CHRISTIAN BARNARD – TULSA DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Christian Barnard - Tulsa Divorce & Family Law Attorney | Founding Partner
Christian Barnard is a distinguished family law attorney, recognized for his comprehensive skill in all facets of family law. His practice encompasses drafting and enforcing prenuptial agreements, navigating legal separations, and litigating complex divorce, child custody, guardianship, and adoption cases. He also represents clients in the division of personal and business assets and debts, alimony, and child support lawsuits.
Christian is committed to guiding his clients through a legal system that can often feel bewildering, recognizing the profound and enduring impact these legal matters have on their lives. His dedication to practicing law at the highest level has been acknowledged through his inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for family law and his recognition in Oklahoma Super Lawyers, which celebrates the state's most talented and capable attorneys.
Christian earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2005, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2009. During his time at law school, he distinguished himself as the Senior Articles Editor for the Tulsa Journal of Comparative & International Law, served as Secretary for the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and was a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.
Since his admission to the Oklahoma Bar in 2009, Christian has also been authorized to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma. His legal practice further extends to the Choctaw Nation, where he has been admitted since 2017, and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Cherokee Nation, where he has been admitted since 2021.
Christian remains steadfast in his commitment to providing compassionate and effective legal representation, ensuring that his clients receive the support and guidance they need during their most challenging times. These are the reasons he co-founded CUNNINGHAM BARNARD.
Christian lives in midtown Tulsa with his wife, two daughters, and more pets that any reasonable family should have under one roof.
EDUCATION
B.A., University of Oklahoma, 2005
J.D., University of Tulsa College of Law, 2009
ADMISSIONS
Oklahoma, 2009
United States District Court Northern District of Oklahoma, 2009
United States District Court Western District of Oklahoma, 2009
Choctaw Nation, 2017
Muscogee (Creek) Nation, 2021
Cherokee Nation, 2021
HONORS AND AWARDS
Best Lawyers in America®, Tulsa, Family Law, 2020-present
Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2015-2019
Super Lawyers®, Family Law, 2022-2024
Tulsa Business and Legal News: Tulsa 40, 2016
COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Oklahoma Bar Association, Member – Family Law Section
Tulsa County Bar Association, Member – Family Law Section
South Tulsa Community House, Board of Directors, 2017-2019