San Bernardino Civil Rights Lawyer

Law enforcement officers carry significant power in their communities. However, they, like all citizens, are still subject to federal and state laws that govern how they treat you or a family member. If they have violated these laws, you may be able to sue for financial compensation.

The San Bernardino civil rights attorneys at Skapik Law Group are not afraid to take on the police and sheriff’s departments up to the highest level when they have violated your rights. We can help you take tough and strong legal action, no matter how powerful the defendant may seem.

Our lawyers make protecting your civil rights their mission, fighting for you to get a measure of justice when they have been violated.

Skapik Law Group is located at 5861 Pine Ave A-1, Chino Hills, CA 91709, between California State Route 71 and Butterfield Ranch Road. Call us today at (909) 398-4404 to speak with one of our civil rights attorneys in Chino Hills.

The civil rights attorneys at Skapik Law Group pride themselves in taking an outside the box approach and keeping our clients informed at every step of the way. Client Mary Estrada writes: “This law firm is the best. Special thanks to Geralyn who fought hard for us against CDCR Strip searches. I will always be grateful to her.”

Contact us to schedule a FREE consultation at (909) 398-4404 or through our contact form.

Respected Civil Rights Representation

The Skapik Law Group has been a powerful voice for civil rights victims in California for more than three decades. From false arrests to excessive force and jail deaths, our attorneys fight tirelessly for accountability and have secured numerous seven-figure recoveries for clients.

Our legal excellence is reflected in top ratings on Google and Avvo, as well as recognition from leading publications such as the LA Times and the Daily Journal. At the Skapik Law Group, we unite courtroom skill with an unshakable dedication to justice, protecting the rights of every client we serve.

Federal and California Civil Rights Laws That Protect You

Your civil rights come from both Federal and California law.

• 42 USC § 1983 allows you to file a civil lawsuit when you have been deprived of your rights by any person who is “acting under the color of law.”
• California common law permits you to file a lawsuit for false arrest, battery, or wrongful imprisonment

Examples of Civil Rights Violations

Law enforcement may violate your rights in a number of ways that could allow you to file a lawsuit, including:

• Excessive force: Police may use excessive force when they do things like you unnecessary violence when they make an arrest or try to subdue, act overly aggressively in car chases, using improper choke holds for too long or use force before they try to deescalate a situation.
• Police misconduct: Law enforcement can exceed its authority or act illegally when they do things like tamper with evidence, coerce confessions, conduct illegal or warrant-less detentions, illegal searches or make illegal arrests
• CPS misconduct: Child Protective Services may violate your civil rights when they improperly remove your children from your home, failto give you due process or conduct an improper investigation

What Should I Do if My Civil Rights Have Been Violated?

When you believe that the authorities have broken the law, one of the first things that you should do is contact a civil rights attorney to discuss your case. You may have been injured in an encounter with the police, or you may believe that you were the victim of wrongful conduct, but you may not know the exact way that your rights were violated.

You should also make sure that you retain any documentation, medical records, or evidence that could be used to prove a violation of your civil rights. When you hire a civil rights lawyer, provide them with all of this evidence, so they have it for your case.

Contact us to schedule a FREE consultation at (909) 398-4404 or through our contact form.

How Can I Prove That My Civil Rights Were Violated?

Evidence that could help you win your civil rights lawsuit includes:

• Witness testimony from people who saw the encounter
• Photographs or video camera footage
• Medical records that can prove injury
• Communications with the authorities
• The officer’s prior record

Contact a San Bernardino Civil Rights Law Firm

If you believe your Constitutional rights were violated, please contact the San Bernardino civil rights attorneys at Skapik Law Group. You can speak with a civil rights lawyer by setting up an appointment through our website or by calling us today at (909) 398-4404. Our civil rights lawyers also serve clients in Upland, Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Montclair.