Holding Pittsburg County Officials Accountable
Police brutality. Wrongful arrest. Jail abuse. When government officials—including McAlester PD or Pittsburg County Sheriff—violate your rights, we fight back.
Your Constitutional Rights Matter
The Constitution protects you from government overreach. When officials abuse their power, federal law provides remedies.
Fourth Amendment
Protection against unreasonable searches, seizures, and excessive force by law enforcement officers.
Fourteenth Amendment
Due process and equal protection under the law. Pretrial detainees are protected from excessive force.
Section 1983
Federal law allowing lawsuits against government officials who violate constitutional rights.
Civil Rights Issues in Pittsburg County
We investigate and litigate claims against local law enforcement agencies.
McAlester Police Department
Police misconduct, excessive use of tasers or physical force, and false arrests.
Pittsburg County Sheriff
Claims involving deputies and the administration of the county jail.
Jail Conditions
Inmate abuse, failure to protect inmates from violence, and denial of necessary medical care.
Civil Rights Cases We Handle
We represent victims of government abuse throughout Pittsburg County and eastern Oklahoma.
Police Brutality
Excessive force during arrests, traffic stops, and encounters with law enforcement.
Wrongful Arrest & Malicious Prosecution
Arrests without probable cause and prosecutions based on fabricated evidence.
Jail Abuse
Inmate abuse, denial of medical care, and unconstitutional conditions of confinement.
Constitutional Violations
Violations of First Amendment rights and other constitutional protections.
What You Can Recover
Compensatory Damages
- Medical expenses (past & future)
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and humiliation
Additional Remedies
- Punitive damages for egregious conduct
- Attorney fees under Section 1988
- Injunctive relief (policy changes)
- Declaratory relief
Relevant Insight: Understanding Section 1983 Claims
Learn how federal civil rights lawsuits work against government actors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Insights
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Suing ICE for Excessive Force in Oklahoma: Bivens & FTCA Claims
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Your Rights Matter.
Contact us to evaluate whether your case can overcome qualified immunity.
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