Any time a police officer uses excessive force in making an arrest, a criminal defendant is deprived of legal counsel, or an individual is deprived of his or her right of free speech, the founding principles of our nation are put to the test. At The R. Paul Cushion, II, Esq. Law Firm in Cleveland, Ohio, we will help you protect your civil rights.
Lawyer R. Paul Cushion is a former Ohio assistant attorney general who has dedicated his law practice to protecting the rights of individuals. If you think you have been deprived of your civil rights, he offers a free initial consultation to evaluate your case.
We handle the following types of civil rights cases:
- First amendment: Freedom of speech, association and religion.
- Second amendment: Right to bear arms
- Fourth amendment: Unlawful search and seizure, wrongful arrest and excessive force by the police
- Fifth amendment: Right to remain silent to avoid incriminating yourself
- Sixth amendment: Right to be represented by legal counsel
- Eighth amendment: Right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment and right to medical care when incarcerated
- Eleventh amendment: Absolute or qualified immunity for local governments
- Fourteenth amendment: Right to due process
We often represent individuals whose rights have been violated by the police. Lawyer R. Paul Cushion is familiar with public records law and can obtain the personnel file of the arresting officer as evidence in your case.
Contingency Fee Representation
We often handle civil rights violation cases on a contingency fee basis, with a retainer to cover expenses. If we believe you have a very strong case, we may waive the retainer. Our willingness to handle these cases on a contingency fee basis shows our confidence in our ability to obtain compensation for you from the institution that violated your rights.
Contact Cuyahoga County Police Misconduct Lawyer Paul Cushion
For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, call Cleveland civil rights lawyer Paul Cushion toll free at 888-314-0558 or fill out the contact form on this website.