Kirsten Bernhardt

Kirsten Bernhardt is an Oklahoma attorney at Boston Avenue Law, whose practice focuses on high-conflict family law, criminal law, and civil litigation. She brings nearly 30 years of experience to contested matters requiring detailed preparation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy. Her background includes successful jury and bench trials, along with complex civil cases. She has represented clients in matters involving substantial financial exposure and serious criminal allegations, giving her broad experience across different types of disputes.

Bernhardt earned a B.A. in English, cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma in 1983. She later received a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1986. Her academic background provided a foundation for a career centered on litigation, legal analysis, and advocacy in state and federal courts.

Bernhardt previously spent two years with the Tulsa County Public Defender’s Office, where she secured not-guilty verdicts in six felony jury trials. Her civil litigation experience includes obtaining a judgment exceeding $10 million against Coca-Cola. She has developed extensive experience in jury and bench trials and has handled capital trial matters. Her work reflects a practice built around preparation, case strategy, direct client representation, and courtroom advocacy.

Kirsten Bernhardt is admitted to practice in Oklahoma, the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the US District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma. Her professional affiliations include the Oklahoma Bar Association, Tulsa County Bar Association, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Tulsa County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She continues to handle family, criminal, and civil matters requiring experienced litigation counsel.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Boston Avenue Law
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Tulsa County Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Tulsa County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, American Inns of Court Hudson Hall Wheaton Chapter
• Coach, Three-Time National Champion Explorer Law Mock Trial Team

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oklahoma
  B.A. in English

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