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Civil Rights Law Firm

Civil Rights Defense Lawyers

At Oakhurst Legal Group, we're dedicated to protecting the civil rights guaranteed to every American citizen. When your rights are violated, you can count on our attorneys to defend your freedoms and advocate on your behalf. 

What Are Civil Rights?

The term civil rights constitute the many rights guaranteed to all citizens, largely in regard to social and political equality and freedom. These rights are intended to protect individuals from discrimination or unfair treatment in education, employment, housing, and many other settings. Though most civil rights laws are developed at the federal level, many also come from state law and decisions from the federal courts. 

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Civil Rights Violations by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officers take an oath to uphold the law. However, this duty is meant to be balanced out by civil rights laws, which protect all citizens from mistreatment by the police. If you have been mistreated, discriminated against, or otherwise victimized by a law enforcement offer, you have legal options to pursue recourse and damages. 

We Handle Various Types of Civil Rights Violations

All citizens are entitled to fair and equal treatment by civil institutions and their employees, such as law enforcement officers. At Oakhurst Legal Group, we represent individuals who have been the victims of various civil rights violations, including:

  • Wrongful conviction
  • False arrest
  • False imprisonment (when an individual is confined without legal justification)
  • Seizure of property
  • Excessive force (injuries from handcuffs, police shootings, etc.)
  • Denial of due process (due process is guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amendment)
  • Failure to read Miranda rights
  • Planting evidence
  • Illegal searches
  • Malicious prosecution

Our Civil Rights Attorneys Will Advocate for You

If you have experienced any of the civil rights violations described above, you may be entitled to compensation. If you're interested in filing a claim, please contact us to schedule a free consultation so we can go over your case and your options. Please note there is no obligation to proceed if you opt not to. 

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