Top Rated Berkeley, CA Civil Rights Lawyers

146 civil rights lawyers serve Berkeley, CA. Compare the best based on 117+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Alameda County are listed below.

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Berkeley Has 146 Civil Rights Attorneys with 117 Reviews

Law Office of Laurence O. Masson
2625 Alcatraz Avenue, Suite 206, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment & Labor

Review: "I worked with Larry on a case that spanned a year, and would highly recommend him. He is one of those rare attorneys who are honest and upfront on what could and couldn't be done in a unique case like mine. He's extremely creative and passionate a..."

Rating: 8.4

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Michael Yamamoto LLP
1400 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 12-412, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Litigation, Business and more

Review: "Greg's cease and desist letter, and his clear and firm communication with my opponent, brought a swift end to my defamation dispute! I'm so relieved that I didn't have to take my opponent to court for a lengthy and stressful battle. I *highly* rec..."

Rating: 9.3

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Civil Rights Lawyers in Berkeley, CA

Civil rights attorneys protect individuals’ constitutional and statutory rights against discrimination, police misconduct, or government overreach. They investigate violations, file lawsuits or administrative complaints, seek injunctive relief or damages, represent plaintiffs in class actions, and work to enforce equal treatment under law and institutional reform.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE
1832 Second Street, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Immigration, Appeals and more

Bio: Founding director and attorney at Social Justice Collaborative, a nonprofit immigration and criminal defense legal services organization in Oakland.

Rating: 10

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University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
433 Law Building North Addition, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Constitutional, Government

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1569 Solano Ave, No 157, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Rights

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Michael Yamamoto LLP
1400 Shattuck Ave., #412, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Business and more

Review: "I contacted this law firm through a referral after a wrongful dismissal. Dorothy was personable, caring, thorough, and patient. No matter how many times I phoned her, she always listened, she was never rushed, explained everything very well, and n..."

Rating: 6.7

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1122 Besito Ave, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

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1716 Milvia St., Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Government, Litigation and more

Rating: 7.8

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Disability Rights California
3075 Adeline St Ste 205, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

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East Bay Community Law Center
2921 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Immigration, Civil Rights

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1229 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

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2229 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Real Estate

Rating: 6.5

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U.C. Berkeley, School Of Law, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Appeals, Litigation and more

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Disability Rights California
3075 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Litigation, Class Action and more

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Uc Berkeley School of Law
435 North Addition, Mc 7200, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, International Law

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Disability Rights Advocates
2001 Center St # 3, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Government, Public Finance and Tax Exempt Finance, Civil Rights and more

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Uc Berkeley School of Law
327 North Addition, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Entertainment, Civil Rights, Constitutional

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2625 Alcatraz Ave Pmb 366, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Civil Rights, Intellectual Property and more

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928 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Civil Rights

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The Impact Fund
2080 Addison St Ste 5, Berkeley, CA

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Employment and Labor, Class Action and more

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Which Civil Rights lawyers have been licensed the longest in Berkeley, CA?

Robert Griggs Schock 60 years licensed
John Martin Rea 56 years licensed
Laurence Oliver Masson 53 years licensed
John Leonard Burris 51 years licensed
Panos Lagos 51 years licensed
Joseph Dennis Ryan 51 years licensed
Bill Lann Lee 51 years licensed
Wendell H. Goddard 50 years licensed
Barbara Jean Parker 49 years licensed
John Randall Andrada 49 years licensed

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Which Berkeley, CA Civil Rights lawyers are newest to the area?

Micah J. Clatterbaugh 8 years licensed
Ryan Paul Knutson 9 years licensed
Dorothy Chen Yamamoto 10 years licensed
Mindy M. Phillips 10 years licensed
Ginger Lee Grimes 10 years licensed
Gregory Richard Michael 10 years licensed
Julie Yin Zong 10 years licensed
Tiffany Lee Hickey 10 years licensed
James Allen Cook 11 years licensed
Amanda Michelle Karl 11 years licensed

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Berkeley, CA Civil Rights Lawyers

Berkeley Has 146 Civil Rights Attorneys with 117 Reviews

Laurence Oliver Masson