Protecting Your Rights in Mustang
When the government oversteps, we stand up. Fighting for justice in cases of excessive force, unlawful detention, and discrimination in Canadian County.
Defending the Constitution
Your rights matter. We hold government agencies and officials accountable when they abuse their power.
Police Misconduct
Representing victims of excessive force, false arrest, and illegal searches by local PD or Sheriff's deputies.
Unlawful Detention
Fighting for those held without probable cause or subjected to violation of due process rights.
Federal Litigation
We are experienced litigators in the Western District of Oklahoma federal court, where most civil rights cases are heard.
Know Your Rights
The Constitution protects you from government abuse. We help you enforce those protections.
Excessive Force
Police can only use force that is reasonable. If they hurt you unnecessarily, call us.
Due Process
You have a right to fair treatment. We fight back against wrongful warrants and procedural violations.
Equal Protection
Discrimination based on race, gender, or religion by government officials is unconstitutional.
Civil Rights Cases We Handle
We provide legal representation for victims of government misconduct.
Police Brutality
Unjustified shootings, taser use, and physical assaults by officers.
Unlawful Search & Seizure
Violations of your Fourth Amendment privacy rights.
False Arrest
Detention without probable cause.
Free Speech Violations
Retaliation for exercising your First Amendment rights.
Legal Remedies
Financial Compensation
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Punitive damages
Accountability
- Policy reforms
- Training requirements
- Disciplinary action
- 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 Mustang or Canadian 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.
If law enforcement used excessive force, conducted an illegal search, or violated your rights, you may have a Section 1983 claim. We investigate these cases thoroughly.
Yes. The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable seizure. If you were held without probable cause, you may be entitled to compensation.
It refers to a federal law that allows individuals to sue government officials for civil rights violations. These cases are intricate and often litigated in federal court.
Generally, two years for a Section 1983 claim in Oklahoma. However, notice requirements for the Governmental Tort Claims Act are much shorter (1 year), so act fast.
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