Alabama Police Misconduct and Excessive Force Lawyer 

Montgomery attorney protects civil rights across Alabama

If you believe you were mistreated during an encounter with police or other law enforcement personnel, you may be able to bring a civil rights claim. At McGuire & Associates in Montgomery, our Alabama police misconduct and excessive force lawyer can assess whether you have a viable case and can help you pursue money damages from the officer and agency involved. 

Common types of police misconduct seen in Montgomery

Mistreatment may be experienced at the hands of the Montgomery Police Department, which patrols within the city, or the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, which is responsible for county-wide enforcement. Mistreatment can take any of these forms:

  • Excessive force
  • Police brutality
  • Unlawful detainment
  • False arrest
  • Racial profiling

No matter what department or agency was responsible, our Montgomery constitutional rights lawyer is here to help ensure that justice is served.  

Excessive force cases involving Alabama law enforcement

Police might use more force than is reasonably necessary to control a situation. Individuals are protected from the use of excessive force and brutality under the Fourth and Fourteenth amendments to the Constitution. Excessive force could include beatings, chokeholds, taser and tear gas misuse, unnecessary restraint and weapon-related injuries. We investigate reports, body camera footage, witness statements and any other available evidence to build a case of liability.  

Illegal searches, seizures and wrongful arrests in Montgomery

Unlawful stops, illegal searches and seizures and arrests without proper evidence are constitutional rights violations. If you were subjected to such police misconduct, we will work to build a claim that there was no legal justification for such actions and that they caused you harm. We have successfully recovered damages against police agencies in numerous cases. 

How Montgomery police misconduct lawyers build strong civil rights cases  

Proving excessive force and misconduct against law enforcement requires in-depth knowledge of civil rights laws and of police agency protocols and training. In investigating your claim, our attorney will review department policies, examine internal affairs records, interview witnesses, secure body cam footage and engage use-of-force and criminal justice experts. We will pursue compensation for you and, where appropriate, will take steps to help prevent similar behavior by law enforcement in the future.   

Recovering damages for injuries resulting from police misconduct 

If you sustain physical injuries, psychological trauma or property damage due to misconduct by officers or deputies, you can pursue damages that may include any of the following:

  • Medical bills
  • Loss of income
  • Lost future earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Lost or damaged property
  • Punitive damages 

Medical documentation, photographs of injuries and evaluations by physical and mental health experts are among the evidence that we will assemble to support your claim for damages.  

Contact a Montgomery law firm that files sound police misconduct claims  

At McGuire & Associates in Montgomery, we advocate for victims of police misconduct and excessive force in Alabama, helping them to obtain legal remedies for violations of their civil rights. Call our law firm at 334-781-6091 or contact us online to arrange a meeting with an attorney.