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Civil Rights Litigation in Alabama
When the Government Crosses the Line, We Push Back—Hard
At Kreps Law Firm, we hold government agencies, boards, police departments, prosecutors, and public officials accountable when they break the law and harm our clients. Whether it’s a nurse forced to surrender a license without due process, boards or agencies abusing a licensee that may suffer from the medical disease of addiction, a citizen falsely arrested, or a whistleblower silenced, we fight for those whose constitutional rights have been trampled by the very people sworn to protect them.
Civil rights litigation is about more than just compensation. It’s about accountability. It’s about justice. And it’s about making sure it doesn’t happen again.
Board Violations of Constitutional Rights
Too many state licensing boards in Alabama operate with unchecked power—bullying professionals, denying them due process, and imposing discipline based on vague accusations or improper investigations. If a board has violated your constitutional rights under the color of state law, we will build a case to expose their misconduct and seek justice through state and federal claims. Whether it’s retaliation, lack of fair hearings, or due process denials, we know how to make them answer for it.
Section 1983 Civil Rights Claims
Section 1983 of the U.S. Code is a powerful tool that allows individuals to sue government officials who violate their constitutional rights. These claims can be brought against police officers, prosecutors, state board members, and even agency heads. We litigate Section 1983 claims in both federal and state courts—holding public officials personally and professionally accountable for misconduct. If you’ve been wronged under the color of law, we’ll use every ounce of legal force to right it.
Police Brutality & Excessive Force
No badge gives someone the right to beat, choke, shoot, or abuse their authority. If you’ve been the victim of police brutality or excessive force, we will investigate every detail—body cams, dash footage, use-of-force reports, and eyewitness accounts—to uncover the truth. These cases aren’t just about justice for you—they’re about protecting the next person from the same abuse.
Prosecutorial Misconduct
Prosecutors are supposed to pursue justice, not personal agendas. But when they withhold evidence, knowingly pursue false charges, or abuse their discretion to punish or silence someone, they can and should be held accountable. We take on prosecutorial misconduct cases when your liberty, livelihood, or reputation has been threatened or destroyed by unethical or illegal actions.
Civil RICO Claims
When government actors or boards operate like criminal enterprises—colluding to extort licensees, retaliate against whistleblowers, or use investigations as leverage to extract money or silence dissent—they can be sued under the Civil RICO Act. These cases are complex but powerful, and we are not afraid to go after corrupt systems with everything the law allows.
Retaliation for Free Speech or Whistleblowing
Retaliation for protected speech, whether you’re a public employee, healthcare professional, or simply someone calling out corruption, is a direct violation of your First Amendment rights. If you’ve faced demotion, discipline, threats, or other retaliation for speaking out or blowing the whistle, we will aggressively defend your rights in court. Truth-tellers deserve protection—not punishment.
False Arrest & Malicious Prosecution
Being arrested for a crime you didn’t commit or dragged through the legal system on bogus charges isn’t just wrong—it’s unconstitutional. We handle civil claims for false arrest, malicious prosecution, and abuse of legal process. These cases are about clearing your name and making sure the system is held accountable for how it treated you.
We Take These Cases Personally—Because You Deserve Better
At Kreps Law Firm, we don’t just file lawsuits—we launch battles. We know what it feels like to be on the wrong side of a broken system, and we fight like hell to make things right. If your civil rights have been violated, don’t stay silent. Let us help you speak loud—through the courts.
Schedule a confidential consultation today with Alabama Civil Rights Lawyers Caroline Pruitt Hooten and Joseph C. Kreps. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (866) 348-2889 or Click Here to contact us online.