights, what do I do?

September 17, 2019

A: A parent cannot terminate their parental rights simply to circumvent child support obligations.

Q. When a kid is 16, what are the laws on child neglect at that age?

September 17, 2019

A: I recommend your friend consult an attorney well-versed in Oklahoma family law immediately. It is possible she has a duty to report this situation to DHS and could face liability if she fails to do so.

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