“The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.”The United States is a nation of laws, and it is essential that law enforcement agencies administer these laws fairly and evenly. Your civil rights may have been violated if you are a victim of false arrest, the use of excessive force, or an unjustified police shooting. And when those entrusted with authority overstep their bounds, we are committed to holding them accountable and seeking compensation for their victims. Victims sometimes feel like the deck is stacked against them. Nevertheless, our firm has been successful in holding cities, counties, and police officers accountable for more than twenty five years:

• $6,045,000: Wrongful arrest case involving innocent individuals who were falsely arrested of crimes they did not commit. The so-called “Dallas Fake Drug Scandal” led to the largest settlement ever with the City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department involving a single group of civil rights claimants. After expenses of $59,946 and attorneys’ fees of $2,394,666, the plaintiffs received $3,590,388. (See related articles)
• $1.2 million: A civil rights action involving the false arrest and malicious prosecution of a woman for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, who had committed suicide, against the City of Dallas. Plaintiff netted $684,604 after cases expenses of $35,396 and attorneys fees of $480,000. (See related article)
• $1.1 million: A Dallas civil rights action where Dallas police officers racially profiled, used excessive force, and falsely arrested an African-American man. Prior to trial, defendants settled netting the injured plaintiff $644,292 after expenses of $15,708 and attorney’s fees $440,000. (See related article)
• $665,000: Civil rights action against the City of Fort Worth and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission where patrons of a gay bar were severely injured in a police raid by both FWPD and TABC agents. The plaintiffs recovered $438,801 after subtracting attorney’s fees of $219,166 and expenses of $10,033.
• $433,000: A multi-plaintiff wrongful arrest civil rights case involving Dallas Police officers who arrested numerous people on false DWI charges in order to receive over-time pay. Plaintiffs netted $259,800 after subtracting attorney’s fees and case expenses of $259,800. (See related article)

Committed to giving a voice to victims of police misconduct and brutality, The Law Offices of Don Tittle, PLLC has years of experience obtaining justice on behalf of our clients. Our firm is here to fight for equal protection under the law, and to aggressively address violations of civil rights by overly zealous law enforcement officers.

Examples of Police Misconduct in Texas

• Excessive force or police brutality
• Unjustified police shootings
• False arrest
• Malicious prosecution
• Tampering with evidence
• Wrongful search and seizure
• Prison rape
• False imprisonment
• Corruption
• Off-duty misconduct
• Coercive interrogation tactics

When you work with The Law Offices of Don Tittle, PLLC, you’ll know you’re being represented by attorneys experienced in the intricacies of state and federal civil rights law. Read more about our past work on noteworthy civil rights cases here.

Get Help from a Texas Lawyer for Police Misconduct

If you’ve been the victim of police misconduct or an abuse of power, The Law Offices of Don Tittle, PLLC can help. Call our office at (214) 522-8400, or simply use our online contact form today to learn more about what we can do to help when yours or a family member’s civil rights have been violated.