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Los Angeles Civil Rights Attorneys

Upholding the Rights of Clients

At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, our team of skilled lawyers is committed to using our 50+ years of combined legal experience to fight for the rights of clients who have been harmed or discriminated against by law enforcement personnel both in jail and in the community. We have secured millions of dollars in settlements and achieved favorable verdicts in a wide range of civil rights cases. We know law enforcement officers are often poorly trained and can engage in conduct that violates the the rights of our clients. This is why we will use our extensive resources to advocate for you both in and out of the courtroom.

If you believe you have a Civil Rights case, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (818) 643-3093 to request your case consultation.

Civil Rights Cases We Handle

Our legal team can explain your legal options for any of the following civil rights cases:

Our Legal Team Will Protect Your Rights

Contact our firm today to speak to one of our lawyers about your situation so we can provide you with the top-notch legal counsel you need to make informed decisions. We will gladly take the time to listen to your concerns so that we can devise a customized legal strategy. We will also file your claim with the proper authorities and ensure other important documents and evidence are prepared to meet important deadlines. Most importantly, if we take your civil rights case then you do not have to pay any attorney’s fees up front. All attorney’s fees will come from the settlement at the end of the case.

Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP is available to answer your legal questions 24/7, so please call us today at (818) 643-3093 to schedule your case consultation.

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  • 10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction
  • Super Lawyers
  • National Top 100 Trial Lawyer
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • Avvo Rating 10.0

Supportive with Clients. Aggressive in Court.

Navigating the legal system can be complicated. To maximize your chance of securing the best outcome possible, it is essential that you reach out to us without delay. When you hire our firm, we will work quickly to gather every detail, examine every piece of evidence, and build a strong case.

We will not hesitate to go toe-to-toe in trial with an insurance company, corporation, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer. Regardless of the type of situation you are involved in, rest assured that we will do everything we can to protect your rights and help you secure the most favorable result possible.

$1,800,000

Excessive Force by Police

$1,680,000

Business Dispute Litigation

$250,000

Alleged Unwanted Sexual Contact

$1,400,000

Excessive Force

$900,000

Wrongful Termination

$1,800,000

Excessive Force

I owe this team so much and will always be grateful for their work.

Their No. 1 Priority is Achieving Positive Outcomes for Clients

I have nothing but praise.

No Jail Time

We are very pleased and impressed!

I just want to say thank you for your expert handling of my son’s case this summer.

DEFINITELY the best lawyer

Thank you for all the work you put into my case and for believing in me

I will recommend you and your firm to anyone

Having a clean record has allowed me to pursue a successful future

Our Clients Are Our Focus.

When facing complex legal matters, it is not uncommon to encounter an issue that needs immediate attention from your team.

For this reason, we are available to assist our clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure any questions or concerns you may have will be addressed immediately. With around the clock service and multiple office locations, clients throughout Southern California can be confident knowing our counsel is available to them whenever and wherever they need it.

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Powerful Advocacy, Proven Results.

When going through serious legal matters, do not put your case in the hands of just any attorney. Rather, work with a team who has earned a respected reputation for outstanding legal service and one with a proven track record of success.

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