Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

What Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma does

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across Oklahoma. Founded in 2001 through the merger of Legal Aid Services of Eastern Oklahoma and Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma, the organization operates 18 physical offices serving specific counties, supplemented by a statewide phone application hotline (1-888-534-5243), online intake through LegalServer, and a free legal information portal at OKLaw.org. Its headquarters are in Oklahoma City, with a regional office in Tulsa and a workforce of 101-250 employees.

LASO's service portfolio spans a broad set of specialized programs organized around vulnerable populations: OKSPLASH (seniors 60+), Right to Counsel eviction defense in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Medical-Legal Partnerships co-located in healthcare clinics (described as Oklahoma's most comprehensive MLP network), VOCA for crime victims, the Disability Advocacy Program with OKDHS, an Agricultural Worker Program, a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, and the state-contracted Oklahoma Office of Family Representation (OFR) for child welfare. Reentry and diversion partnerships include ReMerge, Women in Recovery, Center for Employment Opportunities, OKC Diversion Hub, and the Women's Justice Team. Technology is limited to standard non-profit case management (LegalServer), the OKLaw.org public information site, and a website (legalaidok.org); no proprietary technology or AI/ML systems are referenced.

LASO does not generate client revenue; all legal services are free to qualifying clients. The organization is funded through a diversified mix of grants from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC, the largest funder), other federal agencies, state appropriations from Oklahoma, multiple United Way chapters, the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, charitable foundations, and private donations structured in tiered programs (Champions, Ambassadors, Guardians, Leaders, and Defenders of Justice). It is governed by a Board of Directors operating under LSC guidelines, with Executive Director Michael G. Figgins leading operations since March 2012.

Name

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

Legal name

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

Website

https://legalaidok.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income Oklahomans through 18 offices, statewide phone/online intake, and over 20 specialized programs covering housing, family law, healthcare, seniors, and reentry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: LASO receives primary funding through grants from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which is its largest funder, along with other federal government agencies. These grants are a grant requirement that also includes pro bono participation levels.
2. State Funding: The organization receives state-appropriated funds from the State of Oklahoma.
3. United Way and Foundation Funding: Funding received from United Way chapters across Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, along with generous donations from charitable foundations and private individuals.
4. Private Donations: Law firms and corporate donors contribute through Champions of Justice ($10,000+), Ambassadors of Justice ($5,000-$9,999), Guardians of Justice ($1,000-$4,999), Leaders of Justice ($500-$999), and Defenders of Justice (up to $499) programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing free civil legal aid to low-income individuals and families across Oklahoma through 18 offices statewide. The organization delivers direct legal representation, advice, and self-help resources in areas such as housing/eviction, family law, domestic violence, public benefits, healthcare access, employment, consumer issues, and elder law, supported by a statewide pro bono attorney network and specialized programs.

Product overview

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering a comprehensive suite of civil legal services through 18 offices statewide. The organization operates as a unified platform providing direct legal representation, free legal information through OKLaw.org, and specialized programs including OKSPLASH for seniors, Right to Counsel eviction programs in Tulsa and OKC, Medical-Legal Partnerships, SoonerCare/Marketplace Navigator programs, and Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. LASO also operates extensive reentry programs (Women in Recovery, ReMerge, Center for Employment Opportunities, Women's Justice Team, OKC Diversion Hub), victim services (VOCA), child welfare partnerships (OKDHS, OFR), agricultural worker services, and community partnerships (Community Action Agency, Citizen Potawatomi Nation WSS). Services are delivered through direct staff attorneys, pro bono attorney referrals, and partnerships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations.

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Products and services

• Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) Comprehensive free civil legal assistance to low-income Oklahomans through 18 offices statewide, covering housing, family law, healthcare, public benefits, consumer issues, and employment matters.
• OKSPLASH (Oklahoma Sixty-Plus Legal Aid Services Helpline) Free legal information, advice, and representation for Oklahomans aged 60 and over on wills, Social Security, Medicaid/Medicare, nursing home issues, powers of attorney, housing, veteran benefits, and guardianship.
• Right to Counsel: Tulsa Free eviction legal assistance for tenants in Tulsa zip codes 74105, 74136, 74135, 74145, and 74133.
• Right to Counsel: OKC Free eviction legal assistance for tenants in Oklahoma City zip codes 73111, 73119, and 73120.
• HUD Eviction Prevention Program

