Civil Rights Lawyer in Columbus
When the government violates your constitutional rights—through excessive force, a wrongful conviction, or an unlawful arrest—the consequences can be devastating and lasting. These cases are legally complex, the defendants are powerful, and the obstacles are unlike anything you’ll encounter in standard personal injury litigation.
For decades, Cooper Elliott’s civil rights attorneys in Columbus have represented people throughout Ohio and elsewhere whose rights were violated by law enforcement and government officials, going up against agencies and institutions that have every incentive to protect themselves rather than acknowledge what they did.
Civil Rights Cases We Handle
Every civil rights case is different, but they share a common thread: a government official or agency that violated your constitutional rights, and a fight to hold them accountable. Our Columbus civil rights lawyers handle all types of civil rights claims throughout Ohio.
Police Brutality and Excessive Force
A police officer’s authority to use force is not unlimited. When an officer crosses that line—and someone is seriously injured or killed as a result—Ohio law and the U.S. Constitution provide a path to accountability. Cooper Elliott has been handling these cases for decades. We know the legal landscape, we know the obstacles, and we know how to build cases that get results against some of the most powerful defendants in the legal system.
Wrongful Conviction and False Arrest
No one should lose years of their life to a conviction that shouldn’t have happened, or be detained by law enforcement without legal justification. These cases are among the most legally complex we handle, requiring coordination across both the criminal and civil systems and a deep understanding of the constitutional protections at stake. If you or someone you love was wrongfully convicted or falsely arrested anywhere in Ohio, we want to hear what happened.
Jail and Prison Injuries or Death
When someone is in government custody, the Constitution requires that they receive adequate medical care and be protected from harm. When a person is seriously injured or dies due to medical neglect, excessive force, or dangerous conditions while imprisoned, their family has legal options—and Cooper Elliott has the experience to pursue them.
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Testimonials
We’ve built trust case by case over the last 30+ years. Read testimonials from our clients across Ohio.
I was involved in a serious car accident after just having welcoming our new son into the world.
When you are at your lowest, you remember with great detail how people treat you. Sean and his team treated me and my family with nothing but compassion, grace and care.
The stress, anxiety, and fear were only mitigated by the EXTRAORDINARY passion, care, and speed this firm operates at.
A huge thank you to Sean Alto with his incredible professionalism. I never once felt that Sean and the team at Cooper Elliot had anything other than my best interest.
Thank you Cooper Elliot for being a light during a very challenging time.
Talk to a Civil Rights Attorney in Columbus for Free
The agencies and officials on the other side of these cases are experienced at protecting themselves. Let’s talk about protecting you. If your constitutional rights were violated anywhere in Ohio, contact our Columbus civil rights attorneys for a free, confidential consultation—no obligation, no upfront cost, no risk.
Call (614) 481-6000 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation.