If your rights were violated by police, a government agency, or an institution, you may be entitled to compensation and to real accountability. Our attorneys pursue justice for people harmed by the very systems meant to protect them, and we do it with vigorous, personalized representation built around your circumstances rather than a template.
We know that having your rights violated can be deeply painful and destabilizing. When you or someone you care about is harmed, the effects ripple outward, disrupting your life, your family, and even future generations. Our attorneys approach these sensitive matters with a commitment to centering your story while crafting a strong, effective legal strategy.
We offer compassionate guidance paired with attentive, powerful advocacy, whether at the negotiation table or in the courtroom. We have secured multi-million dollar verdicts in cases involving police misconduct and abuse in custody, and we bring that same trial readiness to every matter we accept.
Examples of Civil Rights Violations
1. Police Brutality
- Excessive or unreasonable force used by law enforcement.
- Use of deadly force when not justified.
- Unlawful shootings, beatings, or use of tasers or restraints.
2. False Arrest or Unlawful Search and Seizure
- Arresting someone without probable cause.
- Conducting a search without a warrant when one is required.
- Prolonged detentions without legal basis.
3. Misconduct in Jails or Prisons
- Failure to provide adequate medical care, including ignoring serious health needs.
- Use of excessive force by correctional staff.
- Inhumane conditions of confinement.
4. Racial Profiling
- Traffic or pedestrian stops initiated because of race or ethnicity rather than conduct.
- Disparate enforcement, searches, or charging decisions.
- Discriminatory treatment by government agencies and public officials.
5. Retaliation for Protected Speech
- Arrest or citation for lawful protest, recording police, or criticizing officials.
- Retaliatory charges filed after a complaint or lawsuit.
- Government action taken to punish or silence advocacy.
6. Disability Rights Violations
- Failure to accommodate a disability in custody, in public facilities, or in public programs.
- Force used against someone in a mental health crisis instead of de-escalation.
- Denial of access to services required under the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act.
7. Section 1983 Claims
- Federal claims against officers, supervisors, and municipalities for constitutional violations.
- Failure to train, failure to supervise, and unconstitutional policy or custom claims.
- Claims for damages plus, in many cases, court-awarded attorney fees.
Colorado and Federal Law That Applies to Your Case
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 is the federal vehicle for suing state and local officials who violate constitutional rights. It reaches individual officers as well as the agencies whose policies, customs, or training failures caused the harm.
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations across a broad set of protected characteristics, and in some respects offers stronger protection than federal law.
The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA) limits certain state-law claims against public entities and imposes a strict written notice requirement, often within 182 days of the injury. Missing that notice deadline can end an otherwise strong state-law claim, which is one of the main reasons to speak with an attorney early.
Why Choose Tyrone Glover Law
- We try cases. Agencies and their insurers behave differently when they know the firm across the table is prepared to put the case in front of a jury.
- We litigate in federal court routinely. Section 1983 practice is federal practice, and our attorneys handle federal district and appellate work as a core part of the job.
- You are not a file number. You will know where your case stands, and your account of what happened stays at the center of the strategy.
If your rights were violated in the workplace rather than by law enforcement, see our Employment Discrimination practice. If you were injured in an accident, our Personal Injury practice may be the better fit.
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