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McAlester Attorney for Criminal, Injury, and Family Cases Across Eastern Oklahoma

Wesley J. Cherry prosecuted cases for the State of Oklahoma before he began defending them. Foundation Law handles criminal, family, injury, and civil matters in state district court, in four tribal nation courts, and in federal court.

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2010
Licensed in Oklahoma
9
Counties Served
4
Tribal Nations
State & Federal
Court Admissions
★ Avvo Clients’ Choice 2023
AV Martindale AV Preeminent Rated
JD Washington University School of Law
AB Duke University

Meet Your Attorney — Wesley J. Cherry

Background

Wes earned his law degree at Washington University in St. Louis and began his career as an assistant district attorney for the State of Oklahoma. He opened Foundation Law in McAlester in 2014 and now practices in state, tribal, and federal court across Eastern Oklahoma.

About Wesley J. Cherry
Eastern Oklahoma Roots
Raised in Muldrow, OK. Practicing in McAlester since 2014
Former Prosecutor
Served as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Oklahoma
Tribal Court Experience
Admitted in the Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw & Muscogee (Creek) Nations
Federal Admissions
U.S. District Courts of Oklahoma & the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
Practice Areas

Four Practice Areas, One Attorney on Your File

Foundation Law is a solo practice. The attorney you speak with at the first call is the attorney who appears at your hearing.

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Criminal Defense

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Felony, misdemeanor, DUI, and drug charges in state, federal, and tribal court.

Personal Injury

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Representation for people hurt by someone elses negligence.

Family Law

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Divorce, custody, support, adoption, and guardianship matters.

Civil Litigation

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Contract, property, and business disputes across Eastern Oklahoma.
Independent Ratings

Rated by Clients and by Other Lawyers

Two independent bodies rate this practice, and they measure different things. Avvo collects verified client reviews. Martindale-Hubbell collects confidential evaluations from other attorneys and from judges.

Both ratings are current as of August 2026 and link to the source, so you can check them rather than take a website word for it.

4.9 ★★★★★ Avvo client rating, 69 reviews
★ Avvo Clients’ Choice Award · 2023
AV Martindale AV Preeminent · 2017

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Verified ratings above are current as of August 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to what people ask on the first call. Longer answers, and more of them, are on the FAQ page.

Foundation Law serves clients throughout Eastern Oklahoma, including Pittsburg, Sequoyah, McIntosh, Latimer, Bryan, Atoka, Haskell, Pushmataha, and Muskogee counties, with representation available in Atoka, Checotah, Eufaula, McAlester, Poteau, and Sallisaw.
Criminal defense for misdemeanors and felonies, personal injury and wrongful death, family law including adoption and Indian Child Welfare Act matters, and civil litigation.
Yes. Wes is admitted before the Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Muscogee (Creek) Nation courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma and the Western District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
A chance to walk through the facts, understand your options, and map out next steps. Bring any documents related to your case. Please keep the first contact general until a conflict check is complete.
Foundation Law is a solo practice, so calls are returned by the attorney handling the file rather than routed through staff. Avvo reviewers most often mention responsiveness and clear explanation.
Call (918) 839-6353 to schedule a consultation. The sooner you reach out, the sooner your rights are protected.
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Next Step

Talk to a McAlester attorney about your case

Call Foundation Law to find out which court your matter belongs in and what the next step is. Keep the first conversation general until a conflict check is complete.

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