THE CIVIL RIGHTS JUSTICE CENTER, PLLC
We are a multi-faceted law firm and legal resource center providing news, education, information and legal services to people throughout the states of Washington and California. Our clients receive information about their legal rights that enables them to make informed decisions on how best to protect them, and our litigation team stands ready to fight to protect your rights. Civil Rights refers to a large body of law that is based on public policy statutes of the Bill of Rights contained in the First 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution.
We handle a diversity of civil rights cases, including:
The mission of the Civil Rights Justice Center, PLLC is to create a place where people can seek legal advice, learn their rights, and improve their lives. Read more about our vision here.
We are a multi-faceted law firm and legal resource center providing news, education, information and legal services to people throughout the states of Washington and California. Our clients receive information about their legal rights that enables them to make informed decisions on how best to protect them, and our litigation team stands ready to fight to protect your rights. Civil Rights refers to a large body of law that is based on public policy statutes of the Bill of Rights contained in the First 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution.
We handle a diversity of civil rights cases, including:
- Police misconduct, shootings, and excessive force
- Unlawful searches, seizures, arrests and detentions
- Discrimination based on race, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity/national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion
- Personal injuries
- Hate crimes
- Sexual and racial harassment
- Wrongful terminations
- Mistreatment in prison
- Disability rights and the ADA
- Retaliation
- Family Medical Leave Act
The mission of the Civil Rights Justice Center, PLLC is to create a place where people can seek legal advice, learn their rights, and improve their lives. Read more about our vision here.
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DARRYL PARKER
Darryl Parker is an experienced employment, personal injury, and civil rights attorney who has been practicing law and advocating for the rights of others for over 35 years. Born and raised in New York City, he received his B.A. in political science from Fordham University in the Bronx in 1976. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law where he graduated in 1980.
He was admitted to the California Bar that December and worked until 1984 as co-counsel on numerous cases with the legendary Howard Moore Jr., known throughout the country as the leading scholar on issues of individual liberty.
Darryl has been serving the greater San Francisco Bay area since starting his private practice in 1984 and expanded his practice to Washington upon admission to the Washington State Bar in 2000. He became a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2014 and resides in Seattle with his family, continuing to serve both Washington and California. He created the Civil Rights Justice Center in the spring of 2015.
He has handled numerous appeals since 1983, including several resulting in published opinions.
Published Opinions:
Darryl Parker is an experienced employment, personal injury, and civil rights attorney who has been practicing law and advocating for the rights of others for over 35 years. Born and raised in New York City, he received his B.A. in political science from Fordham University in the Bronx in 1976. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law where he graduated in 1980.
He was admitted to the California Bar that December and worked until 1984 as co-counsel on numerous cases with the legendary Howard Moore Jr., known throughout the country as the leading scholar on issues of individual liberty.
Darryl has been serving the greater San Francisco Bay area since starting his private practice in 1984 and expanded his practice to Washington upon admission to the Washington State Bar in 2000. He became a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2014 and resides in Seattle with his family, continuing to serve both Washington and California. He created the Civil Rights Justice Center in the spring of 2015.
He has handled numerous appeals since 1983, including several resulting in published opinions.
Published Opinions:
STAFF
KARLY CLENDENEN
Karly is a Legal Clerk for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is proudly from Tacoma, Washington. She received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a Specialization in Legal Studies, from Seattle University. Karly now attends Seattle University's School of Law and recently finished her 1L year. Her favorite areas of study have been Contracts and Racial Justice. Her time at CRJC has shown the complexities of the law and how it can be used to achieve equitable justice. She also enjoys teaching and playing golf, when she can afford it.
Karly is a Legal Clerk for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is proudly from Tacoma, Washington. She received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a Specialization in Legal Studies, from Seattle University. Karly now attends Seattle University's School of Law and recently finished her 1L year. Her favorite areas of study have been Contracts and Racial Justice. Her time at CRJC has shown the complexities of the law and how it can be used to achieve equitable justice. She also enjoys teaching and playing golf, when she can afford it.
RACHEL POLLARD
Rachel is a Legal Assistant for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is from Seattle and is finishing her last quarter at the University of Washington pursuing a double major in International Studies and Law, Societies & Justice with a focus in Human Rights. Rachel intends to start law school in the fall of 2019. She is particularly interested in studying social justice and intersectionality. While not in class or working, Rachel enjoys traveling and walking her dog.
