Top Rated Independence, MO Civil Rights Lawyers

54 civil rights lawyers serve Independence, MO. Compare the best based on 107+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Jackson County are listed below.

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Independence Has 54 Civil Rights Attorneys with 107 Reviews

110 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Review: "Have used Bill for years, he listens, fees are reasonable, he isnt shady or money hungry, actually cares about his clients, especially his long term clients. Always answers unless hes in court and never to busy for your questions or concerns."

Rating: 6.7

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Ingersoll Law Office
201 N. Spring Street, Independence, MO

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury

Review: "Christina was exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable, and approached my case with both professionalism and compassion. She took the time to clearly explain the strategy, making sure I understood every step and felt confident moving forward. I..."

Rating: 6.7

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Civil Rights Lawyers in Independence, MO

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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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more

Review: "Very knowledgeable, super friendly! Very very helpful! Even my case does not entirely fall into Mr. Kurtz's scope, but Mr. Kurtz was willing to help me and guide me through the maze. He was honest to let me know what he knows and what he is not su..."

Rating: 10

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, DUI & DWI, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: -- Seeking Justice for Criminal Defendants and Injury Victims -- "If you've been charged with a serious crime, including DWI, and are okay hiring a cheap lawyer to walk into court, get a recommendation from the prosecutor, and plead you guilty - w...

Rating: 10

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor

Bio: I was born and raised in Leominster, Massachusetts. Leominster is diverse working class city of about 45,000 people in North Central Massachusetts 40 miles west of Boston. I always wanted to be a lawyer though I have no relatives in the profession...

Rating: 9.3

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Appeals, Litigation and more

Bio: At Bonuchi Law, we handle appeals for trial lawyers and their clients. Our cases usually involve business or contract disputes, fiduciary and professional liability, personal injury, products liability, employment, and class or mass actions. In se...

Rating: 9.1

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury, General Practice and more

Bio: For several years I worked in insurance defense, defending the insurance companies in personal injury, employment, and worker's compensation matters. I grew tired of seeing people with legitimate claims being nickled and dimed to protect a company...

Rating: 6.7

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 63 years

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Environmental and Natural Resources, Antitrust and Trade Law and more

Review: "Jerome was very professional, responsive, and got results!! If he took care of my veteran, he will take care of your veteran. "

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Litigation, Personal Injury

Review: "This guy really knows his stuff. Very professional. He has always been there when I've needed him."

Rating: 6.8

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Bankruptcy and Debt, Antitrust and Trade Law and more

Review: "Attorney Paul Pautler defended me in a case brought by a former employer. Paul was smart, timely & had my best interests at heart. He ensured I got the resolution I needed. You cannot do better than Paul Pautler if you need an employment law at..."

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Consumer Protection

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Discrimination and more

Review: "Rebecca was the best Attorney , her knowledge in the area of sexual abuse is vast and far reaching. She has the expertise and the determination to represent her clients and reach the best outcome for justice. I would recommend her many times over."

Rating: 6.8

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 98 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more

Rating: 7.1

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, General Practice

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 59 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Lawsuits & Disputes

Rating: 6.6

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Civil Rights Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and more

Bio: For more than a decade, Tom has been fighting for people in their discrimination, harassment and personal injury cases. The son of a former Federal judge, Tom began his career in law twenty years ago working as an investigator for one of the count...

Rating: 7.0

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Which Civil Rights lawyers have been licensed the longest in Independence, MO?

Douglas L. Carter 98 years licensed
Jerome Thomas Wolf 63 years licensed
Jeffrey Bruce Berman 59 years licensed
James H. Ensz 53 years licensed
Fred L. Slough 51 years licensed
John Wray Kurtz 49 years licensed
Suzanne Loseke Meyers 46 years licensed
Hal D. Meltzer 46 years licensed
Mark Perrin Johnson 45 years licensed
Charles F. Jensen 42 years licensed

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Which Independence, MO Civil Rights lawyers are newest to the area?

Sarah Jessica Duggan 4 years licensed
Jacob Daniel Miller 6 years licensed
Taylor Peck Foye 7 years licensed
Jessica Marie McDowell 9 years licensed
Geoffrey Louis Lydick 10 years licensed
Whitney L. Fay 10 years licensed
Ariel Samira Tazkargy 11 years licensed
Christopher Michael Napolitano 13 years licensed
Kathleen Elizabeth Mannion 14 years licensed
Daniel Robert Luppino 14 years licensed

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Independence, MO Civil Rights Lawyers

Independence Has 54 Civil Rights Attorneys with 107 Reviews

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