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If you have been charged with a crime or believe you are under investigation, contact Boatwright Legal immediately. We are here 24 hours a day to protect your rights and fight for your freedom.


South Carolina

Civil Rights Attorney

When your rights are violated, the fight is bigger than one moment. It is about your freedom, your dignity, and your future. Boatwright Legal represents individuals whose civil rights have been violated by law enforcement, detention centers, correctional officers, and government agencies across South Carolina.

We are a veteran-owned, trial-ready law firm committed to holding powerful institutions accountable. If someone in authority crossed the line, we will not back down. We serve clients throughout Oconee, Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, Clemson, and surrounding communities.

Standing Up When the System Fails You

Civil rights cases require a law firm that is not afraid to confront government agencies, municipalities, and law enforcement. These cases are complex and often emotionally heavy, but they are also some of the most important battles we fight.

  • Excessive force
  • Wrongful arrest & false imprisonment
  • Unlawful searches & seizures
  • Jail & detention center abuse
  • Constitutional violations
  • Law enforcement misconduct

Common Civil Rights Violations

Unlawful Searches & Seizures

The Fourth Amendment protects every citizen from unreasonable searches. If officers searched your person, vehicle, or home without proper legal justification, we work to expose those violations and pursue justice.

Excessive Force

If an officer used force that was unnecessary or extreme for the situation, your rights were violated. We investigate videos, reports, body cam footage, witness statements, and patterns of misconduct. Excessive force cases deserve a powerful legal response, and we are prepared to deliver it.

Wrongful Arrest & False Imprisonment

Being arrested without legal cause is a serious constitutional violation. We examine the circumstances of the arrest, whether probable cause existed, and whether your rights were ignored. When someone in power abuses their authority, we step in.

Jail & Detention Center Abuse

Abuse in custody is far more common than people realize. Whether it involves physical violence, medical neglect, or unsafe conditions, detention centers are still responsible for the safety of the people in their care. We confront these facilities head-on.

Law Enforcement Misconduct

Misconduct takes many forms, including intimidation, discrimination, fabrication of evidence, or misuse of authority. We investigate deeply and hold the responsible parties accountable.

When the system tries to silence you, we make sure your voice is heard.

How Boatwright Legal

Builds a Civil Rights Case

Thorough Investigation

We move quickly to gather evidence, interview witnesses, pull footage, and secure documentation before it disappears.

If your rights were violated, we will build a powerful case to prove it. Civil rights law centers on one question: Did a government official violate your constitutional protections?

We evaluate:

  • Police reports
  • Warrant issues
  • Detention procedures
  • Use-of-force policies
  • Video and audio evidence
  • Officer conduct and credibility

 

Civil rights cases often involve fighting against government attorneys, insurance companies, and agencies with enormous resources. Many firms shy away from these battles.

We do not.

We prepare every civil rights case for trial. If a fair settlement is possible, we negotiate from a position of strength. If not, we take the fight to the courtroom.

When your rights are violated, it can feel isolating and overwhelming. You may feel powerless. Our job is to restore that power and stand beside you at every step.

Boatwright Legal fights for individuals, families, and communities who have been harmed by those sworn to protect them. We bring discipline, courage, and relentless advocacy to every civil rights case.