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Kosloski Law

Lakewood Police Misconduct & Civil Rights Lawyers

Holding police and government accountable in Lakewood and across Jefferson County.

Serving Lakewood, Colorado

If you were harmed by police or a government official in Lakewood, you have rights. Kosloski Law represents people across Jefferson County and all of Colorado in civil rights and police misconduct cases — from excessive force and wrongful arrests to unlawful searches and in-custody injuries.

Lakewood sits in Jefferson County, where law enforcement includes the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office alongside local agencies. Federal civil rights claims under Section 1983 arising anywhere in Colorado — including Lakewood — are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. We know that court, its judges, and the qualified-immunity landscape that decides these cases.

You pay nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee and only get paid if we recover money for you — and every consultation is free and confidential.

What Kosloski Law can do for you in Lakewood

Excessive Force in LakewoodIf officers from the Lakewood Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office used unreasonable force against you in Lakewood, that can violate the Fourth Amendment — and we hold them accountable for it.Wrongful Arrest in LakewoodArrested in Lakewood without probable cause? A wrongful arrest by the Lakewood Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office can support both federal and Colorado civil rights claims.Unlawful Searches in LakewoodPolice in Lakewood need a warrant, consent, or a recognized exception to search you, your car, or your home. We challenge illegal searches by the Lakewood Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.Jail Medical Neglect in LakewoodPeople held in the Jefferson County jail have a constitutional right to medical care. We pursue claims for serious harm caused by ignored medical needs in custody.Wrongful Death in LakewoodWhen a police encounter or time in custody in Lakewood turns fatal, the family has a right to answers — and often to federal and state claims.First Amendment Retaliation in LakewoodTicketed, arrested, or targeted in Lakewood for filming police, protesting, or speaking out? Retaliation for protected speech violates the First Amendment.Civil Rights Violations in LakewoodAny government official in Lakewood who violates your constitutional rights can be held accountable under Section 1983 and Colorado's civil rights act.Criminal Defense in LakewoodFacing charges prosecuted in Jefferson County courts? We defend the accused with the conviction that criminal defense is a civil right — trial-ready from day one.

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