Carbondale, IL Civil Rights Lawyer

Fighting Against Civil Rights Injustices for Clients Since 1978

Under the U.S. Constitution, you have been granted many civil rights. Among these is freedom from discrimination based on certain protected characteristics, such as your race, national origin, color, sex, religion, and more. Other Constitutional rights protect you from unlawful search and seizure and give you the right to free speech, the freedom to assemble, and to voice your grievances. When your civil rights have been violated, you have the right to sue the individuals or organizations who have violated federal law. 

At Darrell Dunham, Attorney at Law, you will find a civil rights attorney who zealously protects and defends your rights when they have been violated or abused, whether by an employer, a policeman, a school, a landlord, or someone else. His firm is dedicated to this area that allows you to bring a legal claim against a state or local official under a Section 1983 civil rights lawsuit, whether pursued in state or federal court. With more than 40 years in practice in this field as an advocate and litigator, you can have confidence that your case will be handled in the most professional and proficient manner.

Get the help you need by contacting our Carbondale, IL civil rights attorney at Darrell Dunham, Attorney at Law to discuss your case in a free initial consultation. Reach us at (618) 836-4474. We serve clients in Carbondale, Franklin, Salem County, Williamson County, and Jackson County.

Civil Rights Cases We Handle

Our firm handles civil rights violations and injustices, such as the following:

• Police misconduct in which you have suffered brutality or excessive force
• Entrapment by law enforcement in a criminal case
• Unlawful search and seizure by law enforcement
• Misconduct by prison officials while being held in custody or incarcerated
• Arrests and charges made without probable cause
• Being passed up for a job or promotion because of your race or gender
• Being harassed in the workplace by coworkers or management due to your family origin, accent, sex, or sexual orientation
• Being paid less for the same position as male employees at work because you are a woman or a disabled veteran
• Being denied housing because you are Black, Hispanic, Asian, gay, or have a disability 

Through a legal claim in court against those who have violated your rights, you may be able to obtain monetary damages or a court injunction that forces the defendants to cease their misconduct. 

A 1983 civil rights lawsuit is based on the concept that the perpetrator acted “under color of law.” Under color of law means that they acted as if they were authorized by the state to do so. Law enforcement and prison guards fall into the category of acting under the color of state law. When they violate the law while appearing to be acting for the state, they can be sued for a civil rights violation. For example, when a police officer flashes his badge at you while illegally searching your home or car, he may be guilty of a civil rights violation. 

Under Section 1983 civil rights claims, you can sue:

• Policemen
• Sheriffs and their deputies
• Prison guards
• Prison wardens
• Police chiefs
• Employers 

At Darrell Dunham, Attorney at Law, we are here to uphold your rights and help you seek justice when you have suffered injustices based on civil rights violations. Let our attorney hear your story and give you the advice and guidance you need in navigating the courts for a civil remedy. 

Contact our firm online or at (618) 836-4474 today.