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HASKELL FOR JUSTICE - YOUR POLICE MISCONDUCT LAWYER

Too many people are victims of Police Misconduct in today’s climate.  If you believe you are the victim of such misconduct you need representation.  Making sure that all people are treated fairly by law enforcement is one of the top priorities at Haskell for Justice.

 

As one of the top civil rights attorneys in Seattle, you can rest assured that your case will be in the right hands.  We work so diligently on civil rights cases that Lori Haskell is responsible for a new law called “Negligent Execution of a Warrant.”  The case, Mancini v. City of Tacoma took 10 years of dogged determination on the part of Lori Haskell and her client who was the victim of the police breaking down her door and handcuffing her in a misguided search for a drug dealer.  Ms. Mancini finally won justice.

 

HOW DO OUR CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEYS HELP YOU?


When it comes to knowing your civil rights, it can be a tough world to navigate. Fortunately, the civil rights attorneys at Haskell for Justice have the experience and knowledge to help you do just that. Here are the areas of your civil rights we can assist you with.

 

  • The Fourth Amendment

  • The First Amendment

  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964

 

HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO POLICE BRUTALITY?


The Fourth Amendment, the First Amendment, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 all address your rights when it comes to police brutality in different ways as they come down to ‘due process,’ freedom of speech, and discrimination. WLAD—the Washington Law Against Discrimination also offers legal protection as do other laws such as the Right to Privacy, Trespass, and assault.  Here is a list of scenarios that could lead to you needing to retain a civil rights attorney in Seattle. 
 

  • Police Shootings

  • Police Brutality

  • Unlawful Arrests

  • Unlawful Searches and Seizures

  • Unlawful Detainer

 

Each and every one of these situations can land you in a position of needing representation when it comes to police misconduct and there are things you can do to help your case should this situation arise in your life. 

 

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MYSELF?


If you ever find yourself in a situation involving police misconduct, here are some of the steps you should take. 


 

  1. Record anything you can at the scene and any aftermath.  Any audio or video may be able to help your case and document what has happened to you.

  2. Get Medical Assistance

  3. Document the Details

  4. File a Complaint

 

These are all steps you can take to handle police misconduct. However, in many cases, it’s necessary to have knowledge of laws and legal procedures.  You will need legal help to take on the police and typically you are also suing the municipality that oversees the police department.  Pursuing your rights on your own is a lot to handle and that’s when the police misconduct lawyers with Haskell for Justice can help. With experience and passion for justice, you can rest assured that your case will be handled properly with our team.

If you have fallen victim to any type of police misconduct don’t hesitate to contact our team of civil rights attorneys in Seattle.  We will pursue justice for you.

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