Sauder Schelkopf has a nationally recognized litigation practice with significant experience representing individuals throughout the country. Sauder Schelkopf handles civil rights cases on an individual and class-wide basis.

Civil rights violations may include:

  • Prisoner Rights
  • Police Misconduct/Excessive Force
  • Wrongful Conviction/Arrest
  • Unlawful Discrimination
    • Housing
    • Lending
    • Employment
    • Education

Experience Matters

The attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.  In Allison, et al. v. The GEO Group, Mr. Sauder served as co-lead counsel and achieved a $2.9 million settlement on behalf of pre-trial detainees whose civil rights were violated.  In Kurian v. County of Lancaster, Mr. Sauder served as co-lead counsel and achieved $2.5 million settlement in this civil rights class action lawsuit on behalf of pretrial detainees.

We Want to Hear from You

If you or a loved one had their civil rights violated, please submit your information below.