We hold badges accountable.
We are Colorado civil rights attorneys. We believe in holding the police responsible and seeking justice for the victims of police misconduct — excessive force, unlawful arrests, unlawful searches, jail medical neglect, and more. If you have been harmed by law enforcement in Colorado, we bring a trial-first approach and relentless advocacy.
- No fee unless we win
- Free, confidential consultation
- Trial-first representation
- Serving all of Colorado
You can trust us to fight for your rights and deliver results. We care deeply about holding the government accountable.
Why trust Kosloski Law for your civil rights case?
We have been fighting the government for years. Founding attorney Jason Kosloski has over a decade of experience fighting for people against the power of the government. As a public defender, he fought (and often won) cases when the odds were stacked against his clients. Now, as a civil rights attorney, he uses his vast trial experience to hold the government accountable when they violate the rights of the people.
We have a track record of success in cases against police departments, sheriff's offices, jails, and other entities across Colorado in cases involving police misconduct, excessive force, unlawful searches, and more.
We take our cases on contingency, which means that you pay nothing upfront and we only get paid if we win compensation for you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and see if your case is a good fit for our firm. We look forward to getting to know you and fighting for you.
Recognized Excellence in Colorado Civil Rights Law
Passionate. Compassionate. Relentless.
We founded this firm to do one thing extremely well — hold powerful institutions accountable when they violate the rights of the people they serve.
Passionate
We believe in this work. Holding government actors accountable when they violate Coloradans' rights is what we wake up for — and it shows in how we prepare and try every case.
Compassionate
Our clients come to us at the worst moments of their lives. We listen, we explain, and we treat every person with the dignity the system too often denies them.
Relentless
We are trial lawyers, not a settlement mill. We prepare every case as if it will be tried — and that preparation is what gets results when it matters most.
A Firm Built for Cases the System Does Not Want You to Win.
Civil rights litigation is a different practice than personal injury. It requires different expertise, different opposing counsel, and a willingness to take cases that other firms will not touch. Here is what sets us apart.
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Federal civil rights specialists
Most personal injury firms do not take Section 1983 cases. We do — exclusively. Civil rights litigation is what we know, and it is all we do.
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Trial-first preparation
We prepare every case as if it will be tried. That preparation is what gets opposing counsel to take the case — and our clients — seriously.
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Contingency fee, no exceptions
You pay nothing up front. We only get paid if we recover money for you. Initial consultations are free and explained in writing before you sign anything.
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You talk to a real attorney
No screener, no assistant filtering your call. From intake through resolution, you work directly with a lawyer who knows your case.
How We Handle Your Case, Step by Step
From the first phone call to the final resolution, here is what working with our firm looks like.
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Consultation
A free, confidential conversation to understand what happened and what you are hoping to accomplish.
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Investigation
We gather records, interview witnesses, consult experts, and build the factual record your case will live or die on.
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Demand
We present the case to opposing counsel and pursue an early resolution where the facts support one.
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Litigation
If a fair settlement is not on the table, we file in court and prepare the case for trial.
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Resolution
Verdict or settlement. Either way, we keep you informed and involved through every decision.
Your rights matter. We will fight to protect them.
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Colorado Excessive Force Attorneys
When police use more force than the situation calls for, it can violate the Fourth Amendment. We hold officers and agencies accountable for excessive and deadly force.
Learn more about Excessive ForceTrusted by Coloradans Who Stood Up to Power
“Joe and his team listened to us when no one else would. They explained every step in plain English and treated us with respect from day one.”
“I was wrongly arrested and the experience shook me. Kosloski Law took my case seriously and helped me understand my rights. I'd recommend them to anyone in Colorado.”
“Compassionate, prepared, and relentless. They never made me feel like just another case. I trusted them with one of the hardest moments of my life and they delivered.”
Serving every corner of Colorado.
All 64 counties, from downtown Denver to the smallest towns on the Eastern Plains. Civil rights violations don't only happen in big cities — some of the most important cases come from the state's smallest counties. And because federal civil rights cases from anywhere in Colorado are litigated in the U.S. District Court in Denver, where you live never limits the fight you get.
From Our Practice
Excessive Force Cases in Colorado: What Victims of Police Violence Need to Know
How Colorado excessive force cases work: federal § 1983 claims, the state's § 13-21-131 law that eliminates qualified immunity, and the two-year deadline.
Holding Colorado Police Accountable: What Excessive Force Looks Like
A primer on what counts as excessive force under federal law, what to do if it happens to you, and how our firm approaches these cases in Colorado state and federal court.
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Answers Before You Pick Up the Phone
The most common questions we hear from Coloradans considering a civil rights case. Have a question that is not here? Ask us directly.
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We're here to listen and to help you understand your legal options. Tell us about your case and we'll be in touch.
What to Expect
Tell us what happened
Fill out the form with as much detail as you can. Which agency violated your rights? When did it happen? How did it happen?
Most cases we take involve identifiable actions. We do not usually take cases involving large-scale government reform or targeted harassment over a lengthy period of time.
We confirm and review
You'll receive an email and text confirming your message has been received and queued for review.
We receive roughly 100–200 requests for assistance every week, so we are not able to respond to every inquiry.
We respond
We'll follow up to gather more information or schedule a consultation with one of our Colorado civil rights attorneys. We aim to respond within about 48 hours.
If we don't respond, it's because we're unable to help. Please don't send repeat messages — it diverts resources from helping others.
Tell us about your case
All consultations are free and confidential.