Constitutional Law Lawyers
4,655 verified constitutional law attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Constitutional Law counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Gary Green practices at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C. Read Full Bio
Keith Harding Grant is a lawyer practicing litigation, healthcare liability defense, municipality defense and 12 other areas of law. Keith received a ...
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...
Member, Heuisler Honor Society. Moot Court Champion, 1977-1978.
Mary G. Erlingson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial, contracts & agreements and 13 other areas of law.
Mr. Scott Wayne Gosnell is a lawyer practicing commercial law, commercial litigation, commercial transactions and 19 other areas of law.
Ms. Cynthia Matthews Daley is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, automobile accidents, premises liability and 4 other areas of law.
Mr. Michael Kielsky is a lawyer practicing administrative law, criminal law, drug crimes and 21 other areas of law.
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Christopher Carle Kingsley Parkhurst is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui, criminal and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a A.B. degr...
Jordan Blair Isrow is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate practice, business and 27 other areas of law. Jordan has been licensed for 15 year...
Mr. Monte Neil Stewart is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, civil trial practice and 5 other areas of law.
Thomas David Davenport, Jr is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, legal ethics and professional responsibility and 3 other areas of...
Robert Showers is founder and managing partner of the DC Metro and Virginia firm of Simms Showers LLP with offices throughout the Mid Atlantic. Prior ...
Ms. Darah Lyn Eckert is a lawyer practicing chemical exposure, civil litigation, civil rights and 12 other areas of law.
Mykhaylo Vsevolodskyy is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil practice, civil rights and 6 other areas of law. Mykhaylo has been licensed for...
Christina Marie Cameron is a lawyer practicing public law, real estate, civil litigation and 11 other areas of law. Christina received a B.A. degree f...
Recipient: "Top 100 Power List," Mo. Lawyers Media, 2022-2025; "The Power List: Appellate Law," Mo.
Edward Mark Wenger is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, class actions, constitutional law and 12 other areas of law. Edward received a B.S. degr...
Mr. Christopher Brian McDaniel is a lawyer practicing general litigation, insurance defense, personal injury and 11 other areas of law.
Mr. Joshua Kirk McGill is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, law office management, alternative dispute resolution and 43 other areas of law.
Leonard S. Feuer is keenly aware of what it takes to provide a superior level of advocacy for his clients and strives every day to deliver that level ...
Ronald J. Eisenberg is a lawyer practicing contracts, business litigation, civil litigation and 67 other areas of law.
Timothy L. Collins is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant, constitutional law.
Tara Ann Barnes is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation/defense, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Tara received a B.A. degree from Morgan...
Patrick Joseph Madden is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, federal civil litigation, labor and employment and 59 other areas of law. Patrick recei...
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Maryam N'Ha Margo Hadden is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, civil litigation, employment litigation and 7 other areas of law. Maryam received ...
Jeff, a fifth-generation Montanan, grew up in Great Falls. He attended Yale University then the University of Wisconsin Law School where he worked wit...
William G. McCormick is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, banking & finance, bankruptcy & creditors' rights and 17 other areas of law.
Charles C Calenda is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general civil litigation, juvenile delinquency/wayward defense and 8 other areas of law. Ch...
Recipient, Phillip Allen Porta Award for Legal Ethics. Former: Partner, Hughes, Artus and Goodwin; Assistant Attorney General, State of Oklahoma; Memb...
Richard K. Strickland practices at Brown, Readdick, Bumgartner, Carter, Strickland & Watkins, L.L.P.
Mr. Glenn Michael Katon is a lawyer practicing civil liberties, disability discrimination, gay and lesbian rights and 9 other areas of law.
Caryn Siperstein is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation, civil trial and 42 other areas of law. Caryn received a degree from Brooklyn, ...
Erica T. Dubno practices at Fahringer & Dubno Herald Price Fahringer PLLC Read Full Bio
Mark Philip Painter is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business law, civil rights and 10 other areas of law. Mark received a degree from Unive...
John Barry Burgess practices in the area of civil litigation in Tennessee.For over 40 years, the focus of his practice has been litigation, insurance,...
Frank Joseph Torrano is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil appeals, criminal appeals and 6 other areas of law. Frank received a B.A. degree...
Luis Zuriel Angeles is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal law, government and 3 other areas of law. Luis has been licensed for 3 years.
Derrick E George is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 17 other areas of law. Derrick received a B.A. degree from Michigan Sta...
Eric D. Cotton is a lawyer practicing civil liberties, civil rights defense, civil rights and 76 other areas of law.
Christopher Bopst is a lawyer practicing business and commercial, constitutional law, labor and employment and 10 other areas of law. Christopher rece...
Mr. Matthew Howard Lembke is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, commercial law, environmental / natural resources and 6 other areas of law.
Omid John Esmailzadegan is the Managing Shareholder at Omid John, P.A. He has extensive experience handling class action, antitrust, and consumer prot...
Paul Daragjati is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, labor & employment law, administrative law and 5 other areas of law. Paul has been licens...
Mr. Francis Harris McVay is a lawyer practicing father's rights, defendant representation, children's best interests and 20 other areas of law.
Melinda Marie Luthin is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business law, civil rights and 35 other areas of law. Melinda received a B...
Jason served as a judicial clerk for the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa and the Iowa Court of Appeals from 2002 through 2005. During his time at the ...
Peter Ordower has been practicing law since 1980, earning accolades as a Leading American Lawyer in commercial litigation for his exceptional legal sk...
Debra Steinberg Nelson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, family law, constitutional law and 3 other areas of law. Debra received a degree ...
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Mr. John Richard Wylie is a lawyer practicing class actions, securities, antitrust and 3 other areas of law.
Neil Bryan Shouse is a lawyer practicing civil rights, constitutional law, criminal defense and 18 other areas of law. Neil Bryan received a A.B. degr...
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Joseph E. Thaggard is a lawyer practicing criminal law, constitutional law, appellate practice.
What is Constitutional Law?
Constitutional Law is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, constitutional law 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 constitutional law 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, Constitutional Law 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 Constitutional Law 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 4,655 verified constitutional law 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 Alabama.
When do you need a Constitutional Law attorney?
Most people contact a constitutional law 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 constitutional law representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a constitutional law 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 4,655 constitutional law attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Constitutional Law attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a constitutional law lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of constitutional law 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 Constitutional Law lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a constitutional law 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 constitutional law 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 constitutional law 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 constitutional law 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 constitutional law
How quickly can a constitutional law 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 constitutional law 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 constitutional law 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 constitutional law 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 constitutional law 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 constitutional law and the related practice areas?
Constitutional Law 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 constitutional law attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the constitutional law roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Constitutional Law 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
Constitutional Law by State
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