Protecting Civil Rights in Logan County
From excessive force by police to neglect in the county jail, we hold government officials accountable when they violate the Constitution.
No One Is Above the Law
The Constitution protects strict limits on police power. We enforce those limits.
Fourth Amendment
The right to be free from unreasonable searches, seizures, and excessive force.
Qualified Immunity
This legal defense protects officers. We build detailed cases to overcome it and get you to a jury.
Eighth Amendment
Protects convicted inmates from cruel and unusual punishment, including dangerous jail conditions.
Focus Areas in Guthrie
We investigate misconduct by all local agencies.
Guthrie Police Dept
We handle cases of excessive force during traffic stops, arrests, and interactions with the public.
Logan County Jail
Conditions in county jails can be harsh. We fight for inmates denied medical care or assaulted by guards.
Sheriff's Deputies
Deputies patrolling rural roads must follow the same constitutional rules as city police.
Civil Rights Cases We Handle
We represent victims of government abuse throughout Logan County.
Police Brutality
Unnecessary violence, tasing, or shootings by law enforcement.
False Arrest
Arrests without probable cause or warrants based on lies.
Inmate Neglect
Failure to provide insulin, heart medication, or psychiatric care in jail.
Due Process Violations
Violating fundamental fairness in administrative or legal proceedings.
Recoverable Damages
Compensatory
- Medical expenses due to force
- Lost wages from false imprisonment
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
Punitive & Fees
- Punitive damages (against individual officers)
- Attorney's fees (Section 1988)
- Litigation costs
- Declaratory judgment
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 Guthrie or Logan 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.
Maybe. To sue for false arrest, you must prove the officer lacked 'probable cause.' If the arrest was based on lies or fabricated evidence, you may have a claim.
Inmates have a constitutional right to medical care. If jail staff showed 'deliberate indifference' to a serious medical need, you can sue under Section 1983.
In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for Section 1983 claims is generally two years from the date of the incident. Do not delay.
Yes. The Sheriff is an elected official, but they are still subject to the Constitution. We handle cases against deputies and the Sheriff's office.
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