We Hold Them Accountable

Relentless Pursuit Of Justice For Civil Rights Violations In Chicago And Northern Illinois

It can happen to you. It can happen to your son or daughter. It can happen to your mother or father, a neighbor or a friend. No matter whose civil rights are violated, the damage is far-reaching. It harms not only the victim, but the rest of society when the people who are sworn to protect and serve us fail in their duty or inflict violence on any citizen.

Law enforcement officers and agencies rely on intimidation to get away with violations of civil rights. Our skilled and experienced civil rights attorney at Christopher Smith Trial Group is not intimidated by government officials, police departments, corrections officers or others who abuse rights. We take the fight to them throughout Chicago, Cook County and northern Illinois.

We Hold The Police And Prisons Accountable

We hold police officers accountable for the damage they do, whether it happens in the city or in the suburbs. With our civil rights attorney on your side, you can effectively fight back against official wrongdoing:

  • Law enforcement officer misconduct: Unnecessary and excessive force, unjustified shootings, coerced confessions, bogus arrests or other violations of your rights
  • Prisoner abuse: Violation of prisoners’ and suspects’ rights in cases of assaults, sexual assaults, wrongful death, denial of health care and unacceptable jail and prison conditions
  • Excessive force: Unwarranted or vindictive use of force, including lethal force resulting in serious injury or death
  • False arrest: Trumped-up charges, personal vendettas and malicious prosecution
  • False imprisonment: Unlawful detention by police or security guards, including illegal restraints and warrantless searches

Our renowned Chicago civil rights attorney, Christopher R. Smith, knows that when the police have used force or otherwise trampled over your rights, intimidation can be a factor. After all, they have the power of the city, county, state or federal government behind them. Fortunately, we have the U.S. Constitution and jury system behind us.

A Civil Rights Attorney Who Gets Results

At Christopher Smith Trial Group, our team has a relentless approach to the pursuit of justice, whether it is in investigations, negotiations or in litigation.

Our record of results speaks for itself:

  • A settlement of $5 million police shooting and wrongful death claim.
  • A jury verdict of $7.9 million for a client falsely arrested and detained after she tried to help a police officer.
  • A jury award of $4.6 million to our clients, the family of a man who died in Cook County Jail because he did not receive the medical attention he needed.
  • A jury award of $3.5 million in a police choking and wrongful death claim.
  • A settlement of $3.5 million for wrongful conviction
  • More than 100 settlements and jury awards for clients in false arrests, excessive force, malicious prosecution and wrongful detention cases.

We also represent clients who want to appeal a civil or criminal verdict.

Call Us Today For A Fighting Chance At Justice

We are ready to help you. Call 312-432-0400 to schedule an appointment or use our online contact form.