Holding Leflore County Government Accountable
Police brutality. Wrongful arrest. Jail abuse. When government officials violate your constitutional rights, we fight back—even in small-town Oklahoma.
Constitutional Rights Apply Everywhere
It doesn't matter if it's Poteau or a big city. The Constitution protects everyone, and we enforce those protections.
Fourth Amendment
Protection against unreasonable searches, seizures, and excessive force by law enforcement.
Fourteenth Amendment
Due process and equal protection under the law—fundamental rights that apply to everyone.
Section 1983 Claims
The federal statute that allows you to sue government officials for constitutional violations.
Civil Rights in Rural Oklahoma
Small-town law enforcement sometimes operates with less oversight. That doesn't mean they're above the law.
Law Enforcement Accountability
We challenge misconduct by Poteau PD, Leflore County Sheriff's Office, and other local agencies in federal court.
Leflore County Jail
Inadequate medical care, unconstitutional conditions, and abuse in custody. We represent families seeking justice.
Eastern District Court
Federal civil rights cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Civil Rights Cases We Handle
Police Brutality & Excessive Force
Beatings, shootings, and violent misconduct by local law enforcement.
Wrongful Arrest
False arrests, fabricated charges, and prosecutions without probable cause.
Jail Abuse & Medical Neglect
Inmate deaths, denial of medical care, and unconstitutional conditions.
First Amendment Violations
Retaliation for protected speech and other free speech violations.
What We Fight For
Monetary Relief
- Compensatory damages
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages
- Attorney's fees
Systemic Change
- Policy reforms
- Officer discipline
- Public accountability
- Deterrence
Relevant Insight: Understanding Section 1983 Claims
Learn how federal civil rights lawsuits work against government actors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Insights
Can I Sue the Police in Oklahoma?
Yes — but it requires a federal lawsuit under Section 1983, not a state court claim. Here is how suing Oklahoma police works and what you need to win.
Overcoming Qualified Immunity in Oklahoma Excessive Force Cases
When Oklahoma police use excessive force, qualified immunity often shields them. Learn how our civil rights attorneys overcome this hurdle in the Tenth Circuit.
Suing ICE for Excessive Force in Oklahoma: Bivens & FTCA Claims
Federal agents aren't covered by § 1983. Oklahoma residents can pursue ICE excessive force claims through Bivens actions and the FTCA — here's how.
Your Rights Matter—Even in Small-Town Oklahoma.
Contact us confidentially to discuss your Leflore County civil rights case.
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