Civil Rights Attorneys
69,634 verified civil rights attorneys across the United States. Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases. Compare verified civil rights attorneys nationwide by experience, peer ratings, and client reviews — get matched with counsel in any state, free for clients.
Amanda Medlin Bellotti is a lawyer practicing family law, alternative dispute resolution, mediation and 40 other areas of law. Amanda Medlin received ...
Mr. Joel Efrem Cohen is a lawyer practicing americans with disabilities act, discrimination, labor-employment and 4 other areas of law.
Philip L. Arnel practices at Law Office of Philip L.
Kevin Patrick Seaver is a lawyer practicing child abuse or neglect (51a) reports, custody, adoptions and 18 other areas of law. Kevin received a B.S. ...
Founder of the Law Office of Payab & Associates and a part of the State Bar of California for 20 years, David Payab, Esq. has successfully litigated m...
The founder of the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates PLLC, John has a personal devotion to help struggling families. The happiness and welfare ...
Seni Popat is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 7, chapter 13 and 26 other areas of law. Seni received a B.A. degree from Hofstra Uni...
Mr. George Leroy Powell is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, sex crimes and 109 other areas of law.
Timi Tucker has an outstanding track record with over 27 years experience, and is primarily focused on representing clients in Divorce, Dependency, In...
Attorney Joel R. Spivack has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in consumer bankruptcy cases and residential real estate transactio...
Legal matters can be emotionally difficult unless one has an aggressive, intelligent, and vigilant lawyer who understands the legal system and who can...
Ismail Sinan Sekendiz, Esq. practices at Sekendiz Law Firm P.C. Read Full Bio
Louis F. Simonetti is a lawyer practicing matrimonial, divorce, family law and 31 other areas of law.
Jessenia Rosales is a lawyer practicing family law, alimony, annulment and 113 other areas of law. Jessenia received a B.A. degree from University of ...
Law Clerk to the Honorable Margaret A. Mahoney, Chief Judge, U.S.
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Mike began practicing law in 2002 in Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties. Mike has focused his scope of legal practice to all issues involving fam...
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Gary Green practices at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C. Read Full Bio
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Mark Daniel Laderman is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, age discrimination in employment, employment breach of contract and 24 other areas o...
Brandon B. McDonald is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, alimony and 39 other areas of law.
Atty. Jerome W Perry is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, wrongful death and 30 other areas of law.
Michael P. Murray is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, bribery and 64 other areas of law.
Phi Beta Kappa. Henry Rutgers Scholar.
Glenn Smith Valdez is an expert New Mexico Traffic ticket attorney. He has dedicated a part of his practice to representation of drivers accused of a ...
Rebecca A. Boyer is an associate at Collins, Zorn, and Wagner.
Mr. Marc Neil Cunat is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, criminal law and 50 other areas of law.
Daniel Joseph Marchese is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce without children, child custody dispute and 9 other areas of law. Daniel received a ...
Suzanne D. Scanlon is a lawyer practicing commercial contracts, intellectual property licensing, internet intellectual property and 12 other areas of ...
I am the CEO and Co-Founder of Shankar Ninan & Co., a law firm that provides comprehensive legal services to small and medium-sized businesses in New ...
Marc Evan Reisman is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil rights, family law and 8 other areas of law. Marc received a B.S. degree from Unive...
I am a Texas state and federal lawyer who cares deeply about my clients and the strength and integrity of the legal system. My firm can serve as a deb...
Keith Harding Grant is a lawyer practicing litigation, healthcare liability defense, municipality defense and 12 other areas of law. Keith received a ...
Founding Editor, Domestic Law Review, 1982. Editor, Domestic Law Review-West, Family Law Section, 1992-1998.
Marc Evan Rovner is a lawyer practicing real estate, residential real estate, commercial real estate and 10 other areas of law. Marc received a B.A. d...
Stephen Lewis Pasta is a lawyer practicing business law, business formation, contracts and 26 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from ...
Mr. Michael Robert Paduchowski is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, car accidents and 36 other areas of law.
Mr. Nahajski graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1989, from the University of Oregon School o...
Adjunct Professor: Pepperdine University Law School, 2001—; UCLA Speech and Communications Department. Lecturer and Visiting Professor, "Grand Jury In...
Taggart Howard began his legal career working for the Office of the District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District in April of 1998. As a Deputy Dis...
Member, Heuisler Honor Society. Moot Court Champion, 1977-1978.
Mitchell F Green is a lawyer practicing business law, health law, tax law and 6 other areas of law. Mitchell received a B.B.A. degree from Florida Atl...
Mary G. Erlingson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial, contracts & agreements and 13 other areas of law.
Sa'Id Vakili is a lawyer practicing employment law, business litigation, litigation and 5 other areas of law. Sa'Id received a M.A. degree from Columb...
PAULINA FORREST is a graduate of the University of Central Florida (B.A., 2007) and Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2010). She graduated law scho...
Mr. Stephen Wright Williams is a lawyer practicing adoptions, child custody, interstate child custody and 22 other areas of law.
Sean Thomas McGrevey is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, personal injury litigation, insurance coverage and 8 other areas of law. Sean receive...
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Harold L. Moroknek is a lawyer practicing trucking & transportation liability, general liability, construction injury litigation and 7 other areas of ...
Eric Duaine Janzen is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil rights, employment law and 2 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from U...
Timothy M Warner is a lawyer practicing civil rights, land use, automobile liability and 7 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.A. degree from Sou...
Mr. Scott Wayne Gosnell is a lawyer practicing commercial law, commercial litigation, commercial transactions and 19 other areas of law.
Mr. Eric Scott Freibrun is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property licensing, intellectual property litigation and 18 other a...
Judicial Externship, Judge Brian Sandoval, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, 2007; Member, 2007-2009, Nevada Law Journal; Recipient of C.A.L.I....
Mr. Richard Randall Daugherty is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, discrimination, sexual harassment and 1 other area of law.
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David Milton is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1993, and has been licensed for 24...
What is Civil Rights?
Civil Rights is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, civil rights sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way civil rights works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Civil Rights attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Civil Rights lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 69,634 verified civil rights attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in California.
When do you need a Civil Rights attorney?
Most people contact a civil rights lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for civil rights representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a civil rights lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 69,634 civil rights attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Civil Rights attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a civil rights lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of civil rights experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Civil Rights lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a civil rights lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for civil rights attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side civil rights work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing civil rights needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about civil rights
How quickly can a civil rights lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a civil rights lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many civil rights attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical civil rights matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are civil rights lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between civil rights and the related practice areas?
Civil Rights overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find civil rights attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the civil rights roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Civil Rights Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Civil Rights by State
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