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755 lawyers specializing in Civil Rights are available in the Chicago, IL area.

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  • Louis Joseph Meyer

    Meyer & Kiss, LLC
    53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 856, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 34 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    We handle police misconduct, excessive force, false arrest and more. We fight for you

    Practice area
    70% Civil rights, 20% Personal injury, 10% Criminal defense

    Cost
    Free Consultation
    Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    60 minutesContingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 33%-40%

    License
    IL, Active since 2006

  • Martin Samuel Lascola

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    Chicago Office - James Goldberg Law ("Of Counsel")
    200 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 184 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    My team fights hard - police abuse/malicious prosecution - we’ll help you win!! 20+ years experience
  • Josh Michael Friedman

    53 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1028, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 36 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Have you been fired? You can fire back with the Law Offices of Josh Friedman. I help employees!
  • Saani Mohammed

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    MohammedLaw
    73 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 103, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 21 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    If you need results, Saani is the right lawyer for you.
  • Jon Forrest Erickson

    Erickson & Oppenheimer
    223 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 200, Chicago, IL
    4.5 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
         Jon F. Erickson has been a successful lead trial attorney in some of Chicago’s most challenging courtrooms for the past 24 years. As an author, litigator and advisor, Jon F. Erickson has developed an expertise in criminal defense and civil ri...
  • Douglas B. Harper

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    The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper
    Two Prudential Plaza, 180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    We handle serious injury and illegal incarceration by police, prisons, and jails in/near Chicago

    Practice area
    20% Civil rights, 35% Appeals, 25% Criminal defense, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    15 minutes

    License
    IL, Active since 1988

  • Nenye Uche

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    Uche Litigation
    314 N Loomis St, #G2, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 101 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    A former prosecutor & successful Chicago area Personal Injury and Criminal Defense attorney. FREE CONSULTATION!
  • Michael S. Baird

    Stotis & Baird Chartered
    200 West Jackson Suite 1050, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.9  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I am an attorney and I worked with Mike Baird.He is one of the smartest attorneys I've ever met.Mike has the uncanny ability to simplify the most complex issues.As a trial attorney,Michael is able to relate to the jur...
  • J. Nicolas Albukerk

    1450 W. Randolph St., Suite 2, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Nick Albukerk is the founder and principal attorney of Albukerk & Associates. He leads our firm in representing clients who struggle with a wide range of litigation and trial matters throughout Chicagoland. His confidence and effectiveness in the ...
  • D'Anthony V. Thedford

    Law Office of Tony Thedford, P.C.
    53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 452, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I had a criminal case in the U S Federal court looking at major time being served in a Federal prison. My lawyer Attorney Tony Thedford with his supreme knowledge was able to get my sentencing reduced to probation. Tony&#...
  • Michael D. Cheronis

    Law Office of Michael D. Cheronis
    2502 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 113 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.8  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Facing the reality of a criminal prosecution is frightening. Having the right lawyer makes all the difference. Simply put, Michael Cheronis is the right lawyer. As a former Chicago felony prosecutor and a seasoned defense attorney, Mr. Cheronis po...
  • Christopher Vincent Langone

    Langone Law
    17 N. Wabash, Ste. 500, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Christopher Langone has over 25 years experience in employment law. In addition he is a committed consumer advocate, zealous criminal defense lawyer, and Adjunct Professor at Oakton Community College.  FREE CONSULTATION if you mention you were ref...
  • Thomas Joseph Hyland

    Hyland Law Office
    20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 3710, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.8  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Former Cook County Prosecutor who will work tirelessly on your behalf.
  • Leah E. Selinger

    The Selinger Law Firm
    3216 S. Princeton, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.3  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “For the size of the fee that I paid, the service I got was better than I hope for. I could tell that she genuinely cared about my case and wanted to help me. She always gave me enough information so that I could make goo...
  • Robert Don Fink

    Robert D. Fink Attoreny at Law
    5722 N Winthop, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.9  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Mr. Fink only represents individuals in personal injury, wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters, and civil rights cases. He has secured judgments, settlements and awards in well in excess of 6 million dollars on behalf of his injured clien...
  • Ian Barney

    Barney & Hourihane, LLP
    53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1215, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Ian M. Barney is a founding partner of Barney & Hourihane, LLP and is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Illinois. He has successfully represented clients both at trial and on appeal and has extensive experience representing individu...
  • Jeanette Sharell Samuels

    Samuels & Associates, Ltd.
    53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 831, Chicago, IL
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    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    Jeanette “Sam” Samuels has a proven track record of fighting for justice.  A distinguished trial attorney, Sam has achieved a remarkable degree of success in state and federal courtrooms throughout the midwest. As a first year associate, Sam was ...
  • Benjamin Phillip Kailin

    FirmEquity
    444 North Wabash, Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 32 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.7  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998, with a B.A. in Sociology, (with high honors in the major); Behavioral Science and Law, (with honors in the major); and a Certificate in Integrated Liberal Studies. After graduating f...
  • Sara A. Garber

    Thedford Garber Law
    53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 638, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.
  • James Constantine Vlahakis

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    Vlahakis Law
    20 N. Clark Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL
    5.0 stars 22 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.3  
    Civil rights Lawyer Licensed
    We will represent you if you have been wrongfully arrested or physically abused by law enforcement officials.

    Practice area
    5% Civil rights, 30% Consumer protection, 25% Wrongful termination, and more.

    Cost
    Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 33%-50%

    License
    IL, Active since 1995

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Superior Court, Office of the Presiding Judge Ste. 131, 1500 Maybrook Drive
Maywood, IL 60153
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Third Municipal District
Superior Court, 2121 Euclid Avenue Office of the Presiding Judge - Suite 205L
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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Sixth Municipal District
Superior Court, 16501 South Kedzie Parkway
Markham, IL 60428
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