Senate Bill 2110 Summary

• Defines "unauthorized practice of law" as giving legal advice or acting on behalf of a client in legal matters without being licensed to practice law in Oklahoma, including appearing in court on behalf of a client.

• Makes unauthorized practice of law a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to 6 months in county jail, a fine not to exceed $1,000, or both.

• Adds new section to Oklahoma Statutes (Title 5, Section 1.1A) to codify the prohibition and penalty.

• Effective date is November 1, 2010.