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Trusted Tulsa, Oklahoma Legal Representation

When facing a complex legal matter in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the lawyer you select to handle your case can be crucial. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney can effectively review your case and determine the best way in which to proceed while preserving your best interests.

Clients throughout the area trust their many legal matters to me, attorney Joseph M. Norwood. I opened the Norwood Law Office in an effort to assure the law was applied equally and fairly to people throughout Tulsa and the surrounding communities. Since I began practicing law I have worked with a cross-section of Tulsa residents including blue collar workers, business professionals, juveniles, and immigrants. My main legal practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, insurance, civil plaintiff, and civil rights.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, has been a victim of police brutality, or was injured in any way, intentionally or accidentally, please contact my office or call 918.582.6464 to schedule a free consultation.

Skilled Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

If you, a friend, or a member of your family has been arrested and charged with a crime it is important to hire an attorney quickly. I am available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week either at my office or on my cell phone. Once I am hired, I immediately begin helping my clients obtain bail bonds. If they cannot afford bail I can provide representation at a bail bond reduction hearing.

Having handled criminal defense cases for years, I understand the process and the potential risks to freedom and liberties faced by people as they move through the criminal justice system. From the arrest to pretrial hearing, plea negotiations, and trial, people face a criminal justice system where many people consider them guilty. Regardless of whether you are innocent, guilty, or are looking to get a case dismissed, I utilize my position as an experienced criminal defense lawyer to level the playing field. I offer my clients legal advice and representation designed to secure their future and minimize any sentence and other consequences associated with their criminal case.

If you are an immigrant or non-citizen, you should be aware that a criminal conviction can have serious effects on your immigration status. I have significant experience working with legal and illegal immigrants facing issues such as deportation, revoked visas, and denied citizenship due to criminal charges.

One of the hallmarks of my practice is respecting each client's dignity. Loss of respect and personal dignity should not be a consequence of being charged with violating an Oklahoma criminal law. Regardless of the criminal charge, I am committed to providing zealous representation and working to preserve the dignity of my clients.

In addition to providing Tulsa criminal defense representation, I also handle civil rights cases related to police misconduct and brutality.

Dedicated Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawyer

I also handle a range of personal injury and wrongful death cases for clients in the Tulsa area and throughout Oklahoma. If you were injured or a loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation for the losses caused by the death or injury. Some of the personal injury matters I handle include motor vehicle accidents, product liability actions, premises liability cases, and matters involving injuries sustained from intentional wrongful acts. Whether you were injured in a car accident, slip and fall accident, or as a result of a dangerous product, I will fight for the compensation you deserve.

I can meet with you to discuss your options. It is important to understand your rights if you have been injured.

WINS FOR JOSEPH NORWOOD'S CLIENTS

September 2008 Tulsa County District Court

The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office tried to convict P.P. of first degree murder which carries a punishment of life, where P.P. would actually have to do at least 38 years, or life without parole. These are the only punishment options that P.P. would have if convicted of first degree murder. In a jury trial Joseph Norwood was able to hang the jury up and the government is now offering P.P. a significantly reduced charge and the opportunity to walk free by the time P.P. is 30 years old.

August 2008 Tulsa County District Court

The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office charged M.H., a minor, with first degree murder. Joseph Norwood was able to convince a Tulsa County Judge to certify M.H. as a youthful offender after a hearing where Joseph Norwood presented four witnesses in her defense. M.H. was facing punishment of life, where M.H. would have to actually do at least 38 years, or life without parole. These are the only punishment options that M.H. would have if convicted of first degree murder. Since Mr. Norwood was able to have M.H. certified as a youthful offender she will now be allowed to walk free by the time she is 20 years old. The Tulsa County D.A.'s office appealed the Judge's ruling in favor of Mr. Norwood's client, M.H., to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, the highest Court in the State of Oklahoma for criminal cases. The case is currently pending and set for oral arguments in front of the Court of Criminal Appeals in December of 2008. To be continued ...

April 2008 Tulsa County District Court

T.C. was charged with manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute and child endangerment. After hearings and a motion written by Joseph Norwood the child endangerment and the manufacturing charges were dismissed by a Tulsa County Judge. This has reduced T.C.'s exposure to time in prison by several decades.

March 2008 Bixby Municipal Court

S.S. was charged with DUI. After motions and a hearing Joseph Norwood was able to convince the Judge to dismiss the case based on a lack of probable cause for the pull over and lack of jurisdiction of the arresting officers.

October 2007 Tulsa County District Court

O.R. was charged with trafficking a controlled dangerous drug, specifically cocaine base, for which he faced a minimum of 20 years in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and a maximum sentence of life. After a preliminary hearing and motions written by Joseph Norwood, a Tulsa County District Judge dismissed the case. O.R. walked away a free man.

