Nestled in Oklahoma's northeastern corner where the Sooner State meets Kansas and Missouri, Ottawa County is a land of deep Native American heritage, home to nine federally recognized tribes, and the historic heart of the Tri-State Lead and Zinc District that once supplied the world. From the vibrant county seat of Miami to the rolling hills of the Ozark Plateau, the county blends tribal sovereignty with frontier history. Whether you need legal documents served at the courthouse, a casino, or anywhere across this unique county, trust Just Legal Solutions at (539) 367-6832.
Judicial District 13, Ottawa County
Ottawa County Courthouse
Courthouse, Miami, OK 74355
🕐 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Serves: Miami, Afton, Commerce, Quapaw
Serving businesses and employees in Ottawa County
| Employer | Address | Industry | Service Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Tribe of Indians | Various Ottawa County locations | Tribal Government | Tribal HR and legal compliance |
| Miami Tribe of Oklahoma | Miami, OK 74355 | Tribal Government | Tribal HR and legal compliance |
| NEO A&M College | 200 I St NE, Miami, OK 74354 | Higher Education | 400+ employees; 2,000+ students |
| Miami Public Schools | 801 E Steve Owens Blvd, Miami, OK 74354 | Education | 500+ employees |
| Ottawa County Government | 102 E Central Ave, Miami, OK 74354 | Government | Courthouse complex |
| Downstream Casino Resort | Quapaw, OK 74363 | Gaming/Hospitality | 1,500+ employees |
| Walmart Supercenter | 2415 N Main St, Miami, OK 74354 | Retail | 200+ employees |
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The Ottawa County Courthouse is located at 102 E. Central Avenue in Miami, Oklahoma 74354. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Ottawa County is part of Oklahoma Judicial District 13, which also includes Delaware County. The district has one District Judge (Jennifer McAffery), one Associate District Judge for Ottawa County (Matt Whalen), and Special District Judges. Cases can be searched online through OSCN using the county database key.
Ottawa County is unique in having nine federally recognized tribes with reservation lands: Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Wyandotte Nation, Miami Tribe, Peoria Tribe, Modoc Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe, and Shawnee Tribe. Each tribe maintains sovereign jurisdiction and its own court system, which process servers must respect when serving tribal members on trust lands.
The largest employers include Downstream Casino Resort (operated by Quapaw Nation with approximately 1,200 employees), INTEGRIS Health Miami Hospital (approximately 400 employees), Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (approximately 275 employees), Miami Public Schools (approximately 375 employees), and several tribal gaming operations including Buffalo Run Casino and High Winds Casino.
Ottawa County has eight incorporated communities: Miami (the county seat), Commerce, Afton, Fairland, Quapaw, Wyandotte, North Miami, and Peoria. The county also includes unincorporated communities and former mining ghost towns including Picher, Cardin, and Douthat.
Ottawa County was created in 1907 at Oklahoma statehood and named for the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma. The area served as a relocation destination for multiple tribes removed from the Midwest under the Indian Removal program, including Ottawa, Miami, Quapaw, Peoria, Wyandotte, Seneca, Shawnee, and Modoc peoples. In the early 1900s, the county became the center of the Tri-State Lead and Zinc District, with Picher becoming a major mining boomtown before envi...
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