Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, W.D. Oklahoma
12 approved rates from 4 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Jun 18, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $215 | $140 to $350 | 5 |
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 0 of 12 timekeepers (0%).
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$215/hr
In W.D. Oklahoma fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $215 an hour (5 rates).
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Recent W.D. Oklahoma rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Giang v. DeJoy, No. 5:22-cv-00112 (W.D. Okla. June 18, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $215 for an attorney with 12 years' experience); Serpik Family v. Webb, No. 5:25-cv-00002 (W.D. Okla. Aug. 26, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $165 for a partner; $140 to $155 for attorneys; $130 to $145 for associates); Biton v. Jackson, No. 5:23-cv-00968 (W.D. Okla. July 16, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $250 for an attorney); Brough Trucking LLC v. Truck Doctor Inc, No. 5:24-cv-00412 (W.D. Okla. June 30, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $350 for an attorney; $250 for an associate; $125 for a paralegal).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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Jun 18, 2026 · Employment · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 12 years $215 $215 The court's words
the Court finds that defense counsel Sarah A. McMurray's hourly rate of $215 is reasonable. In making this determination, the Court notes Ms. McMurray's 12 years of experience in litigation
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Sanders v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration et al
Oct 21, 2025 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $198 $198 The court's words
Plaintiff submitted documentation showing that her attorneys worked a total of 29.1 hours. (Doc. 20, at Ex. 1, at 1). Thus, they seek EAJA fees in the amount of $198.00 per hour.
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Aug 26, 2025 · Civil rights
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $165 $165 Attorney $140 $140 Associate $130 $130 Attorney $155 $155 Associate $145 $145 Paralegal $80 $80 other $55 $55 The court's words
Counsel billed at hourly rates of $165 for partner attorney services, $140 for senior attorney services and $130 for associate attorney services while in state court
$140 for senior attorney services and $130 for associate attorney services while in state court, and $155 for senior attorney services and $145 for associate attorney services while in federal court.
$140 for senior attorney services and $130 for associate attorney services while in state court, and $155 for senior attorney services and $145 for associate attorney services while in federal court.
$155 for senior attorney services and $145 for associate attorney services while in federal court.
$155 for senior attorney services and $145 for associate attorney services while in federal court.
Paralegal services were charged at $80 per hour and legal assistant services at $55 per hour.
Paralegal services were charged at $80 per hour and legal assistant services at $55 per hour.
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Jul 16, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $250 $250 The court's words
Counsel for Plaintiff applied an hourly rate of $250.00 per hour of attorney time, which is reasonable in the local legal community.
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Brough Trucking LLC v. Truck Doctor Inc et al
Jun 30, 2025 · Commercial · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 $350 Associate $250 $250 Paralegal $125 $125 The court's words
Plaintiff’s counsel billed at hourly rates of $350 for senior attorney services, $250 for associate attorney services, and $125 for legal assistant services.
Plaintiff’s counsel billed at hourly rates of $350 for senior attorney services, $250 for associate attorney services, and $125 for legal assistant services.
Plaintiff’s counsel billed at hourly rates of $350 for senior attorney services, $250 for associate attorney services, and $125 for legal assistant services.
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Oct 29, 2024 · Civil rights
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $308 The court's words
Defendants’ counsel claims to have spent 7.37 hours defending Plaintiffs’ First Amendment claim at an hourly rate of $308.46.
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Patel v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Sep 10, 2024 · Commercial · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $175 $175 The court's words
Defendant seeks a total fee award of $18,165.00, based on 103.8 hours expended and an hourly rate of $175. Plaintiff does not challenge the reasonableness of the hourly rate and, based on standards in the local legal community and the work performed in this case, the Court finds the hourly rate is reasonable.
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Aug 15, 2024 · Other · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $450 $450 Attorney $485 $485 Attorney $765 $765 The court's words
The Court finds the hours billed were reasonable for the matters addressed and that the hourly rates of $450.00 to $485.00 are within the local range of hourly rates.
The Court finds the hours billed were reasonable for the matters addressed and that the hourly rates of $450.00 to $485.00 are within the local range of hourly rates.
The Court notes that one attorney, Lori T. Oliphant, charged an hourly rate of $765.00. This rate is high, but Ms. Oliphant was consulted for her expertise on ERISA and her billing was limited to only .80 hours which amounted to $612.00.
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Nfinitech Solutions LLC v. RHA Health LLC
Apr 3, 2024 · Commercial · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $375 $295 Attorney $305 $295 Attorney $250 $250 The court's words
The second, Eric K. Schnibbe, billed for 44.7 hours of work at a rate of $355 to $375 per hour.
And the third attorney, Craig M. Hansen, billed for 86.7 hours of work at a rate of $295 to $305 per hour.
In contrast, lead counsel at the Oklahoma firm charged $250 per hour.
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Gaines et al v. Moore City of et al
Mar 22, 2024 · Civil rights · Older than two years, not in medians · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $345 $345 Attorney $240 $240 The court's words
Mr. Nice’s hourly rate was $345, while Mr. Miller’s was $240. Id. at 5.
Mr. Nice’s hourly rate was $345, while Mr. Miller’s was $240. Id. at 5.
FAQ
What hourly rate does the W.D. Oklahoma approve for attorneys?
A median of $215 an hour across 5 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
How often does the W.D. Oklahoma cut a requested hourly rate?
For 0 of 12 timekeepers (0%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the W.D. Oklahoma?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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