Fighting for those whose constitutional rights have been violated by government institutions.
When the government violates your constitutional rights — or the rights of a loved one — you need an attorney who will take on powerful institutions without flinching. Colton Richardson has recovered $4 million for civil rights victims in Oklahoma and fights these cases with the same intensity he brings to every case.
Civil rights cases in Tulsa may involve the Tulsa County Jail, David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center, Tulsa Police Department, or other government entities. These cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa) or Tulsa County District Court depending on the claims.
Civil rights violations — including the denial of medical care to inmates, excessive force by law enforcement, and unconstitutional conditions of confinement — are among the most serious wrongs the legal system can address. Colton Richardson has secured multi-million dollar recoveries for civil rights victims in Oklahoma and is one of the few personal injury attorneys in the state who actively pursues these cases.
Preserve any evidence of the violation — medical records, photographs of injuries, witness names, and any written communications.
In many civil rights cases involving prisons or jails, you must exhaust administrative remedies before filing suit. An attorney can guide you through this process.
Civil rights claims have strict notice and filing requirements. Do not delay.
Civil rights cases require specialized knowledge and a willingness to take on government defendants. Colton has both.
Civil rights claims against government actors in Oklahoma are typically brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, which allows individuals to sue state and local government officials for constitutional violations. Oklahoma also has state-level civil rights protections. These cases are complex — they involve qualified immunity defenses, notice requirements, and strict filing deadlines. Colton Richardson has the experience to navigate these challenges.
Colton Richardson is one of the few Oklahoma personal injury attorneys who actively pursues civil rights cases. His $4M recovery for a family whose loved one died in custody after being denied medical care demonstrates his ability to hold institutions accountable.
Local Resources & Courts
U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma, Tulsa County Jail, David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center, Tulsa County District Court
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$4.0M
Settlement for the death of an inmate who never received required medical care while in custody.
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