Civil Rights Law in Akron, OH
When those with power violate your rights, standing up can feel impossible. It isn't — not with the right firm behind you. For 18 years, Harrow & Bell has held police, employers, and institutions accountable for the people they wronged, recovering more than $60 million. You pay nothing unless we win.
How Were Your Rights Violated?
If someone with power crossed the line, you have rights and options. Select your situation for a free, confidential review.
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Had your rights violated by the police, an employer, or an institution? You don't have to face them alone. Get a free, confidential consultation — no cost, and no fee unless we win.
A Firm Built to Hold Power Accountable
Harrow & Bell was founded by attorneys Denise Harrow and Marcus Bell, who devoted their careers to one belief: that no one is above the law, and no one is beneath its protection. For 18 years, we've stood with the people that powerful institutions tried to silence.
Civil rights work is hard, uphill, and deeply necessary. It means taking on police departments, corporations, and government agencies with vast resources — and winning. We've recovered more than $60 million for our clients and forced changes that protect entire communities. When your rights are on the line, you want a firm with the courage and the skill to fight all the way.
- ✓18 years and $60M+ recovered for clients
- ✓We take on police, employers, and institutions
- ✓We fight for accountability and lasting change
- ✓No fee unless we win your case
Turning Injustice Into Accountability
Civil rights cases are won with evidence, courage, and relentless preparation. Here's how we build yours.
We Listen & Believe
We hear your full story, take it seriously, and tell you honestly whether you have a case — for free.
We Investigate
We gather the records, footage, and witnesses that prove what happened and who is responsible.
We Demand Accountability
We build a powerful case and press for justice — through negotiation, litigation, and trial if needed.
We Win Justice & Change
We pursue the compensation you're owed and the policy changes that protect the next person.
You Have More Rights Than They Want You to Know
The Constitution and civil rights laws protect you from abuse by those in power — the right to be free from excessive force, from unlawful arrest, from discrimination, and from retaliation for speaking up. Those with power often count on you not knowing this, or being too intimidated to act.
We make sure you know your rights, and we give you the power to enforce them. If something happened to you that felt like an abuse of authority, it may well have been a violation of your rights — and there may be a remedy, and a deadline. A free, confidential conversation is the safest way to find out where you stand.
- ✓Freedom from excessive force and unlawful arrest
- ✓Protection from discrimination and retaliation
- ✓The right to hold the powerful accountable
You May Have a Case If…
Unsure whether what happened crosses a legal line? These are the situations we take on every day.
The police used excessive force
Force beyond what a situation required — resulting in injury — may be a violation of your civil rights.
You were arrested without cause
A wrongful or unlawful arrest, or being held without probable cause, can be the basis for a claim.
You faced discrimination
Discrimination by police, an employer, or a public institution based on who you are is against the law.
Your rights were violated in custody
Mistreatment, denial of care, or abuse while detained or imprisoned may give rise to a case.
You were punished for speaking up
Retaliation for reporting misconduct or asserting your rights is itself a civil rights violation.
An institution abused its power
When any government body or powerful entity violates your constitutional rights, you can hold it accountable.
Standing Up Starts With a Call
From your first conversation to justice, we make asserting your rights safe and straightforward.
Free Consultation
Tell us what happened in a free, confidential conversation. We'll tell you honestly whether you have a case.
We Investigate
If we take your case, we gather the evidence — records, footage, witnesses — that proves what happened.
We Fight for You
We build a powerful case and press relentlessly for accountability, all the way to trial if that's what it takes.
You Get Justice
We pursue the compensation and the change you deserve — and you pay nothing unless we win.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means there's no cost to hire us and our fee comes only from what we recover for you. If we don't win, you owe us no attorney fee. Your consultation is always free and confidential.
Can I really sue the police or a government agency?
Yes. Federal civil rights law specifically allows people to hold police, government officials, and institutions accountable for violating their constitutional rights. These cases are complex and have strict rules, which is exactly why experienced civil rights counsel matters.
Is there a deadline to file?
Yes, and civil rights deadlines can be short and technical, with special notice requirements for claims against government bodies. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's important to contact us as soon as possible.
What if I don't have video or witnesses?
You can still have a case. A major part of what we do is investigate — obtaining records, body-camera footage, and witnesses you may not know exist. Don't assume you can't prove what happened until we've looked into it.
Will filing a case put me at risk?
Retaliation for asserting your civil rights is itself illegal, and we take your safety seriously. Everything you share with us is confidential, and we'll discuss any concerns openly at your consultation.
Is my consultation really confidential?
Completely. Everything you tell us is protected and confidential, whether or not you decide to move forward. You can share the full story with no risk.
No One Is Above the Law
If those with power violated your rights, you can hold them accountable — and you don't have to do it alone. Get a free, confidential consultation from a firm with the courage to take on anyone. No fee unless we win.
Tell Us What Happened
Share your situation and a Harrow & Bell attorney will respond within one business day — confidentially, and with no obligation.