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LASO is a partner in Oklahoma communities making equal justice for all a reality.

About LASO

Our Work Across Oklahoma

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. (LASO) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides civil legal assistance to low-income persons throughout Oklahoma. LASO was born in 2001 when Legal Aid Services of Eastern Oklahoma, Inc. and Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma were merged to create a unified program for the state which today maintains 18 offices and numerous partnerships across the state.

About LASO

How We Help People

LASO provides civil legal assistance and information to Oklahomans in need. We work through unique partnerships with national funders and local community organizations to meet the legal needs of our neighbors. By informing and representing these people, LASO provides equal access to the Oklahoma justice system for seniors, low-income people, children, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to our most frequently asked questions listed here. If you need more information or don’t see your question listed, first try visiting OKLaw.org to search our free legal information library for Oklahomans.

What kinds of cases does LASO handle?

How do I apply for LASO services?

How does LASO determine if I am eligible for services?

Is there any charge for the services I receive at LASO?

Where is LASO located?

What do I do if LASO cannot assist me?

How is LASO funded?

About LASO

Our Leadership

Michael G. Figgins, Executive Director

Mr. Figgins received his B.A. from Arizona State University in 1977, and his J.D. from the School of Law at Gonzaga University in 1980. Mr. Figgins has spent 33 of his years in practice as an attorney providing legal services to the poor. Mr. Figgins practiced as both a staff attorney and a managing attorney with Dakota Plains Legal Services in Mission, South Dakota, and then became the managing attorney for Community Legal Services in Yuma, Arizona. In 1989, Mr. Figgins was chosen as the Executive Director of Western Nebraska Legal Services. In 1995, Mr. Figgins was chosen as the Executive Director of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA). In March, 2012, Mr. Figgins was chosen as the Executive Director of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO). Mr. Figgins is responsible for developing staff, program and community resources to benefit LASO.Mr. Figgins is a member of the Florida Bar, the South Dakota Bar, the Arizona Bar, and the Nebraska Bar.

Our Board of Directors

LASO is governed by a Board of Directors pursuant to the guidelines of the Legal Services Corporation. The Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from member agencies all across the State of Oklahoma. These representatives are both lawyers and clients. Lawyer representatives are selected from local bar associations and other legal organizations. Client representatives are selected from clients and agencies who service our clients. Quarterly Board Meetings are held alternately between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. All meetings begin at 2:00 p.m.

2025 Board Officers

  • Alexandra Ah Loy, President

    Oklahoma County Bar Association, Attorney

  • Russ Woody, Vice-President

    Oklahoma County Bar Association, Attorney

  • Lucille Logan, Secretary-Treasurer

    Northeast Area Council Oklahoma

  • Richard Mitchell, Executive Committee

    NEOK Black Lawyers Association, Attorney

  • Bruce Frazier, Executive Committee

    Choctaw Nation Elder/Vulnerable Adult Advocate

  • Michael Figgins, Ex Officio

    Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Attorney

2025 Board Meeting Schedule

  • March 13, 2025

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • June 12, 2025

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  • October 2, 2025

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • December 4, 2025

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2025 Board members

Alexandra Ah Loy, Oklahoma City,
Attorney
Oklahoma County Bar Association

Julie J. Alsbrook, Lawton,
Attorney
Comanche County Bar Association

Molly Aspan, Tulsa,
Attorney
Tulsa County Bar Association

Rebekah Bell, Oklahoma City

Jack L. Brown, Tulsa,
Attorney
Tulsa County Bar Association

A. Terry Cocon, Oklahoma City,
Attorney
Tiece I. Dempsey, Oklahoma City,
Attorney
OKC Association of Black Lawyers

Bruce Frazier, Hugo
Choctaw Nation Elder/Vulnerable Adult Advocate

D. Mitchell Garrett, Tulsa,
Attorney
Tulsa County Bar Association

Patricia Hawkins, Oklahoma City
Senior Advocate

Danielle Layden, McAlester
Attorney
Pittsburgh County Bar Association

Lauren A. Lindsey, Tulsa,
Attorney
Tulsa County Bar Association
Lucille Logan, Oklahoma City
Northeast Area Council Oklahoma County

Richard Mitchell, Bartlesville,
Attorney
NEOK Black Lawyers Association

Pleas A. Thompson, Tulsa
NAACP Tulsa Branch

Jacki Trotter, Edmond

Earnest Ware, Spencer
City Area Council (Oklahoma County)

Dakota Wilson, McAlester
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

C. Russell Woody, Oklahoma City,
Attorney
Oklahoma County Bar Association
About LASO

Our Partners

LASO partners with organizations, both local and national, to ensure success for our mission and bring access to equal justice to Oklahomans. Through grants, shared programs, and embedded staff, LASO partners are a crucial component of our work.