Civil Rights Lawyers Representing Victims of Police Misconduct and Government Abuse
Holding police and public entities accountable for misconduct, excessive force, and wrongful shootings across LA and Chicago. 80+ jury trials.
Recovered for Our Clients
Every case built for trial, not for a quick settlement.
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Navigating Civil Rights: A Comprehensive Overview
At The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj, we specialize in various civil rights cases, leveraging our expertise to advocate for individuals whose rights have been infringed upon. We understand the significance of preserving and defending these fundamental rights, and we are dedicated to navigating the complexities of civil rights law on behalf of our clients.
When the Government Crosses the Line
Your rights are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution — and when police, jailers, or government officials violate them, federal civil rights law lets you hold them accountable. These cases are not ordinary personal injury claims. They turn on constitutional law, qualified immunity, and the ability to try a case against a government defendant and win.
We represent people harmed by excessive and deadly force, false arrest and unlawful detention, malicious prosecution and fabricated evidence, illegal searches, First Amendment retaliation, and deliberate indifference to serious medical needs in jail. If a badge or a government office was used to hurt you, you may have a claim.
Civil Rights Practice Areas
How We Build a Civil Rights Case
Government defendants have taxpayer-funded lawyers and every reason to bury the truth. We move first to preserve it — securing body-camera and surveillance footage before it disappears, locating witnesses, and bringing in use-of-force, forensic, and police-practices experts to prove what actually happened.
Because we prepare every case for trial from day one, the city and its insurers know we are not there to accept a quiet payout. That posture is how a case becomes a $22.6M verdict against the City of Los Angeles instead of a file that quietly settles for pennies.
Results that speak to what's possible
Verdict against the City of Los Angeles for a man struck on the head by a falling metal object, resulting in TBI and trauma-induced dementia.
Settlement for the wrongful killing of a homeless man who suffocated to death when police knelt on his body during an arrest.
Verdict for the death of a child killed when the car his mother was driving was struck from behind by a police cruiser at high speed.
These results came from cases where we refused to accept the first number. We built the case, assembled the experts, and made clear we were prepared to go the distance. Insurance companies track which attorneys actually try cases. We are on that list.
Trial Lawyers the Government Takes Seriously
Most firms settle. We try cases — 80+ jury and bench trials to verdict in federal, state, and military courts, from a veteran-led trial team. Opposing counsel and their insurers know the difference between a firm that files a complaint and one that is ready to put the misconduct in front of twelve jurors.
You pay nothing unless we win, and we handle civil rights cases in both Los Angeles and Chicago. If your rights were violated, tell us what happened — the consultation is free.