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Protecting Your Rights in Yukon

When the government oversteps, we stand up. Fighting for justice in cases of excessive force, jail neglect, and discrimination in Canadian County.

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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.

Jail Neglect

Fighting for inmates denied medical care or subjected to inhumane conditions in detention facilities.

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 aggressive representation for victims of government misconduct.

  • Police Brutality

    Unjustified shootings, taser use, and physical assaults by officers.

  • Inmate Rights

    Denial of medical care and failure to protect from assault.

  • False Arrest

    Detention without probable cause.

  • Free Speech Violations

    Retaliation for exercising your First Amendment rights.

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Yukon Civil 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you're searching for a civil rights lawyer near you in Yukon 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. Inmates have a constitutional right to medical care and safety. If the jail ignored serious medical needs or conditions, they can be held liable.
It refers to a federal law that allows individuals to sue government officials for civil rights violations. These cases are complex and usually heard in federal court.
Generally, you have two years to file a Section 1983 claim in Oklahoma. However, strict notice requirements for state tort claims (1 year) mean you should act immediately.

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