Chris Smith, ESQ, Managing Attorney

​Chris Smith is a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent peer-review-rated attorney that has been recognized as a Journal Record Achiever Under 40 and has been named to the Super Lawyer Rising Star list from 2014-2020 as well as the most recent issue of Super Lawyers, in addition to being identified by Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law.


He represents individuals located throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and the Western United States in high-conflict family law and custody litigation and appeals, and he does not shy away from complicated cases including ones that involve: highly contested custody matters, parental alienation, parental rights, sexual abuse allegations, high-stakes property division, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, family businesses, and child support.


Chris’s experience combined with his genuine compassion allows him to break down complex legal matters in a relatable way for his clients. He is a tireless advocate for parental equality and helped write 2021’s House Bill 1151 which strengthened the public policy for equal rights for parents in Oklahoma.
Outside of the office Chris is committed to multiple civic organizations, and has served on the board of Oklahoma Institute of Child Advocacy, Oklahoma Christian National Alumni Council and has been a member of the Oklahoma Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, and he serves a Senior Counselor with Oklahoma American Legion Boys State the last week of May.


Chris is the author of Faithfully: Marriage, Divorce, & Family in the 21st Century Church which is available on Amazon.

The Smith Firm

The Smith Firm
1900 S. Broadway, Suite A,
Edmond, Oklahoma 73013
(405) 843-1000

Bar Admissions

Education

  • University of Oklahoma College of Law  Norman, Oklahoma, Juris Doctor, 2004

  • Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma, B.S., 2001

Honors and Awards

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Admitted, all Oklahoma State Courts

  • Admitted, all Texas State Courts

  • Admitted, Western District of Oklahoma

  • Admitted, Eastern District of Texas

  • Member, Oklahoma Bar Association

  • Member, State Bar of Texas

  • Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section

  • Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association

  • Member, National Alumni Council, Oklahoma Christian University

  • Past Board Member – Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

  • Past Member, Oklahoma State Advisory Committee – U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Practice Areas

  • Complex Family Law Litigation

  • Civil Rights of Parents

  • Sexual Abuse Allegations

  • Church and Religious Organizations

Publications

Faithfully: Issues of Faith & Family Law in the 21st Century Paperback – February 17, 2022
by Chris Smith (Author)

Church leaders often find themselves recognizing marital strife before anyone else around a couple. It's critical that leaders understand the dynamics and processes married couples face as it relates to family courts and the law. Education is key to helping reconcile marriages otherwise heading for failure, and Chris Smith's book is written with church leaders in mind with a desire to see marriages withstand adversity.

Oklahoma Divorce Guidebook Kindle Edition
by Chris Smith (Author)  Format: Kindle Edition

Find answers to the questions you have about divorce and custody in Oklahoma from family law attorney Chris Smith. Whether it’s handling the stress of a divorce or dealing with student loans, dividing retirement, or establishing custody of children, here's a resource to answer the questions that are often front of mind when a divorce is being considered.

  • Oklahoma

  • Texas

  • Federal Court in Denver