Partner With an Experienced Civil Rights Attorney in Tulsa, OK
Mitchell Garrett’s great-great-uncle helped write the Oklahoma constitution, and ever since, the Garrett family has been committed to protecting the civil rights of the state’s citizens. A civil rights violation occurs when a person acting under color and authority of state law deprives a citizen of rights secured by the Constitution or the laws of the United States. Civil rights encompass a broad and often misunderstood area of the law that affects people more than they might realize in their everyday lives. An encounter with any law enforcement, whether a police officer, corrections officer, jail official or employee of a private company performing traditional government functions, can result in a civil rights violation.
Garrett Law is one of the leading civil rights firms in the Tulsa, OK area and our civil rights attorneys have handled many cases involving police misconduct and prison litigation. We are committed to defending the rights and lives of those whose civil rights have been endangered.
What is a Civil Rights Violation?
Police Misconduct:
There are instances where police officers commit acts of misconduct and violate constitutional rights. The more common examples are use of excessive force, false charges to cover up bad arrests, extreme use of physical or verbal threats during interrogation, false imprisonment, coercion of women into sexual acts, and a refusal to testify against a fellow officer charged with police misconduct. If you have been a victim in one of those instances, a civil rights lawyer at Garrett Law is here to protect you.
Prison & Jail Litigation:
While people are sent to correctional facilities as a result of wrongdoing, they are still entitled to protection of certain civil rights. A frequent example involves prison suicide. If an inmate has threatened suicide and the jail personnel are aware of it, they must take steps to prevent an inmate from a subsequent attempt. Also, if an inmate has a serious need requiring medical attention, prison personnel must not delay in administering help. If you have been affected by one of these situations, a civil rights litigation lawyer at Garrett Law can help you file a lawsuit.
Get the Justice You Deserve; Consult With a Civil Rights Lawyer Today
Have your constitutional rights been violated? Get the justice you deserve by working with a qualified civil rights attorney. Start with a free consultation today. Either call (888) 658-8892 or fill out our online contact form and we will respond to your request as soon as possible.
