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Civil Rights Advocacy
Civil Rights Law
Michel & Associates’ civil rights attorneys advocate for a wide range of fundamental liberties, including the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, the right to self-defense, student rights, and the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.
Our firm proudly defends First Amendment rights, protecting clients’ ability to engage in free speech and political expression. We represent individuals and organizations who have been censored, blacklisted, compelled by the government to make statements they disagree with, or subjected to disciplinary or criminal sanctions due to government overreach. Over the years, our attorneys have successfully represented students facing censorship in schools, individuals and businesses denied government contracts because of political beliefs, clients who lost employment due to their speech, and gun shows challenging unlawful restrictions on their right to assemble and express themselves. Through these efforts, we have prevented the enactment of politicized laws in multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating that the government cannot dictate which speech is acceptable based on popularity or political influence.
Michel & Associates also maintains one of the nation’s most respected Second Amendment and firearms law practices. We are at the forefront of protecting the right to keep and bear arms and the right to self-defense. Our attorneys have successfully challenged unconstitutional gun control laws, defended hundreds of clients in civil and criminal matters, and litigated cases that are shaping the future of Second Amendment protections for generations to come.
Representation in student disciplinary and special education matters is increasingly important, particularly when school board proceedings overlap with criminal charges. Because our attorneys have experience in both criminal and education law, we can provide comprehensive advocacy for students across all relevant venues.
Our firm’s civil rights practice also extends to cannabis law, assisting clients involved in the cultivation, distribution, and use of marijuana. We guide clients through business formation, licensing, permitting, tax compliance, leasing, and best management practices. We also advocate with state and local government, seek the return of seized property, pursue civil actions to protect client rights, and defend against criminal prosecutions.
Michel & Associates is committed to protecting LGBTQ civil rights, ensuring compliance with all laws safeguarding sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected classes. Our attorneys bring a unique perspective from defending civil rights claims and advocating for vulnerable populations when government agencies or private entities attempt to infringe on their rights. Every individual deserves equal treatment under the law, and we are dedicated to securing that outcome.