September of 2007 Tulsa County District Court

R.C. was on probation for knowingly concealing stolen property when she was charged again with knowingly concealing stolen property by the Tulsa County District Attorney's Office. The District Attorney's office filed an application to revoke the probation that R.C. was on along with the new charge she faced. This is when Joseph Norwood began to represent her. After several hearings and a motion the new case was dismissed along with the application to revoke. R.C. walked free.

May 2007 Tulsa County District Court

K.S. was charged with DUI, two counts of assault and battery on an officer and resisting arrest. After an investigation by Joseph Norwood was completed where a video of the incident was discovered the assault and battery on law enforcement officers were dismissed along with the obstructing charge. Joseph Norwood filed a federal civil rights action on behalf of K.S. against the officers which is currently pending.

April 2007 Tulsa County District Court

S.C. was charged with three counts of sexually abusing a minor child. After a year and a half of investigation, litigation, hearings and motions the State agreed to dismiss two of the counts of sexually abusing a minor child and reduced the third to a misdemeanor where S.C. plead no contest an received a differed probation sentence. S.C. did not have to register as a sex offender and the charges will be erased off his record at the conclusion of the probation.

January 2007 Tulsa County District Court

D.P. was charged with failure to comply with the State of Oklahoma's sex offender registration laws. After Joseph Norwood argued that D.P. was entrapped into violating the registration laws the case was dismissed and D.P. walked free.

2007 Tulsa County District Court

The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office charged G.A. with three different felony cases. In case one G.A. was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance but the case was dismissed by a Tulsa County District Judge based on a motion to suppress written and filed by Joseph Norwood. The law enforcement officers that arrested G.A violated his Constitutional rights under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. constitution.

In case two G.A. was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. After a preliminary hearing involving the officers that arrested G.A. as witnesses, Joseph Norwood wrote a motion to quash for insufficient evidence which was sustained by a Tulsa County District Judge and the case was dismissed.

In case three G.A. was charged with assault and battery on a police officer. With the jury in the hallway the District Attorney's Office dismissed the assault and battery on an officer charge. Based on this case Joseph Norwood filed a federal civil rights law suit against the officers making the allegation against G.A. and secured a sizable settlement that put money in G.A,'s pocket.

March of 2007 Tulsa County District Court

The Tulsa County Attorney's Office charged B.M. with second degree rape. After an investigation done by Joseph Norwood and forcing the District Attorney's hand the government was forced to dismiss the case and B.M. walked free.

December 2006

A.B. was charged with possession of marijuana and had $15,000 confiscated when law enforcement served a search warrant on his residences. Joseph Norwood was able convince a Tulsa District Judge to dismiss the marijuana charge based on a motion Joseph Norwood wrote alleging that the law enforcement officers violated A.B.'s Fourth Amendment rights against unlawful searches and seizures. In a separate civil forfeiture action Joseph Norwood convinced a different Tulsa Judge to dismiss the forfeiture action and the entire $15,000 was returned to A.B.

February 2006

D.H. was charged with two criminal cases. Case one was a felony case of stalking, intimidating a witness and violation of a protective order. In case two D.H. was charged with domestic assault and battery. Joseph Norwood was able to convince a Tulsa District Judge to dismiss the felony case of stalking based on a motion to quash. The State of Oklahoma dismissed the remaining counts of intimidating a witness and violation of a protective order on the eve of trial. The Tulsa District Attorney's Office dismissed the domestic assault and battery case with the jury standing in the hallway. D.H. walked free.

February 2006

N.R. was charged with first degree burglary, assault and battery with a deadly weapon, committing a felony with a mask on, domestic assault and battery and violation of a protective order. N.R. was accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriends house and stabbing her in the chest four times. The couple was going through a very heated custody battle at the time of the allegations. First degree burglary carries a minimum of seven years in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (D.O.C) and a maximum of life in D.O.C., assault and battery with a deadly weapon carries a maximum of life in D.O.C. With both crimes N.R. would have to serve a minimum of 85% of the time he would be sentenced to. At a jury trial Joseph Norwood obtained a not guilty verdict on all counts for N.R. and the Tulsa District Judge ordered him to be allowed to leave the courtroom a free man.

2005

T.S. and Y.S., sisters-in-law were charged with larceny of merchandise from a retailer. At a jury trial Joseph Norwood convinced a jury to find T.S. and Y.S. not guilty and they walked free.

R.W. was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. After an investigation and holding the States feet to the fire, the case was dismissed the day before the trial.

T.M. was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. After several hearings and motions the case was dismissed by the State the day of trial.

A.H. was charged with trafficking in cocaine base and facing a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. After a preliminary hearing, Joseph Norwood wrote a motion to quash that was sustained by a Tulsa County Judge and the case was dismissed ... A.H. walked free.