Our Practice Areas

At Haddad & Sherwin LLP, our dedicated team of civil rights attorneys have years of experience representing people fighting for justice in cases where their rights were violated.

Civil Rights

Haddad & Sherwin LLP specializes in civil rights cases where police or jail misconduct caused death or catastrophic physical injuries.

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Wrongful Death

Our firm specializes in helping clients navigate the complex legal steps related to wrongful death claims that are critical to preserving their rights when a loved one dies.

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Restraint Asphyxia

Our experience, creativity, and aggressive representation in restrain asphyxia cases has allowed us to obtain justice for many families who have lost loved ones.

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Police Shootings

If you or a loved one have experienced an unjust police shooting, our team of experienced lawyers may be able to help you.

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Catastrophic Injury

At Haddad & Sherwin LLP, we understand that proper compensation in a catastrophic physical injury case is crucial to ensuring your quality of life now and in the future.

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Jail Death or Jail Suicide

Our firm holds those in charge of our jails accountable for meeting their constitutional duty to provide for inmates’ medical needs and ensure safe jail conditions.

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Representing People Fighting for Justice

The partners at Haddad & Sherwin LLP are experienced Civil Rights – Trial Lawyers, and national leaders among civil rights attorneys. They represent people in cases involving wrongful death and serious injury, police and jail misconduct, police shootings and killings, jail suicide and jail death, and restraint/positional asphyxia by police.

Highly rated by their peers, Haddad & Sherwin LLP has won numerous large jury verdicts and settlements for their seriously injured clients. Take a look at their results, reforms, and attorney profiles for more information.

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Civil Rights Case Results

Notable results and crucial settlements in Haddad & Sherwin’s work in cases of restraint asphyxia, police shootings, and more.

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$12.75 Million for Distraught Inmate’s Slow-Motion Suicide

In the largest settlement ever against Wellpath, a national for-profit correctional care company, Haddad & Sherwin LLP won a $12.75 million settlement for Katherine Johnson,... Read More

$12 Million for Combat Veteran’s Wrongful Death in Police Shooting

On February 4th, 2020, Shasta County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jose Gonzalez shot and killed Thomas Barbosa, a 41-year-old combat veteran with severe PTSD. Barbosa was experiencing... Read More

$11.5 Million for Inmate Rendered Quadriplegic

In a groundbreaking case against Stanislaus County and its private, for-profit jail medical provider, Haddad & Sherwin LLP obtained an $11.5 million settlement for a... Read More

$11 Million Settlement for the Mario Gonzalez Case

OAKLAND, CA (December 15, 2023) — Civil rights law firm Haddad & Sherwin LLP announced today that it has won an $11 million settlement for... Read More

$8.3 Million for Jail Death — Largest Wrongful Death Civil Rights Settlement in California State History

After over four years of litigation and finishing the first week of a 10 week trial, Alameda County and Corizon Health, Inc., a national for-profit... Read More

$7.3 Million Settlement for Police Choke Hold Killing

This local case involved Pittsburg police officers’ use of a carotid hold and choke hold, and other highly injurious force, on video, while Beto Martinez... Read More

$7 Million for Sacramento Freeway Shooting

Justice has prevailed in another case of an unjustified police shooting. Civil rights firm Haddad & Sherwin LLP have won a settlement of $7 million... Read More

Our Team of Civil Rights Attorneys

You want a committed and passionate attorney for your civil rights case. But you also need an experienced attorney with a track record of success. Our team has both and stands ready to represent you to obtain justice.

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Dedicated to Preserving the Civil Rights of Californians

These testimonials from our clients reflect our dedication to preserving the rights of individuals and families who have been impacted by government and law enforcement misconduct.

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“When I met with Haddad Sherwin I was skeptical about the world and needed help and that’s exactly what everybody with this team of highly competent professionals did for me. They served me justice and changed my life.”

Carl Edwards

“Julia & Michael stood up for me when no one else would – smart, fearless, relentless & funny.”

Karl Debro

“Haddad & Sherwin are amazing, really thorough, well prepared, caring, intelligent, and relentless.”

Marcus

“Haddad & Sherwin are professionals as well as friends. They were there for me and my family every step of the way. Even after we won our case, they still continue to check on us and see if we need help with anything. I trust these people to the fullest. If you’re wondering who you should choose as lawyers, you should choose Haddad & Sherwin. They will get you justice.”

Tina Anglin

“I did my research for a lawyer, and their history was incredible! Super nice to work with, they give lawyers a great name!”

Bob

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

If you may have a case involving wrongful death or catastrophic physical injuries, contact us today by filling out the form below to get a free consultation with an experienced, Oakland-based police civil rights lawyer. We handle cases throughout Northern and Central California.

In order to maximize our time and resources for our current wrongful death and catastrophic injury clients, unfortunately, we cannot respond to inquiries about matters we do not handle. We handle only wrongful death and catastrophic permanent injury cases arising from law enforcement or jail misconduct. Thank you for your interest in our work.

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Please note: if your situation involves law enforcement-related death or catastrophic physical injuries and we may be able to help you, we will respond within 24 hours.