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Kosloski Law

Durango Police Misconduct & Civil Rights Lawyers

Holding police and government accountable in Durango and across La Plata County.

Serving Durango, Colorado

If you were harmed by police or a government official in Durango, you have rights. Kosloski Law represents people across La Plata 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.

Durango sits in La Plata County, where law enforcement includes the La Plata County Sheriff's Office alongside local agencies. Federal civil rights claims under Section 1983 arising anywhere in Colorado — including Durango — 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 Durango

Excessive Force in DurangoIf officers from the Durango Police Department or the La Plata County Sheriff's Office used unreasonable force against you in Durango, that can violate the Fourth Amendment — and we hold them accountable for it.Wrongful Arrest in DurangoArrested in Durango without probable cause? A wrongful arrest by the Durango Police Department or the La Plata County Sheriff's Office can support both federal and Colorado civil rights claims.Unlawful Searches in DurangoPolice in Durango need a warrant, consent, or a recognized exception to search you, your car, or your home. We challenge illegal searches by the Durango Police Department or the La Plata County Sheriff's Office.Jail Medical Neglect in DurangoPeople held in the La Plata 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 DurangoWhen a police encounter or time in custody in Durango turns fatal, the family has a right to answers — and often to federal and state claims.First Amendment Retaliation in DurangoTicketed, arrested, or targeted in Durango for filming police, protesting, or speaking out? Retaliation for protected speech violates the First Amendment.Civil Rights Violations in DurangoAny government official in Durango who violates your constitutional rights can be held accountable under Section 1983 and Colorado's civil rights act.Criminal Defense in DurangoFacing charges prosecuted in La Plata County courts? We defend the accused with the conviction that criminal defense is a civil right — trial-ready from day one.

Civil rights help near Durango

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