Cole Yarborough

Cole Yarborough is a passionate and dedicated lawyer licensed in Oklahoma, United States District Court for Western Oklahoma, Chickasaw tribal court, Cherokee tribal court, and Choctaw tribal court. Mr. Yarborough graduated in the top 15% at Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2022.

Mr. Yarborough’s experience as a former private investigator, process server, court-appointed special advocate for children, paralegal, and born into a family of law enforcement officers, FBI Agents, Judges, and lawyers offers him valuable insight into the criminal and civil justice system. This gives him a considerable practical advantage in defending clients charged with all kinds of criminal activities and prosecuting and defending civil cases.

Ms. Yarborough handles a wide range of civil and criminal cases from inception through trial. He is involved with all types of litigation the firm handles, including complex and high-profile catastrophic personal injury, and criminal, family, and civil litigation cases. Mr. Yarborough’s no-nonsense, compassionate, and results-oriented approach to his practice has garnered a strong following from his clients.

Mr. Yarborough regularly represents clients statewide who are charged with DWI, and criminal, and traffic offenses as well as family law cases, and civil law.

Personal service to his clients is the cornerstone of Mr. Yarborough’s practice. When he takes on a case, he dedicates himself to building the strongest possible case and getting the best possible result. Mr. Yarborough achieves that through dedication, compassion, integrity, knowledge of the law, and regular, honest communication with his clients.

The foundation of Mr. Yarborough’s success is his unwavering commitment personal attention to the needs of his clients and expert organization in handling each case. He handles every case with the detailed attention it deserves. He is supported by the firm’s resources so that each client can rest assured that everything is being done to expeditiously and successfully resolve their case. He will always aggressively stand up for and defend his client’s rights and those of their families or loved ones throughout the case.

Mr. Yarborough is the father of a 9-year-old boy and married his wife, Brooke Yarborough, whom he met in law school and is a founding member of the firm along with his father, A. Craig Yarborough. With Cole Yarborough, you can rest assured that you and your family are in capable and caring hands.

Education

2017: Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies: American Public University, summa cum laude
2019: Law School: Oklahoma City University School of Law

Award in Legal Studies
- Dean's Honor Roll (all years)
- 1L Merit Scholar
- 2L Merit Scholar
- 3L Merit Scholar
- Legacy Scholar
- 2020 Best Appellate Brief Award
- Ranked 20th out of 144
Activities
- American Bar Association-Vice President
- American Bar Association- National Representative
- Federal Bar Association Member
- Federalist Society, Member
- William J. Holloway, Jr. Inn of Court
Licensed Family Divorce Mediator
Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children
2015-2019
Fabian & Associates, Inc. P.C. Oklahoma City, OK
Licensed Legal Intern Oct 2020-Present
- Conducts legal research identifying potential legal challenges to actions by Administrative Agencies.
- Draft, send, and review open records request and freedom of information request.
- Prepare, prosecute, and defend motions and pleading in court.
- Attend and assist attorneys in trials and hearings.
- Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and memorializing results in a legal memorandum.
The United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps Tinker Air Force Base
Licensed Legal Intern May 2021 – July 2021
- Research and analyze the application & effect of environmental protection laws and regulations on base installation.
- Research and development of training materials for Airman’s rights and benefits concerning pay and housing allowances.
- Responsible for research and analysis of airman legal questions ranging from family law matters to contracts.
- Responsible for the development and presentation of legal issues to JAG-General Counsel.
- Update and Sherardize JAG policy book on regulations and Federal law.
Northwest OK Process Service & Investigations, LLC.  Woodward, OK
Owner & Operator 2016 - Present
- Serve legal process on individuals and business entities, drafted affidavits and filed the same with court.
- Conduct private investigations concerning child custody, workers compensation fraud, and marital disputes.
- Draft private investigative reports to individual clients, corporate clients, and attorneys.
- Maintain accounts receivable and payable,
- Develop a working knowledge of court procedures and legal system.
A. Craig Yarborough Law Firm, P.L.L.C. Woodward, OK
Legal Assistant 2016 - 2019
- Performed legal research for criminal and civil cases using Westlaw.
- Converted paper filing system to digitized office filing system for note taking, evidence storage, and correspondence.
- Schedule and conduct interviews with clients to discuss details and the nature of criminal and civil cases.
- Conferred with opposing counsel and the court to a scheduled hearing and discuss case matters.
- Prepared affidavits, legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documentation for attorney.
- Reviewed on-line client portal to determine monthly receivables and reconciled client accounts.