The Cochran Firm built its reputation on the back of its work in civil rights and police brutality cases. Our founder, Johnnie L. Cochran made his name in Los Angeles representing those who had been mistreated and wronged by police. He believed in representing those wronged, no matter who they were and where they came from. As his status grew, his principles remained the same – stay humble, work fervently, and help those in need. Long after our founder’s passing, his principles live on in the Firm he built.
Civil rights are certain inalienable rights a U.S. citizen is born with that protect them from discrimination based on their age, sex, race, or religion. They are the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment and the equal pursuit of freedom and expression in a number of settings, including education, employment, housing, public display, and much more.
Civil rights are not only a fight for the African-American community, but a fight for every race, creed, and religion. If you have been denied employment, refused service, or treated unfairly because of your religion, sexual identity, economic class, or the color of your skin, please, give us a call.
The Cochran Firm is here to fight for you.
The chief protectors of our civil rights are sometimes the ones found abusing them. Police have an incredibly difficult job and many, if not most, treat their duties with the highest respect. However, there are also some who abuse their power. Some of the more common issues encountered with police who abuse their authority are:
When interacting with police, know you are still entitled to your civil rights. If you feel like your rights are being threatened or you are being treated unfairly by police because of your class, race, or religion take these steps:
Our attorneys continue the legacy our founder, Johnnie Cochran left behind. Many are pillars in their community and are on the front lines fighting for the civil rights of our minority Americans.
We have been fighting since the 1970’s for our clients and our work has led to
Our attorneys are in the courtroom every day fighting for the rights of Americans like you. To see the latest from our attorneys in their pursuit for equal justice see below.