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Student Legal Services Resources

Resources

Student Legal Services aims to offer a multitude of legal resources for OU students. These resources have been compiled to include local and state resources for ease of access to OU students. 

Resource Topics


Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Information

Contact SLS for a lease review, for lease termination assessment, security deposit return guidance, etc.

OKBar: Tenant's Rights (PDF)

OKLaw: Tenant's Rights and Duties

OKLaw: Oklahoma Residential Landlord
and Tenant Act (ORLTA)

Where can I file a complaint against my landlord?

File a Municipal Code Violation Complaint with the City of Norman
(ex. exterior/interior property maintenance violation, no utility service, no lawn maintenance, etc.)

Service Request Type Examples: 

  • No lawn maintenance (Service Request Type: Weeds)
  • No utility service (Service Request Type: No Electric or Gas Service, No Water)
  • No property maintenance (Service Request Type: Property Maintenance Interior Violation, Property Maintenance Exterior Violation, Property Maintenance Misc. Violation)

File a Complaint with
City of Norman Online

What if OU is my landlord?

Please contact OU's Housing and Residence Life Office

How do I navigate conflicts with my roommates? 

Consider utilizing a roommate agreement. Please contact SLS for more information. 

OU Student Conduct:
Conflict Resolution

Free and Low Cost Legal Services for Tenants

OU Law Center: Clinics

LegalAid: Help is Here

What is "Fair Housing"? 

OKLaw: Fair Housing

HUD: Fair Housing Act

Where can I file a housing discrimination complaint? 

File a Fair Housing Complaint

Should I purchase Renter's Insurance?

What is Renter's Insurance?

Service and Emotional Support Animals

HUD: Assistance Animals

How do I report a crime or file a police report with OUPD or Norman Police Department (NPD)? 

File a Report with OUPD

File a Report with NPD

How do I view or lookup a District Court case record? 

View/Lookup a District Case Record

How do I search for a Municipal (City of Norman) ticket or case?

View/Lookup a Municipal Case Record

Will I need an attorney? How do I acquire one?

OKLaw: Acquiring a Public Defender

Apply for a Public Defender

Public Defender Application (PDF)

Expungement of Criminal Record

Make an appointment with SLS for an Expungement Eligibility Assessment.

OKLaw: Expungement Information

Additional Resources


Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a non-profit law firm. We’re here for you because we believe access to the legal system is as important as food, shelter and clothing.

Phone: (888) 534-5243 | Website: https://www.legalaidok.org

OU Law students, faculty and staff serve the local community through the OU Legal Clinic. The clinic provides pro bono services for economically eligible clients primarily in Cleveland and McClain counties in both civil and criminal issues. Some exceptions can be made in the event a case proves to be of educational significance to students. The clinic can only take on a limited number of cases, and new cases are only added at specific times of the year. 

Phone: 405-325-3702

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System implements the Indigent Defense Act, 22 O.S. Section 1355 et seq., by providing trial, appellate and post-conviction criminal defense services to persons who have been judicially determined to be entitled to legal counsel at State expense. The mission of the System is to provide indigents with legal representation comparable to that obtainable by those who can afford counsel and to do so in the most cost effective manner possible.

Website: www.state.ok.us/~oids/

Oklahoma Find A Lawyer is a directory provided by the Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) to assist the public in locating and selecting a lawyer.

All lawyers listed in the directory are OBA members who have given their permission to have their names published in this directory by areas in which they practice. All practice areas listed were selected by the lawyer and not by the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Website: https://ams.okbar.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=FindALawyer

If you are not in Oklahoma, check your state's Bar Association's website for resources. You can look for your state at the American Bar Association's directory at www.americanbar.org/directories/bar-associations.html.

If you need assistance in your own Legal Research, you can visit the Donald E. Pray Law Library at the OU Law Center. Library staff cannot provide legal advice. 

Phone: (405) 325-4311

University of Oklahoma students are guaranteed certain rights by the constitutions of the United States and the State of Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma Student Government Association. The Student Handbook consists of student policies on Norman's campus, as well as additional policies for registered student organizations.

View Student Handbook

Limitations
 

  • All services provided by SLS are subject to availability and student eligibility requirements.
  • Due to the limited nature of the program, the SLS attorney cannot represent students in court or provide any in-depth or on-going representation outside of the bounds of limited-scope legal services.
  • SLS cannot advise as to any potential tax consequences or liabilities based on any specific course of action and advises all to consult their CPA or tax attorney.
  • As an attorney for students, funded by the University, SLS cannot use the benefit of services provided to one student at the expense of another. SLS has a conflict of interest anytime a student’s issue involves or is against the interest of another student, a university employee, the University itself or its policies.
  • Due to the existence of an actual or potential conflict of interest, SLS cannot advise students regarding violations of the Student Code of Conduct, academic misconduct cases, or issues related to Title IX.