Top Rated Texas Civil Rights Lawyers

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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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Rebekah Perlstein grew up in Richardson, Texas and graduated cum laude from Southwestern University with a double major in English and Communication Studies. Following college, Rebekah taught fifth and sixth grade English in Dallas, Texas. Rebekah...

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment and more

Bio: Michelle Simpson Tuegel started her legal career in Central Texas, practicing primarily in the area of criminal defense. During her years in criminal practice, Michelle developed her skills in the courtroom and tried high-profile capital murder ca...

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

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

Bio: When it is important, contact me. I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law. I was elected to the elite status of Fellow in the College of Labor & Employment Law [] and am an elected member of the American Law Institute [] and sit on the Re...

Rating: 9.5

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Former Texas Prosecutor with PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF DISMISSALS. . As the founder of the Law Offices of D. Chris Hesse, Mr. Hesse is a dedicated legal professional who is not afraid to take on tough cases. He has served as a Marine Officer in the p...

Rating: 9.8

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation and more

Bio: The pictures in this section have all occurred during or following: 1. actual law enforcement operations on writs of execution; and 2. actual law enforcement assisted Receivership operations. Over the last twenty years, Andy Korn has personally ob...

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Education, Probate and more

Bio: Mr. Pevsner is a University of Texas Law graduate with severe cerebral palsy who operates a motorized wheelchair by the use of head movements. Due to his quadriplegia, he cannot write but must rely on an interpreter or a specialized computer to do...

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Appeals, Litigation

Bio: I am Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and practice almost exclusively in the area of appellate law, handling civil, criminal, and family law appeals, and habeas corpus applications. I have served o...

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Gossen for my criminal case. I truly appreciated his hard work and dedication throughout the process. He was always available to answer my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. He truly c..."

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: I enjoy helping people with their legal problems. Most of my practice these days involves helping employees fired for the wrong reasons, or not paid their overtime properly. For example, many of my cases involve employees discharged after taking m...

Rating: 10

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Education

Bio: Capitalizing on my 17 years of experience as a teacher and principal in the field of public education, I helped students and their parents navigate the education system and supported teachers and other school district employees in employment matte...

Rating: 9.9

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

Bio: I love to help people with my legal knowledge, skills and experience. I represent clients in federal and state courts to protect my client's rights and liberties. In my life outside the law, I have three beautiful children whom I adore and who hav...

Rating: 8.8

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: I will make sure your voice is heard. I have acted as lead counsel throughout the litigation process, in bench and jury trials, and at arbitration. I am admitted to practice in all Texas state and federal courts and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal...

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Constitutional and more

Bio: Education: Florida State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Management with emphasis on Finance, May 2004 St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D. Law School Honors and Distinctions: St. Mary’s Law Journal, Senior Associate Editor–Twice,...

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Defective and Dangerous Products, Litigation and more

Review: "Bernsen Law Firm represented me in a Federal sex discrimination case. Christine Stetson was extremely knowledgeable of the law and legal procedures as well as case strategy development. Although the case was scheduled for trial, Ms. Stetson and Da..."

Rating: 8.8

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Contracts & Agreements, Class Action and more

Bio: Robert J. Gaudet, Jr. was inspired by the civil rights movement to become a lawyer and work for social justice. He studied theology at Oxford and discovered that the representation of plaintiffs who were injured by other people was consistent with...

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Texas Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Workers Compensation, Appeals and more

Bio: I represent injured workers and health care providers, and I am Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. My practice is focused on litigation, appellate work, and administrative disputes of primarily wor...

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