Quantifiable outcome

• One MLP program recovered $300,000 in back benefits for families over a three-year period
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOKDHS makes referrals to LASO for assistance and partners on the OKDHS Child Welfare program, Disability Advocacy Program, and the OKSPLASH senior helpline which is a collaborative effort between LASO and OKDHS.
• OKC Diversion HubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Diversion Hub to connect justice-involved individuals to life-stabilizing resources and services. LASO helps clients navigate the justice system and reduce contacts with the criminal legal system.
• Women in RecoverymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Women in Recovery program operated by Family & Children's Services, funded by George Kaiser Family Foundation. LASO provides civil legal services to women facing long prison sentences in Tulsa County District Court.
• ReMergemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ReMerge diversion program for mothers with substance abuse issues. LASO provides civil legal services to help remove legal barriers for program participants.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CEO Tulsa to assist justice-involved individuals with employment. LASO provides civil legal services to help remove barriers to employment.
• Women's Justice TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Women's Justice Team to provide gender-responsive care to parents. LASO provides referrals to civil legal services.
• Citizen Potawatomi Nation Workforce and Social Services (CPNWSS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CPN WSS to help CPN tribal members with civil legal issues and access to utility assistance, medical help, behavioral health treatment, LIHEAP, food vouchers, gas vouchers, and GED assistance. CPN WSS clients and tribal members are eligible.
• Variety Care Rural ClinicsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical-Legal Partnership with Variety Care Rural Clinics in Anadarko, Fort Cobb, and Grandfield. LASO provides on-site legal services at these healthcare locations.
• Healthcare Providers (Medical-Legal Partnerships)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOklahoma has the most comprehensive network of Medical-Legal Partnerships in the nation. LASO partners with clinics, hospitals, and health providers for holistic wellness approach combining legal and healthcare services.
• Oklahoma Office of Family Representation (OFR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted by Administrative Office of the Courts to implement OFR statewide. OFR provides high-quality legal representation for parents and children in child welfare proceedings through Interdisciplinary Teams integrating social workers and mentors.
• Community Action Agency of OKC/Oklahoma CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CAA for referrals. Community Action Agency provides mortgage/rental assistance, food pantry, job placement, Head Start, small business loans, home buyers assistance, emergency home repairs, and prescription assistance.
• myOKplanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help Oklahomans find health insurance through SoonerCare and Marketplace coverage. Services available in all 77 Oklahoma counties through free enrollment assistance.
• USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help Oklahoma residents understand how DFAP one-time payments may affect their benefits including SNAP and Medicaid.
• Oklahoma Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for pro bono attorney referrals and OBA CLE discounted to $75 for volunteer attorneys who complete 20 hours or more of pro bono services during a twelve-month period.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Legal Aid Society (NYC): Non-profit legal aid organization providing civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers. Directly comparable in mission, funding model (LSC + city + private), and breadth of specialized programs serving vulnerable populations.
• Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Major California LSC-funded legal aid program providing free civil legal services to low-income residents. Comparable in operating scale, multi-office model, and Justice Corps/MLP-style integrated service approach.
• Lone Star Legal Aid: Texas's largest LSC-funded legal aid program serving low-income Texans across multiple offices. Directly comparable given similar statewide reach, federal/state funding mix, and broad civil practice area coverage.
• Atlanta Legal Aid Society: Non-profit legal aid organization serving low-income residents of metro Atlanta and surrounding counties. Comparable in mission, multi-office service delivery, and specialized programs for seniors and victims of domestic violence.
• Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid: Minnesota LSC-funded legal aid program serving low-income residents across central and northern Minnesota. Comparable in mission and structure with multiple specialized programs (MMLA Veterans, elder, disability).
• Colorado Legal Services: Statewide LSC-funded legal aid program serving low-income Coloradans. Comparable in statewide multi-office distribution model and statewide hotline intake approach.
• Indiana Legal Services: Indiana's primary LSC-funded legal aid organization serving low-income residents statewide. Comparable in statewide office network and emphasis on services for farmworkers, veterans, and seniors.
• Legal Aid of North Carolina: Statewide non-profit legal aid program serving low-income North Carolinians. Comparable in LSC funding, statewide office network, and specialized programs (victims of crime, farmworkers, immigrants).
• Texas RioGrande Legal Aid: Non-profit legal aid serving low-income Texans in a 68-county service area including agricultural workers. Comparable in mission, federal LSC funding, and specialized Agricultural Worker Program paralleling LASO's.
• Neighborhood Legal Services (Los Angeles): California non-profit legal aid program providing free civil legal services to low-income residents of Los Angeles County. Comparable in MLP integration, immigrant services, and housing/eviction focus areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

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