Children’s Civil Rights Attorney

Fighting for justice for the most vulnerable

Few civil rights violations are more outrageous than those directed at children. Still, civil rights abuses of children and adolescents happen all too often in the U.S. As with adults, children’s rights and well-being should never be compromised, whether it’s at the hands of law enforcement or within a school environment. We have the experience and expertise necessary to pursue justice and enforce the civil and constitutional rights of children. We’re fighting tirelessly to protect the next generation.

If you believe you or your child have suffered a civil rights violation, you’ve found the right advocate. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Al Hofeld, Jr., LLC, have decades of collective experience fighting for and obtaining damages for civil rights abuses against children. Reach out today for a free consultation.

DO I HAVE A CHILDREN’S CIVIL RIGHTS CASE?

All kids – children and adolescents – deserve fair and equitable treatment. We fight to enforce their rights.

As with many legal issues, whether you have a case depends on a range of details. But we can help. We specialize in pursuing damages for violations of children’s civil rights, including violations at the hands of police, educators, administrators, coaches and other influential individuals. If you or your child have been harmed by a traumatic encounter within a school setting or with law enforcement, you’re entitled to justice and compensation. We’ll do everything in our power to deliver the resolution you deserve.

Although many Americans assume that civil rights violations against children aren’t something that occurs in the U.S., that simply isn’t the case. Human Rights Watch has documented extensively how, in many cases, the U.S. does a poor job protecting its children from corporal punishment, law enforcement abuses and other unfair treatment. Whether recklessly or intentionally, officials and others in authority sometimes harm children by violating their rights and causing them physical and/or psychological trauma. If you or your child are among those whose civil rights have been violated, you’re entitled to justice and peace of mind.

Types of Children’s Civil Rights

Violations of children’s civil rights can take many forms, including experiencing police brutality, excessive force or other police misconduct. Violations also regularly take place in educational environments. Children often experience discrimination from teachers, administrators and other school officials. In fiscal year 2022, the U.S. Department of Education received 18,804 complaints alleging civil rights violations, Complaints allege a wide range of violations, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and age. This spike in civil rights abuses illustrates a growing crisis in America’s schools.

Due to the delicate nature of cognitive development for children, experiencing these events have long-term effects on children. As children’s rights attorneys based in Chicago, we have the experience required to go on the offensive and advocate for the children who are victims of these events. Our team can help children who have been adversely affected by the following types of children’s rights abuses.

Experiencing police brutality or misconduct including in schools
Experiencing a police shooting
Experiencing a search and seizure in their home

Being injured by police
Experiencing physical discipline or abuse in schools
Experiencing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and age at the hands of an educator, school administrator, school resource officer or school liaison officer

NEXT STEPS

If you or your child have been negatively affected by police or school misconduct, it’s critical to take action quickly. The Law Offices of Al Hofeld, Jr., LLC, can help you navigate next steps and secure justice.

Free consultation

The first step is contacting our team for a free consultation. We have extensive experience in identifying and litigating children’s civil rights cases.

Gather evidence

During and after the initial consultation, we’ll work closely with victims and witnesses to document key events and collect the records necessary to build a case.

File a lawsuit

Filing a lawsuit is a complicated process, but our attorneys will guide you through each step. We work very closely with our clients to ensure their lawsuit complaints are accurate, thorough, sound and solid.

Representation in court

Once your case reaches court, your children’s rights attorney will advocate for you at every step. We’ll gather all necessary records and information in the discovery process, including expert opinions and testimony, to prove the damages your child suffered.

Trial/settlement

We work tirelessly to achieve justice, either verdict or settlement, if appropriate. While we know no amount of money can remedy the harm, we’ll do our best to ensure you or your child receive the maximum amount of compensation for injuries, emotional distress, medical expenses and other related harms.

FREE CONSULTATION

RECORD OF SUCCESS

Steadfast advocates for the civil rights of children

We recognize that it can be tough to know where to start when seeking justice for children whose civil rights have been violated. The Law Offices of Al Hofeld, Jr., LLC, has a track record of identifying, pursuing and obtaining justice for victims of police misconduct and other civil rights violations. Our attorneys have litigated a wide range of children’s civil rights cases federal and state courts.

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IF YOU ARE A VICTIM, WE CAN HELP YOU.

Please contact us to discuss your situation.

The Law Offices of Al Hofeld, Jr. LLC

Ph: (773) 241-5844
Fx: (312) 988-0057
info@alhofeldlaw.com

53 W. Jackson, Suite 432
Chicago, IL 60604