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Blanchard Civil Rights Attorney

Constitutional rights violations by government actors demand accountability. We fight for Grady County residents whose rights have been violated by police, jailers, or other officials.

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Holding Government Actors Accountable

When police officers, jailers, or other government officials violate your constitutional rights, they must be held accountable. We fight these cases in federal court.

Federal Court Experience

We regularly litigate § 1983 cases in the Western District of Oklahoma.

Qualified Immunity Expertise

We know how to overcome qualified immunity defenses that protect bad actors.

Thorough Investigation

We obtain body camera footage, internal affairs records, and other critical evidence.

Civil Rights Cases We Handle

Excessive Force

Police brutality, unjustified shootings, and disproportionate use of force.

Unlawful Arrest

Arrests without probable cause or proper warrants.

False Imprisonment

Detention without legal justification.

Unlawful Search

Fourth Amendment violations and improper seizures.

Jail Abuse

Constitutional violations in detention, including denial of medical care.

First Amendment

Retaliation for protected speech or assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

42 U.S.C. § 1983 allows individuals to sue government officials who violate their constitutional rights. This includes police officers, jailers, and other government actors who use excessive force, make unlawful arrests, or otherwise violate your rights.
Yes. If Blanchard police officers violated your constitutional rights through excessive force, unlawful arrest, or other misconduct, you may have a federal civil rights claim. We handle cases against local, county, and state law enforcement.
Recoverable damages include compensatory damages for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and in egregious cases, punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer.
Oklahoma follows a two-year statute of limitations for most § 1983 claims. However, evidence can disappear quickly. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after any rights violation.
Yes. We represent individuals who experienced constitutional violations while detained in the Grady County Jail or other detention facilities, including denial of medical care, excessive force, and failure to protect from harm.

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Your Constitutional Rights Matter.

If your rights were violated by government officials in Blanchard or Grady County, we can help. Free consultation.

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