CIVIL RIGHTS & FEDERAL LITIGATION
When your rights are violated, you need an attorney who knows how to fight back with precision, strategy, and courage. Civil rights cases are complex and often intimidating, but you do not have to face them alone. I take a hands-on approach to every case and treat each client with the seriousness their situation deserves.
I represent individuals whose constitutional rights were violated by law enforcement, correctional officers, state agencies, and other government actors.
What We Handle
Unlawful Detention and Wrongful Arrest
When someone is detained or arrested without lawful cause, I move quickly to protect their rights and build a strong record of government misconduct.
Excessive Force and Police Misconduct
Cases involving the use of unnecessary or unreasonable force, unlawful searches, unconstitutional home entry, or harassment.
Jail and Detention Abuse
Serious neglect, medical inattention, unsafe conditions, and punitive treatment in jails, prisons, or ICE detention centers.
Retaliation and Due Process Violations
When government actors punish, threaten, or undermine individuals for exercising their rights.
Section 1983 Actions
Federal civil rights lawsuits that hold government officials accountable for violating constitutional protections.
Excessive Delays and Denials in Government Processes
Including improper records handling, failure to follow required procedures, and harmful administrative errors.
OUR APPROACH
Civil rights cases require more than legal knowledge. They demand courage, strategy, and relentless preparation. My approach is simple and effective:
• I listen carefully to your story
• I gather evidence with precision
• I build a clear timeline of government misconduct
• I prepare your case myself
• I stay involved from the first call to the final decision
Every civil rights case is personal. When the government crosses the line, I push back with discipline and focus.
EXAMPLES OF RESULTS
In keeping with ethical rules, only true and accurate examples are listed:
• ICE released a client after I intervened in a wrongful detention case
• Strong filings prepared for individuals who faced unjust treatment by government agencies
• Strategic legal action taken in cases involving unlawful detention, excessive force, and due process violations
These results come from preparation, clear communication, and standing firm when constitutional rights are at stake.
WHO WE REPRESENT
I assist:
• Individuals wrongfully detained
• Victims of police misconduct
• Immigrants harmed in detention
• People facing retaliation by government agencies
• Families seeking accountability for serious rights violations
Civil rights cases can be emotionally heavy and legally complex. I guide clients through each stage with clarity and purpose.
CIVIL RIGHTS FAQ
📌 Do you sue police departments and government agencies?
Yes, when the facts and law support a valid §1983 or federal claim.
📌 Do you take wrongful detention cases?
Yes. We evaluate unlawful arrest, unjust ICE detention, and due process violations.
📌 Do you represent clients nationwide?
Yes. Civil rights cases are handled through federal courts and can be taken in multiple jurisdictions where permitted.
📌 Can you help if the misconduct happened months or years ago?
Possibly. These cases depend on statutes of limitation. Contact us immediately for evaluation.
📌 Do you handle excessive force cases?
Yes. We review the facts and evidence, then advise on the best course of action.
Contact for Civil Rights Cases
CivilRights@sonkeylaw.com
Call (801) 251-6515