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.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON CIVIL RIGHTS NEWS,
INFORMATION, EVENTS, AND CALLS TO ACTION
SIGN UP
READ LAST MONTH'S NEWSLETTER HERE
INFORMATION, EVENTS, AND CALLS TO ACTION
SIGN UP
READ LAST MONTH'S NEWSLETTER HERE
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 graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in International Studies and Law, Societies & Justice with a focus in Human Rights. Rachel will attend Seattle University's School of Law in the fall. 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 graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in International Studies and Law, Societies & Justice with a focus in Human Rights. Rachel will attend Seattle University's School of Law in the fall. 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
LEAH McFARLAND-BENNETT
Leah is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She grew up in Seattle, and is currently a senior at the University of Washington. She is double majoring in Law, Society, and Justice, and International Studies: Latin America and Caribbean, and minoring in Human Rights. She has studied abroad in Rome, Italy taking the course The Rights of the Individual: Italy, the United States, and Europe, as well as the in Buenos Aires, Argentina taking the course Political Landscapes of Argentina: Neoliberalism and the Struggle for Alternatives. Both of these study abroad course have enriched her understanding of civil rights around the world, and in the United States. She intends to attend grad school, and she is will be taking few years off school. She loves walks around Greenlake, Golden Gardens, Magnuson, and Discovery Park. She is excited to make a positive impact on the world.
Leah is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She grew up in Seattle, and is currently a senior at the University of Washington. She is double majoring in Law, Society, and Justice, and International Studies: Latin America and Caribbean, and minoring in Human Rights. She has studied abroad in Rome, Italy taking the course The Rights of the Individual: Italy, the United States, and Europe, as well as the in Buenos Aires, Argentina taking the course Political Landscapes of Argentina: Neoliberalism and the Struggle for Alternatives. Both of these study abroad course have enriched her understanding of civil rights around the world, and in the United States. She intends to attend grad school, and she is will be taking few years off school. She loves walks around Greenlake, Golden Gardens, Magnuson, and Discovery Park. She is excited to make a positive impact on the world.
MANJEET KAUR
Manjeet is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is currently a second-year student at the University of Washington, majoring in Law, Societies & Justice with a Human Rights minor. She is originally from Portland, OR and has enjoyed getting to know the Seattle area over the past few years. Manjeet is interested in the way social movements have been able to shape the law historically and how marginalized groups can work to reclaim formal legal systems in pursuit of progress. She hopes to attend law school one day and ultimately practice civil/human rights law. In her free time, Manjeet enjoys finding new music, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Manjeet is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is currently a second-year student at the University of Washington, majoring in Law, Societies & Justice with a Human Rights minor. She is originally from Portland, OR and has enjoyed getting to know the Seattle area over the past few years. Manjeet is interested in the way social movements have been able to shape the law historically and how marginalized groups can work to reclaim formal legal systems in pursuit of progress. She hopes to attend law school one day and ultimately practice civil/human rights law. In her free time, Manjeet enjoys finding new music, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
