Civil Rights & Police Misconduct Litigation
Former Police Officer. Now Holding Bad Cops Accountable.
I wore a badge for 14 years. I know the policies, the training, and the laws that govern police conduct. I also know when officers cross the line. If your rights have been violated, I will fight for you.
Why Hire A Former Police Officer For Your Civil Rights Case?
Most civil rights attorneys have never been behind a badge. I have. I was a police officer in Birmingham for 14 years. I know how officers are trained. I know the use of force policies. I know what’s legal – and what’s not.
That insider knowledge gives me a powerful advantage when fighting police misconduct. I can spot violations that other attorneys might miss. I know where officers cut corners. And I know how to prove it in court.
14 Years of Law Enforcement Experience
What Is Police Misconduct?
Police misconduct occurs when law enforcement officers violate an individual’s constitutional or civil rights. Federal law protects individuals against:
Excessive force (police brutality)
False arrest
Unlawful stops, searches, or seizures
Discriminatory harassment
Failure to Provide Medical Care While in Custody
Retaliation for Exercising Constitutional Rights
In-Custody Deaths
Jail & Prisoner Civil Rights Violations
Section 1983 Claims
By definition, excessive force, or police brutality, refers to situations where government officials legally entitled to use force use more than is necessary to diffuse an incident or protect themselves or others from harm.
Civil Rights Cases I Handle In Birmingham, AL
Excessive Force / Police Brutality
False Arrest
Unlawful Search & Seizure
Malicious Prosecution
Discriminatory Policing
Coercive sexual conduct
Retaliation for exercising rights
Failure to intervene
Malicious prosecution
Birmingham Police Brutality Lawyer
Excessive force includes beatings, improper use of tasers, chokeholds, wrongful shootings, and other physical violence beyond what is reasonably necessary.
I know the use of force continuum. I know what officers are taught. I know when they’ve stepped outside their training. If an officer used more force than necessary, I will hold them and their department accountable.
Former Police Officer – I Know The Use of Force Continuum
False Arrest Attorney Birmingham, AL
Police cannot arrest you without probable cause. If you were handcuffed, jailed, or charged without legal justification, you may have a false arrest claim.
I will review your case to determine if the officer had a legal basis to arrest you. If not, I will fight for compensation for the humiliation, lost time, and damage to your reputation.
Unlawful Search & Seizure Lawyer
The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. Police generally need a warrant or probable cause to search your home, car, or person.
If police searched you illegally, any evidence they found may be suppressed – and you may have a civil rights claim for damages.
Discriminatory Policing & Racial Profiling Attorney
The Constitution protects individuals from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or disability. When police target people because of who they are – not what they’ve done – that’s illegal.
I handle cases involving racial profiling, discriminatory stops, and unequal enforcement of the law.
What Is A Section 1983 Claim?
42 U.S.C. § 1983 is the federal law that allows individuals to sue government officials – including police officers – for violating their constitutional rights.
If a police officer violated your rights, I can file a Section 1983 claim against the officer personally and sometimes against the police department or city. Successful claims can result in compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and attorney fees.
What Makes Me Different
Faith-Driven & 24/7:
“I serve Jesus Christ first. That means honesty, integrity, and fighting for what’s right – no matter how powerful the other side is.”
Former Police Officer:
“I know how cops think. I know their training. I know where they lie on reports. That insider knowledge is your weapon.”
Fighting For Justice:
“I spent 14 years serving the public. Now I serve the public by holding bad officers accountable. This isn’t just a job to me.”
Were Your Rights Violated By Police In Birmingham? Here's What To Do.
Get medical attention if you were injured.
Document everything. Photos of injuries, badge numbers, witness names.
Do not resist or argue at the scene – stay safe, fight later.
Do not talk to internal affairs without an attorney.
Call me immediately. 205.360.0800 – I answer 24/7.
There are strict deadlines for filing civil rights claims. The sooner you call me, the sooner I can protect your rights.
Did Birmingham Police Violate Your Rights? Call Now.
I’ve worn the badge. Now I fight for the people. If a police officer crossed the line, I will hold them accountable.
