Civil Rights Attorney

Civil Rights Attorney-OlsenDaines, serving Oregon and Washington.

In the United States, you’re guaranteed certain basic rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. Civil rights for every individual means that they should not be discriminated against regardless of gender, skin color, nationality, religion, disability, veteran status, or age.

When your rights have been violated, having the assistance of a skilled civil rights attorney is crucial.

OlsenDaines is an Oregon civil rights law firm. We’ve recovered millions of dollars of compensation for people who have been subject to discrimination and harassment, including:

Shopping While Black
Sexual Harassment
Age Discrimination
Police Abuse

What are the main civil rights?

The right to freedom of speech
The right to vote
The right to a fair trial
The right to government services
The right to a public education
The right to a public or jury trial when accused of a crime
The right to use public facilities
Freedom to remain silent in a police interrogation
Freedom against unwarranted searches of your home or property
The right to equal rights and the prevention of discrimination due to age, religion, sex, gender, nationality, etc.

Examples of Civil Rights Violations

It’s illegal to discriminate against someone in a particular class such as race or sex. Here are some examples of situations when your civil rights protect you.

You’re not hired for a job because you’re a woman
A landlord says she doesn’t rent to tenants who share your race
Your child’s public school doesn’t invite you to school events because you’re in a same-sex marriage

If you’ve experienced any of these situations, you have the right to seek protection under the law by filing a claim. A violation of your rights is deeply personal. The civil rights attorneys at OlsenDaines are committed to seeing justice served for all of their Oregon clients.

Consumer Discrimination

The law requires all businesses to treat customers and employees equally, regardless of race, religion, sex, or age. OlsenDaines represents people who have been discriminated against while shopping, or in the workplace.