Civil Rights Attorneys
Our Experienced Lawyers Level Out The Playing Field
Our civil rights lawyers at The Madrid Law Firm are involved in pursuing the rights of victims of police misconduct, which includes the use of excessive force, wrongful arrest and prosecutions,, false imprisonment, and the wrongful use of dogs, Tasers or batons in subduing or arresting an individual.
Our Successes
Here are some cases that we have successfully recovered compensation for our clients:
Bad Cop Held Accountable
Client and his brother were shopping at a store when he was assaulted and battered by an unknown party and his girlfriend. The store clerk called the police. The Police arrived and erroneously assumed that Client was the assailant instead of the victim. A Police Officer rushed and accosted client in a threatening and menacing manner. The officer got into Client’s face, vociferously yelled at him and pointed his finger into his face attempting to provoke Client into a fight so as to arrest him. Client pleaded with officer, “Stop Harassing Me.” Officer retorted, “You Haven’t Seen Harassment Yet!” The officer then handcuffed and detained Client until he realized that Client was the victim and not the assailant. He then released client.
Client retained the Madrid Law Firm. The Madrid Law Firm filed a lawsuit against the City, police department and individual officers alleging State and Federal Constitutional and excessive force violations. Upon service of the lawsuit, the City contacted the Madrid Law Firm and settled the case. No One is Above The Law.
Most recently, clients were involved in a road rage incident with an off-duty police officer. The off-duty officer shot the driver three times, one passenger 4 times, and then wrongfully caused their arrest by claiming that he had been the victim. The Madrid Law Firm was retained on the criminal case. After several meeting with the District Attorney, the criminal case was not filed. Team Madrid filed a federal civil rights case followed against the off-duty officer, his police department and City.
Result: Case Settled.
Client was arrested for a DUI with a blood alcohol of .17, .18. The police officer falsely stated in his report the client’s driving pattern and the basis for the stop. Team Madrid filed a suppression motion and criminal case dismissed. Team Madrid filed a federal civil rights action against the police officer, his department and City.
Result: Case settled.
Client and his wife, along with another couple were wrongfully accused of child molestation. After a grueling 6 week preliminary hearing, wherein it was established that accusations were bogus and ensuing arrests were unlawful, the case was dismissed. Team Madrid filed a civil rights lawsuit. After 3 trials, 2 trips to the Court of Appeals and one trip to the California Supreme Court, the case ultimately settled.
Result: 7 Figure Settlement plus a published decision that set forth the measure of damages in a federal civil rights case filed in state court.
Client, a disabled person with a service dog, was wrongfully ejected from a mall by security guards because they claimed she was not blind and not entitled to have a service dog. Team Madrid filed a federal lawsuit against the mall and security company alleging American with Disability Act violations.
Result: Case settled. As part of the settlement, the security company, a national company, was ordered to provide training to all of their employees across the country on the Americans with Disability Act.
Client, a restaurant owner, was wrongfully accused of running a brothel and drug lab at her restaurant. Officer descended on her place without a warrant. Despite client’s protests and demands to see a search warrant, Officer forced disabled owner to ascend stairway to her second floor, which aggravated a pre-existing injury. Officer proceeded to search the residence and found nothing but empty storage rooms. Team Madrid filed federal civil rights lawsuit against officer, his department and City.
Result: Case settled.
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“You always made sure I was protected and secure.”
It is unfortunate that we had to meet under the circumstances that we did, however, I am very privileged to have met you and your daughter, Erica Madrid. During the time you were my attorney, you and your daughter always treated me with the most respect. You ALWAYS listened and paid attention to all the details of my case. The matter in which you treated me and my case is just amazingly great, I felt as if I was the most important client you had. You always made sure I was protected and secure. These past three months have been the longest three months of my life. I just could not move on with my life, it was as if my life was put on hold! Every court appointment that we had, you ALWAYS represented me with the most professionalism, which says a lot of your law firm. My preliminary hearing date came up and I was very nervous, scared, and I just was not myself. The entire preliminary hearing was very intense, however, I always felt so confident in my attorney representing me. After a long hour and a half, it came time for the judge to make a decision, and when the judge said "case dismissed," I could not hold back the tears and the emotions going through my mind and body, I felt so much joy! Right away, I was thanking The Lord for the blessing of continuing on with my life. I was able to breathe without feeling afraid. There are no words to express to you and your team how thankful I am for all the hard work that was put in into my case. Thank you for fighting for me, my life, and my family! God Bless you, your family, and your law firm. May you continue to service others like the way you and your law firm did for me.- S.P. -
“I was always treated professionally at all times by both lawyers and their staff.”
I was arrested for domestic violence even though I was 100% innocent. I hired the Madrid Law Firm. They immediately assisted my family in securing my release from jail. I was always treated professionally at all times by both lawyers and their staff. My case went to trial. Ms. Erica L. Madrid was my trial lawyer. God sent me an Angel. She never gave up on me. The jury returned a Not Guilty verdict. Thank you Erica for being my Guardian Angel!!- R.L. -
“Thank you for all your hard work and fighting attitude- they made a difference.”
Mr. Madrid Wow… what an amazing outcome! Thank you for all your hard work and fighting attitude- they made a difference. I was telling my younger sister, the reasons why we had such a victory. It was because we made all the right decisions throughout the case. First, and foremost, we made the right decision in choosing the Madrid Law Firm to represent our brother. The end result was unbelievable. We will definitely keep the Madrid Law Firm in mind if anyone wants a Criminal Attorney referral. Again, our family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts! Sincerely, H.K.- H.K. -
“She is passionate, dedicated, professional and very thorough. She responded to all my calls/emails/texts and explained everything to me in the language that I can understand.”
Excellent Work on my behalf. Unfortunately I found myself in a tough legal matter but Erica made the best of my situation. My Charges were significantly reduced with her assistance and I only had to visit the courthouse once. She is passionate, dedicated, professional and very thorough. She responded to all my calls/emails/texts and explained everything to me in the language that I can understand. I am glad to recommend her services. This is what I would consider the money well spent.- C.B.
