Tribal Court
18529 W. Keetoowah Circle Tahlequah, OK 74464
The Tribal Judicial Center is the home of the Tribal Court of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. The Tribal Court is the system of courts and judges that interpret and enforce laws. It operates under a Constitution that was adopted and ratified by the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians on October 3,1950. The Tribal Court was created by the United Keetoowah Band to exercise its authority as a sovereign and to meet the needs of its members.
Petitioners may come to the Tribal Court to request legal remedies or redress grievances. The Tribal Court protects the interests of justice and equity while promoting the welfare and sovereignty of our Tribe and its citizens. The District Court hears civil, criminal, and juvenile matters, while the Supreme Court hears cases of appeals and other matters as may be conferred by statute. The UKB Tribal Court meets every third Friday of each month beginning at 11 a.m.
Our Legal Team
Supreme Court
Justices
Justice Brian Berry
Justice Kimberly Anthony
Justice Shelly Harrison
District Judges
Judge Douglas Dry
Judge Charles Tripp
Attorney General
Klint Cowan
Assistant Attorney General
Jeffrey Nelson
Prosecutor
Victoria Holland
Assistant Prosecutor
Sophie Asher
Tribal Court Administrator/
Court Clerk
Kristie Bradley
Deputy Court Clerk
Sara Wininger
Criminal Codes

Court Forms
Forms:
All cases must be paid for when filing. A fee schedule is available from the Court Clerks by contacting kbradley@ukb-nsn.gov.
The UKB Tribal Court does not currently give legal advice.
Keetoowahs seeking legal services should reach out to Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. located in Oklahoma City. Their number is (405) 943-6457 and online services can be viewed at www.oilsonline.org.
OILS cannot represent applicants with criminal charges in state district court or federal court.