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Protecting Civil Rights in Carter County

We hold government officials accountable. Fighting for justice in cases of police misconduct, false arrest, and jail neglect.

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Defending the Constitution

Your rights don't end at the county line. We challenge abuses of power in Southern Oklahoma.

Jail Conditions

Representing inmates in Carter County Jail who are subjected to inhumane conditions or denied healthcare.

Roadside Searches

Challenging aggressive interdiction stops on I-35 where police seize cash or property without arrests.

Use of Force

Holding officers accountable for brutality, unwarranted tasing, or K9 deployment on compliant citizens.

Know Your Rights

The Constitution protects you, even on a rural highway.

Medical Indifference

Jail staff cannot ignore serious medical needs. We litigate cases involving untreated chronic conditions, withdrawal, and injuries.

False Arrest

You cannot be arrested without probable cause. We fight back against arrests made for intimidation or without evidence.

Asset Forfeiture

If police seized your cash on I-35 without charging you with a crime, we fight to get your property back.

Civil Rights Cases We Handle

Aggressive defense against government overreach.

  • In-Custody Deaths

    Justice for families of those who died in the Carter County Jail.

  • Police Brutality

    Unjustified violence by Ardmore PD or deputies.

  • Malicious Prosecution

    When charges are filed without cause to harass you.

  • Due Process Violations

    Denied hearings or access to counsel.

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Ardmore Civil Rights

Legal Remedies

Financial Compensation

  • Medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost wages
  • Punitive damages

Systemic Change

  • Policy updates
  • Improved jail standards
  • Officer retraining
  • Public admission of wrongdoing

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're searching for a civil rights lawyer near you in Ardmore or Carter County, look for an attorney with federal court experience and a track record of holding government officials accountable. Addison Law Firm handles Section 1983 cases throughout Oklahoma.
If officers used unreasonable force, your constitutional rights were violated. We investigate bodycam footage and witness statements to hold them accountable.
Inmates have a right to necessary medical care. Denying medication or ignoring serious conditions is unconstitutional. We intervene in jail neglect cases.
Not without probable cause or your consent. Interdiction stops are common on I-35, but we challenge illegal searches and the seizure of cash or property.
You have a right to a prompt probable cause hearing. Extended detention without judicial review violates due process. We fight illegal detention.

Rights Violated?

We aren't afraid to take on the system. Call today.

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