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Civil Rights in the Panhandle
Protecting your constitutional rights against government overreach in Texas County. From highway stops to jail cells, we are your defense.
Defending Liberty in 'No Man's Land'
Law enforcement in remote areas sometimes acts like the law doesn't apply to them. We remind them it does.
Highway Interdiction
Representing drivers targeted on Hwy 54/412 for 'profiling' stops, illegal dog sniffs, and warrantless searches.
Jail Misconduct
Fighting for humane treatment in the Texas County Jail. We handle cases of excessive force by guards and medical neglect.
Police Brutality
Holding officers accountable for using unnecessary violence during arrests or traffic stops.
Constitutional Violations
We hold the government accountable.
Illegal Seizures
If law enforcement took your property without a warrant or a conviction, we fight to get it back.
Malicious Prosecution
When charges are filed not to serve justice, but to harass or cover up police misconduct.
Failure to Train
If a department fails to properly train its officers on use of force, the department itself can be held liable.
Civil Rights Cases We Handle
Justice for Guymon citizens.
Unlawful Search & Seizure
Protecting your 4th Amendment rights on the highway.
Excessive Force
Tasers, beatings, and shootings by police.
Detention Violations
Being held without charges or hearing.
Discrimination
Racial profiling in traffic stops and arrests.
We Fight For You
Compensation
- Medical expenses for injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Return of seized property
Accountability
- Termination of bad officers
- Policy changes
- Departmental oversight
- Public record of misconduct
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 Guymon or Texas 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.
Police cannot search your vehicle without probable cause or your consent. Hwy 54 is a major drug corridor, and officers often use aggressive tactics. We challenge illegal stops.
Yes. Inmates have a constitutional right to medical care. If jail staff ignored a serious condition or denied medication, you may have a Section 1983 civil rights claim.
This is civil asset forfeiture. It is a controversial practice often used on dragnet stops. We fight to prove the money was legal and get it returned to you.
The Constitution protects everyone on U.S. soil, regardless of immigration status. You have the right to due process and protection from excessive force.
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