Kim L. Underwood

Kim L. Underwood is an associate estate planning attorney in Seda Law Firm, focused on estate planning and probate law in Oklahoma. With a strong legal background and a reputation for delivering thorough and caring legal services, Kim has helped many clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence. Her practice is built on years of work in diverse areas of law, including family law, criminal appeals, personal injury, oil and gas, and business formation.

Kim earned a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma. She began her legal studies at Chapman University School of Law in Orange, California, where she supported self-represented individuals in the Family Law Division of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. She later earned her J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where she received a scholarship for excellence in municipal law writing.

Kim has built a diverse legal career, serving in key roles across criminal law, energy law, and business formations. As an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Oklahoma, she represented the state in criminal appeals before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, helping to uphold justice in complex and serious cases. In the energy sector, Kim has advised oil and gas companies before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, navigating regulatory requirements for exploration and development projects. She also counsels entrepreneurs and established businesses on forming LLCs and corporations, ensuring proper legal structure, compliance, and long-term protection.

Kim L. Underwood now focuses her practice on estate planning, where she helps individuals and families protect their assets and plan for the future. She guides clients through creating wills, trusts, and powers of attorney with clarity and attention to detail. As a member of the Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association, she stays up to date on best practices in the field. Kim is licensed to practice in Oklahoma, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Estate Planning Attorney, Seda Law Firm PLLC
• Member, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• Chapman University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oklahoma
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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