Rachel is a Legal Assistant for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is from Seattle and is finishing her last quarter at the University of Washington pursuing a double major in International Studies and Law, Societies & Justice with a focus in Human Rights. Rachel intends to start law school in the fall of 2019. She is particularly interested in studying social justice and intersectionality. While not in class or working, Rachel enjoys traveling and walking her dog.
CORI TINGSTAD
Cori Tingstad is a Legal Assistant for the Civil Rights Justice Center. They grew up in Seattle and are pleased to return having graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in Public Policy Studies and a minor in history. Their BA thesis focused on the history of the Legal Services Corporation in Chicago, so they are particularly excited to engage in civil rights law through their work with the CRJC. Ultimately, Cori plans to apply for and attend law school. In their spare time, they enjoy cooking, photography, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with their wife and dog.
Cori Tingstad is a Legal Assistant for the Civil Rights Justice Center. They grew up in Seattle and are pleased to return having graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in Public Policy Studies and a minor in history. Their BA thesis focused on the history of the Legal Services Corporation in Chicago, so they are particularly excited to engage in civil rights law through their work with the CRJC. Ultimately, Cori plans to apply for and attend law school. In their spare time, they enjoy cooking, photography, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with their wife and dog.
MARTHA GIRMA
Martha is a Legal Assistant and Media Strategist for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Law, Societies and Justice. While an undergrad, Martha interned with us and returned to work here during her gap year before grad school. She's looking forward to a line of work either in public interest or civil rights. In the limited sunny days in Seattle, Martha enjoys spending time outside and staying active.
Martha is a Legal Assistant and Media Strategist for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Law, Societies and Justice. While an undergrad, Martha interned with us and returned to work here during her gap year before grad school. She's looking forward to a line of work either in public interest or civil rights. In the limited sunny days in Seattle, Martha enjoys spending time outside and staying active.
interns
JEANI ATLAS
Jeani is an Intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is a junior at the University of Washington pursuing a double major in Political Science and Law, Societies & Justice. She is a research fellow at UW’s Center for American Politics and Public Policy. Jeani plans to attend law school after graduating to study constitutional law. She is passionate about immigrant rights, prison reform, animal rights, and racial justice. When not working at CRJC or studying, Jeani can be found cooking vegan recipes, binge-watching Grey’s Anatomy or cuddling with her cat, Gatsby
Jeani is an Intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is a junior at the University of Washington pursuing a double major in Political Science and Law, Societies & Justice. She is a research fellow at UW’s Center for American Politics and Public Policy. Jeani plans to attend law school after graduating to study constitutional law. She is passionate about immigrant rights, prison reform, animal rights, and racial justice. When not working at CRJC or studying, Jeani can be found cooking vegan recipes, binge-watching Grey’s Anatomy or cuddling with her cat, Gatsby
MADELINE COKE
Madeline is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is from the San Fransisco Bay Area, but moved to Seattle for school. She is a Junior at the University of Washington double majoring in Political Science and Law, Societies and Justice, and minoring in Human Rights. Madeline hopes to attend law school after graduation. She is passionate about human rights, immigration reform, prison reform and women’s rights. When not working she likes to spend time listening to music or outside, exploring the PNW.
Madeline is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is from the San Fransisco Bay Area, but moved to Seattle for school. She is a Junior at the University of Washington double majoring in Political Science and Law, Societies and Justice, and minoring in Human Rights. Madeline hopes to attend law school after graduation. She is passionate about human rights, immigration reform, prison reform and women’s rights. When not working she likes to spend time listening to music or outside, exploring the PNW.
MACKENZIE TAYLOR
Mackenzie is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is a senior at the University of Washington double majoring in Political Science and Law, Societies, and Justice. After graduation, Mackenzie plans to take some time off school to gain professional experience in a law office before eventually returning to school to study law. She is passionate about civil, human, and women’s rights. When not working she likes spending time with friends and family.
Mackenzie is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is a senior at the University of Washington double majoring in Political Science and Law, Societies, and Justice. After graduation, Mackenzie plans to take some time off school to gain professional experience in a law office before eventually returning to school to study law. She is passionate about civil, human, and women’s rights. When not working she likes spending time with friends and family.
