The United States Constitution protects people in its borders from the overreach of the government with a Bill of Rights and limited powers.
Government force is often initiated through actions by law enforcement officers at the local, state and federal level.
When law enforcement officers act beyond the scope of their powers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, civil rights lawyers represent the infringed-upon to not only help the victim recover for damages, but also to change public policy and keep police powers in check.
Additionally, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects people from unlawful discrimination by other citizens, business entities and local governments.
New Orleans Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - The New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) for Orleans Parish. The NOBA LRS is a community based service providing unbiased referrals. The attorneys are pre-screened for their qualifications and experience. It receives more than 26,000 calls and e-mails each year. It makes approximately 6,700 referrals each year to local attorneys experienced in the needed practice area of the law. Call the NOBA LRS at 504-561-8828 for more information.