Practice Areas

Tulsa Criminal Defense Lawyer and Personal Injury Attorney Joseph M. Norwood

Criminal Law • Police Brutality • Personal Injury • Wrongful Death

If you are facing criminal charges, or have been seriously injured you want an experienced lawyer who will take the time to listen to you, explain your legal options, and provide strong legal representation. I am attorney Joseph M. Norwood and I understand that hard work combined with legal skill and experience is crucial to obtaining the best possible results in criminal cases and personal injury claims. It is important to have an attorney who is not only a skilled litigator but also a skilled negotiator. Every case I handle is prepared as if it were going to trial even though the majority of cases are settled before trial.

Please contact my office to schedule a free initial consultation at my Tulsa law office to discuss your legal concerns in any of the following areas:

• Criminal Defense
• Insurance Law / Bad Faith
• Police Brutality & Civil Rights Claims
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: As an experienced Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense attorney, I am committed to protecting the rights of people charged with felonies and misdemeanors. I have the skill and experience to achieve quality outcomes in criminal cases ranging from assault with a deadly weapon to murder and drug violations. I have successfully negotiated plea agreements and handled jury trials in cases involving charges such as:

• Drug Offenses
• Assault and Battery
• Murder and Manslaughter
• Juvenile Crimes

If you have been arrested and booked for a crime, your most immediate concern is getting out of jail. If you cannot afford the bond set by the court, I can often schedule a bail bond reduction hearing within a few days.

INSURANCE LAW / BAD FAITH: Insurance has become a part of our everyday lives. We need insurance for our homes, businesses, automobiles, health, even our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Oklahoma law requires us to have at least basic insurance coverage for our automobiles. We cannot obtain a mortgage for a home without purchasing homeowner's insurance. An insurance policy is a contract, and the insurance company must live up their end of the bargain. If they do not, you may have grounds to pursue legal action to enforce the terms of the policy. I stand up for the rights of my clients against insurance companies engaging in a variety of illegal procedures and policies, including the denial of claims in bad faith.

CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS: In addition to protecting the constitutional rights of criminal defendants, I vigorously fight for clients whose civil rights have been violated by overzealous police officers, negligent security officers, prison guards, or others. Common civil rights violations include police brutality and misconduct, racial profiling, false arrest, illegal detainment, failure to provide a prisoner with necessary medical treatment, and excessive use of force.

PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH Experiencing an injury is an overwhelming experience, especially if the injury was caused by the negligence of another individual. I provide clients thorough and tailored personal injury representation in a wide range of matters, including motor vehicle accidents, products liability, and premises liability matters.

Contact an Experienced Tulsa Lawyer

Please contact me, Joseph M. Norwood if you, a friend, or a member of your family needs an experienced Tulsa criminal defense attorney or personal injury lawyer. I represent clients from throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area and northeast Oklahoma.