Protecting Your Civil Rights in Clinton
We hold government officials accountable. Fighting for justice in cases of racial profiling, jail neglect, and unlawful search in Custer County.
Defending the Constitution
From the highway to the holding cell, your rights matter. We challenge abuses of power.
Jail Conditions
Representing inmates in Custer County Jail who suffer medical neglect, assault, or inhumane conditions.
Illegal Search
Challenging warrantless searches of vehicles on I-40 and homes in Clinton.
Police Misconduct
Holding officers accountable for brutality, false arrest, and racial profiling during traffic stops.
Know Your Rights
The Constitution protects you, even in Western Oklahoma.
Medical Neglect
Deliberate indifference to a prisoner's serious medical needs involves more than just negligence; it is a constitutional violation.
Excessive Force
Whether at a traffic stop on Gary Blvd or during a raid, law enforcement cannot use force that is objectively unreasonable.
Profiling
Stopping drivers solely based on their race or out-of-state plates is illegal. We fight to suppress evidence from bad stops.
Civil Rights Cases We Handle
Aggressive defense against government overreach.
In-Custody Deaths
Justice for families of those who died in jail.
Police Brutality
Unjustified violence by city, county, or state police.
Unlawful Search
Fourth Amendment violations without a warrant.
Civil Asset Forfeiture
Fighting to get back seized cash and property.
Legal Remedies
Financial Compensation
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Punitive damages
Systemic Change
- Policy reforms
- Improved jail conditions
- Officer training
- Public accountability
Relevant Insight: Understanding Section 1983 Claims
Learn how federal civil rights lawsuits work against government actors.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're searching for a civil rights lawyer near you in Clinton or Custer County, look for an attorney with federal court experience and a track record of holding government officials accountable. Addison Law Firm handles Section 1983 cases throughout Oklahoma.
Not if the stop was based on racial profiling or lacked probable cause. 'Pretextual stops' targeting out-of-state drivers are a major issue on I-40. We challenge them.
Inmates have rights. If jail staff are ignoring medical needs or allowing violence, you may have a Section 1983 civil rights claim. Call us immediately.
Yes. Officers can only use reasonable force. If they tased, beat, or injured you when you were complying, they violated the Fourth Amendment.
It shields them from some liability, but not all. If their conduct violated 'clearly established' law, we can penetrate that shield and hold them accountable.
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