Fighting for Justice
in Every Courtroom.
For over 20 years, Norwood Law Firm has fought for people from all walks of life — from wrongful conviction exonerations to personal injury settlements, criminal defense wins, and beyond.
A Tulsa Law Firm Built on Equal Access to Justice
Joe Norwood opened the Norwood Law Firm in 2004 with a single vision: to provide access to legal services equally and fairly — regardless of who you are or where you come from.
For over two decades, clients throughout Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma have trusted Joe Norwood with their most personal legal challenges. Whether facing a wrongful conviction, a serious injury, a family crisis, or a business dispute, Norwood Law fights to win.
Joe specializes in plaintiff cases and criminal defense, with deep courtroom experience that has produced landmark outcomes — including helping exonerate Glynn Simmons, who served 48 years in prison in one of the longest wrongful conviction cases in U.S. history, and winning a $7.15 million civil rights settlement for his client.
Norwood Law is a full-service firm — meaning clients get skilled, dedicated representation across personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business law, estate planning, and civil rights, all under one roof in Tulsa.
What Sets Us Apart
We are not a settlement mill. We go to trial when it matters — and we have the results to prove it.
Equal Access to Justice
Joe founded this firm specifically to make quality legal representation accessible to everyone — not just those who can afford the largest firms. Every client receives the same fierce commitment.
Deep Courtroom Experience
Joe Norwood has tried difficult cases across Oklahoma for over two decades. He's not afraid of trial — and insurers, prosecutors, and opposing counsel know it.
Landmark Results
From Glynn Simmons' historic exoneration after 48 years to multi-million dollar personal injury settlements, Norwood Law has produced results that make headlines nationwide.
Full-Service Legal Team
Personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business disputes, estate planning, civil rights — Norwood Law handles it all from a single trusted firm in downtown Tulsa.
Proven Against the Powerful
We've won published decisions against Bank of America, challenged unconstitutional Oklahoma statutes all the way to the Supreme Court, and defeated overzealous prosecutors on the national stage.
Local Roots, National Recognition
Our work has been featured in national media. But we remain proudly Tulsa — serving clients in Tulsa County, Creek County, Rogers County, and all of northeast Oklahoma.
Practice Areas
We handle the legal matters that matter most — fighting hard for individuals, families, and businesses across Oklahoma.
Personal Injury
Car accidents, truck crashes, slip and fall, wrongful death, and product liability. We fight insurers who refuse to pay what you're owed.
Learn More →Criminal Defense
DUI, drug charges, assault, sex crimes, white collar crimes, and juvenile defense. We defend your rights at every stage.
Learn More →Wrongful Convictions & Civil Rights
We have helped exonerate clients imprisoned for crimes they didn't commit — including landmark cases that made national headlines.
Learn More →Family Law
Divorce, child custody, child support, protective orders, and DHS/CPS defense. We protect what matters most.
Learn More →Business Law
Business formation, contracts, employment disputes, construction law, and outside general counsel services for Oklahoma businesses.
Learn More →Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate. Protect your family's future with a clear, legally sound estate plan.
Learn More →Results That Speak for Themselves
Norwood Law has made national headlines for landmark wins. Our results aren't just numbers — they're lives restored, records cleared, and justice served.
- Helped exonerate Glynn Simmons after 48 years — the longest wrongful conviction in U.S. history
- Secured a $7.15 million civil rights settlement for a wrongfully convicted client
- Won a published Oklahoma Supreme Court decision against Bank of America
- Successfully challenged Oklahoma's "No Pay No Play" statute — declared unconstitutional
- Hundreds of criminal defense wins including DUI dismissals, felony reductions, and not guilty verdicts
About Joe Norwood
Joe was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, to a school teacher and military pilot. His childhood took him from Florida to Alaska before settling in Derby, Kansas for high school. He went on to earn football scholarships to Butler County Community College and Lindenwood University.
Joe studied law at the University of Tulsa College of Law while working full-time as a financial advisor — a testament to the drive and discipline that has defined his legal career. He earned his law degree in 2002 and opened Norwood Law Firm in 2004.
Since then, Joe has served clients from every walk of life across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma. He is known for his willingness to take on difficult cases, go to trial when necessary, and fight for people who need a fearless advocate in their corner.
Joe and his wife Amanda have two daughters. Outside the office, he enjoys time with family, the lake, biking, and staying current on sports and politics.
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(918) 582-6464