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Law Day

About Law Day in Oklahoma

Law Day is meant to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to recognize its importance for society. The Oklahoma Bar Association has been celebrating Law Day for more than 70 years with activities and events taking place over several weeks and in dozens of counties. The celebration was conceived in 1951 by the late Hicks Epton, a Wewoka attorney and 1953 Oklahoma Bar Association president.

This year, the theme is "The Rule of Law and the American Dream." To celebrate, the Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day Committee will hold its annual art and writing contest for Oklahoma students and will produce timely, educational videos that can be viewed on the OBA's social media. In the spring, hundreds of Oklahoma lawyers will also donate tens of thousands of dollars in legal services, giving free legal advice to the public through Ask A Lawyer.
2026 Law Day Logo

Student Contest


The annual OBA Law Day Art and Writing Contest is designed to stimulate discussion and understanding of the law among young Oklahomans. See the contest page for more details.

Ask A Lawyer


Submit Your Local County Bar Information Now!

This will be the 50th year Oklahoma Bar Association members have offered free legal advice to celebrate Law Day. Oklahomans will have the option to email their question or call the hotline to speak with an attorney on May 1.

Law Day Programming


This year, we are producing content that will cover some of the common areas of law we hear about from callers for Ask A Lawyer. Visit our YouTube page to see recent videos.

Local County Phone Numbers

Phone banks will be located at the Oklahoma Bar Center in Oklahoma City, the Tulsa County Bar Association or local lawyers’ offices in nonmetro counties. Volunteer attorneys will also answer questions by email. All events take place on Friday, May 1, unless otherwise noted.

 

Location Phone Number Time
Statewide (hotline located in Oklahoma City) 405-900-5299 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Statewide (hotline located in Tulsa) 918-340-5297 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Adair County (Stillwell) 539-819-0307 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Beaver County (Beaver) 580-625-4597 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cimarron County (Boise City) 580-544-2471 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Choctaw County (Hugo) 580-326-6427
580-326-6428
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Garfield County (Enid) 580-233-2833
580-495-4954
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Kay County (Ponca City)
Thursday, April 30
580-762-1655 April 30
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
McClain County (Purcell) 405-447-9821 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Okmulgee County (Okmulgee) 918-689-2528
918-998-2528
918-689-2529
1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Ottawa County (Miami) 918-540-1818 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Payne County (Stillwater) 405-377-7000 10 a.m. - 2 p.m..
In Person Event
Payne County (Stillwater)
Saturday, May 15
Stillwater Public Library 1107 S Duck St. May 15
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.