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Holding Leflore County Government Accountable

Police brutality. Wrongful arrest. Jail abuse. When government officials violate your constitutional rights, we fight back—even in small-town Oklahoma.

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Constitutional Rights Apply Everywhere

It doesn't matter if it's Poteau or a big city. The Constitution protects everyone, and we enforce those protections.

Fourth Amendment

Protection against unreasonable searches, seizures, and excessive force by law enforcement.

Fourteenth Amendment

Due process and equal protection under the law—fundamental rights that apply to everyone.

Section 1983 Claims

The federal statute that allows you to sue government officials for constitutional violations.

Civil Rights in Rural Oklahoma

Small-town law enforcement sometimes operates with less oversight. That doesn't mean they're above the law.

Law Enforcement Accountability

We challenge misconduct by Poteau PD, Leflore County Sheriff's Office, and other local agencies in federal court.

Leflore County Jail

Inadequate medical care, unconstitutional conditions, and abuse in custody. We represent families seeking justice.

Eastern District Court

Federal civil rights cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Civil Rights Cases We Handle

  • Police Brutality & Excessive Force

    Beatings, shootings, and violent misconduct by local law enforcement.

  • Wrongful Arrest

    False arrests, fabricated charges, and prosecutions without probable cause.

  • Jail Abuse & Medical Neglect

    Inmate deaths, denial of medical care, and unconstitutional conditions.

  • First Amendment Violations

    Retaliation for protected speech and other free speech violations.

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What We Fight For

Monetary Relief

  • Compensatory damages
  • Emotional distress
  • Punitive damages
  • Attorney's fees

Systemic Change

  • Policy reforms
  • Officer discipline
  • Public accountability
  • Deterrence

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're searching for a civil rights lawyer near you in Poteau or Le Flore 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.
Section 1983 allows individuals to sue government officials who violate constitutional rights while acting 'under color of law.' This is the primary tool for holding police and jail officials accountable.
You can sue Leflore County under a 'Monell' claim if county policies or failure to train caused your injury. We investigate patterns of misconduct to build these claims.
Compensatory damages for injuries and emotional distress, punitive damages in egregious cases, and attorney's fees paid by the defendant if you prevail.
Federal civil rights claims borrow Oklahoma's 2-year statute of limitations. Don't delay—evidence disappears and memories fade.

Your Rights Matter—Even in Small-Town Oklahoma.

Contact us confidentially to discuss your Leflore County civil rights case.

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