Kim L. Underwood

Kim L. Underwood is an experienced attorney in multiple areas of law including oil & gas, state criminal appeals, family law and personal injury law.  Mrs. Underwood is licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, the United States District Courts for the Northern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

In 1997, Mrs. Underwood received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma.  In 2000, Mrs. Underwood studied law at Chapman University School of Law in Orange, California.  While in California, Mrs. Underwood helped indigent people file pleadings with The Superior Court of California, County of Orange Family Law Division.  In 2001, Mrs. Underwood earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.  During her legal studies at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Mrs. Underwood was awarded a scholarship for her excellent writing skills in her municipal law class and won a mock trial in her trial techniques class.

In 2001, Mrs. Underwood served as an Assistant Oklahoma Attorney General.  Mrs. Underwood represented the State of Oklahoma in criminal appellate cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.  Mrs. Underwood also provided legal representation for oil & gas operators in exploration and development matters before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Currently, Mrs. Underwood focuses on providing clients with caring, diligent legal services in the areas of business planning and estate planning.  Mrs. Underwood enjoys helping business clients form new LLCs and corporations. Mrs. Underwood also creates comprehensive estate plans that can include a Revocable Living Trust, a Will, an Advanced Directive for Healthcare, a Healthcare Power of Attorney, a General Durable Power of Attorney, and a Power of Attorney for Child Care and Nomination of Guardian.  Mrs. Underwood finds estate planning to be a rewarding area of law because she can help clients prepare for the future and leave a legacy to their loved ones.

Mrs. Underwood was inspired to pursue a legal career by her older brother who is also an attorney.  Mrs. Underwood lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, daughter, and three sons.  On weekends, she enjoys attending church and spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include photography, art, traveling, cooking and spoiling her dogs.