THE CIVIL RIGHTS JUSTICE CENTER, PLLC
We area 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 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:
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
Anna Michel
Anna began working as a Legal Assistant at the Civil Rights Justice Center in September of 2015. She graduated from the Community, Environment, and Planning program at the University of Washington in the Spring of 2015 where she focused her studies on social justice and public policy. While not at CRJC, Anna attends carpentry school through Seattle Central Community College, goes for long bike rides, volunteers to do people’s taxes, and works as a waitress. She is passionate about civic engagement and civil rights law and is eager to continue participating in CRJC's growing role as a community legal resource center.
Rachelle Stefanski
Rachelle is a Legal Assistant for the Civil Rights Justice Center and is currently a 3L part-time evening student at Seattle University School of Law. Rachelle completed her undergraduate degree at Elmhurst College and taught for several years before joining the CRJC. She is passionate about issues regarding the LGBT community, prison reform, and the juvenile justice system. She enjoys working with clients and is excited to be a part of CRJC and helping it fulfill its mission. Rachelle enjoys powerlifting to relieve the stress of long hours spent studying in the library.
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.
Olivia Gee
Originally from Oakland, California, Olivia is a Legal Assistant and Media Strategist for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She graduated way back in 2016 from the University of Washington's Law, Societies, & Justice program and she is passionate about public policy, intersectional feminism, and the Golden State Warriors. She's enthusiastic about the CRJC's role as an educational legal resource center and enjoys managing its blog and social media presence. She plans to attend Berkeley Law this fall to study racial justice, political representation, and constitutional law.
Olivia Wiebe
Olivia is a recent graduate of the University of Washington, and majored in Law, Societies, and Justice with a minor in Classical Studies. Being an LSJ major helped her to better understand important social justice issues within the legal system, and she looks forward to pursuing these newfound interests by attending law school. She hopes that her role as a legal assistant with CRJC will help her better understand the practical aspects of civil rights law, as she is hoping to work in this field in the future. Aside from her legal interests in individual rights and racial justice, she also enjoys traveling and attending sporting events, especially Husky and Seahawks games.
mADALAINE mISHLER
Madalaine is a Legal Assistant for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is from Terre Haute, Indiana and moved to the Seattle area in December 2016 for Graduate School. Madalaine has a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana State University and is currently going to graduate school at Western Seminary. Madalaine is passionate about creating lasting ways to make an impact on the lives of the homeless and making a positive impact on affordable housing issues in Seattle, which she intends to pursue in a career after graduation. While she is not working at CRJC, Madalaine enjoys playing pinball, reading graphic novels, and watching Marvel Superhero movies.
Kevin Morris
Kevin is an Office Administrator for the Civil Rights Justice Center. He is from Seattle, Washington. Kevin is highly educated with a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Washington and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. He also has a Masters in Psychology from Bradley University and Doctorate in Psychology from Indiana State University. Kevin enjoys working at CRJC because the cases are interesting and his coworkers are very friendly. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys listening to music and watching sports. Kevin loves to watch basketball, especially the Golden State Warriors.
Interns
Rachel Pollard
Rachel is an Intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is from Seattle and is finishing her last quarter 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's particularly interested in studying social justice and intersectionality. While not in class or working, Rachel enjoys traveling and walking her dog.
Saehee Kwak
Saehee is an intern for the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is from Pocheon, Korea and moved to Olympia, WA in 2011. She is currently in Seattle, working towards her Bachelor's Degree in Law, Societies, and Justice at University of Washington. Saehee is very passionate about protecting the rights of minorities that are often ignored or forgotten. Outside of working at CRJC, she enjoys cooking and practicing Taekwondo.
Jeani Atlas
Jeani is an Intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is a Junior at the University of Washington double majoring 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, Jeani can be found binge-watching Grey’s Anatomy or cuddling with her cat, Gatsby.
Eva Estrada Campos
Eva is an intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is from Beaufort, South Carolina and moved to Seattle two point five years ago. She is a fourth year student pursuing a BFA in Playwriting and Directing at Cornish College of the Arts. Her time at arts school has inspired her to become a social activist hence her newfound interest in civil rights and legislative justice. Her primary focuses are immigration reform, Trans/LGBTQ justice and Human Rights. She plans on going to Law school after graduating and eventually running for political office. When not interning or working her two other jobs Eva likes to sleep, read books about Enlightenment, and go to the beach.
