where do I find a attorney that will represent my brother in law in prison for being beat and raped and mistreated
Asked on Feb 08th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Illinois
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my brother in law said he has been beat, mis treated and threatened by gaurds, and possibly raped while in prison, the gaurds now have a hold on him, he doesnt have much money for a lawyer, how do I find some body to represent him, also he is mental
You are probably looking for a civil rights attorney. Your attorney can recover their attorney's fees if they can prove the violation. Try looking for a lawyer who specializes in section 1983 actions.
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