Protecting Your Civil Rights in Weatherford
We hold government officials accountable. Fighting for justice in cases of jail neglect, police misconduct, and discrimination in Custer County.
Defending the Constitution
From the campus to the courthouse, your rights matter. We challenge abuses of power.
Jail Conditions
Representing inmates in Custer County Jail who suffer medical neglect, assault, or inhumane conditions.
Student Rights
Protecting SWOSU students from unlawful searches in dorms, excessive force, or due process violations.
Police Misconduct
Holding officers accountable for brutality, false arrest, and racial profiling during traffic stops.
Know Your Rights
The Constitution protects you, even in Western Oklahoma.
Medical Neglect
Deliberate indifference to a prisoner's serious medical needs involves more than just negligence; it is a constitutional violation.
Excessive Force
Whether at a traffic stop on I-40 or a campus party, law enforcement cannot use force that is objectively unreasonable.
Due Process
You cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures.
Civil Rights Cases We Handle
Aggressive defense against government overreach.
In-Custody Deaths
Justice for families of those who died in jail.
Police Brutality
Unjustified violence by city, county, or campus police.
Unlawful Search
Fourth Amendment violations without a warrant.
Free Speech
Retaliation against students or citizens for speaking out.
Legal Remedies
Financial Compensation
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Punitive damages
Systemic Change
- Policy reforms
- Improved jail conditions
- Officer training
- 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 Weatherford or Custer 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.
Inmates have a right to humane treatment and medical care. If you were denied medication, beaten, or held in unsafe conditions, you may have a classic Section 1983 claim.
Yes. Campus police are sworn officers bound by the Constitution. They cannot use unreasonable force against students or visitors.
Arresting someone without probable cause is unlawful. If you were arrested based on lies, bad evidence, or no evidence, your Fourth Amendment rights were violated.
Yes. Oklahoma law has very strict notice requirements (1 year) for tort claims against the government. You must act quickly.
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