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.
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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
Krithi Basu
Krithi is a Legal Assistant at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She was originally born in India, but has spent most of her life in Sammamish, Washington. She is currently a senior majoring in Bioengineering and minoring in Law, Societies, and Justice at the University of Washington. She recently decided to pursue a career in law after taking a transformative introductory course to law at the end of her sophomore year. Since then, she has joined a professional pre-law fraternity and has attempted to learn about as many legal fields and careers as possible. She is passionate about social justice issues, particularly anti-racism and intersectional feminism, and she hopes to help empower victims of injustice to assert their rights and attain the justice they deserve. In addition to fulfilling her responsibilities at the Civil Rights Justice Center, she is conducting research on the human T-cell response to various pathogens at a research lab in the UW Medicine South Lake Union campus. In her spare time, she enjoys making and listening to playlists, watching horror movies, reading, and going hiking and camping with her friends.
Maddie Wong
Maddie Wong is Legal Assistant at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is originally from the Bay Area, and is currently a junior studying Political Science and Informatics at the University of Washington. Maddie’s interest in law was sparked after taking informative courses on American politics and international human rights which influenced her to dive deeper into matters of civil and human rights. Along with her work at the Civil Rights Justice Center, Maddie is involved in research focused on international and domestic organizations. Outside of her work responsibilities and school, she is active in various student organizations centered around the law and social justice issues. In her free time, Maddie enjoys running, baking, and exploring the new places with her friends.
Krithi is a Legal Assistant at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She was originally born in India, but has spent most of her life in Sammamish, Washington. She is currently a senior majoring in Bioengineering and minoring in Law, Societies, and Justice at the University of Washington. She recently decided to pursue a career in law after taking a transformative introductory course to law at the end of her sophomore year. Since then, she has joined a professional pre-law fraternity and has attempted to learn about as many legal fields and careers as possible. She is passionate about social justice issues, particularly anti-racism and intersectional feminism, and she hopes to help empower victims of injustice to assert their rights and attain the justice they deserve. In addition to fulfilling her responsibilities at the Civil Rights Justice Center, she is conducting research on the human T-cell response to various pathogens at a research lab in the UW Medicine South Lake Union campus. In her spare time, she enjoys making and listening to playlists, watching horror movies, reading, and going hiking and camping with her friends.
Maddie Wong
Maddie Wong is Legal Assistant at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is originally from the Bay Area, and is currently a junior studying Political Science and Informatics at the University of Washington. Maddie’s interest in law was sparked after taking informative courses on American politics and international human rights which influenced her to dive deeper into matters of civil and human rights. Along with her work at the Civil Rights Justice Center, Maddie is involved in research focused on international and domestic organizations. Outside of her work responsibilities and school, she is active in various student organizations centered around the law and social justice issues. In her free time, Maddie enjoys running, baking, and exploring the new places with her friends.
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INTERNS
Ethan Blyn
Ethan is a Legal Intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. He originally hails from Livingston, New Jersey, but moved to Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 7, where lived through high school. Ethan currently resides in Seattle, where he is a Senior at the University of Washington studying Communications with a double minor in Political Science and Law, Societies, & Justice. Ethan grew up in a family of lawyers, but it wasn't his family that drove his fascination for law. Ethan's life-long involvement in summer camp and youth group fostered an enthusiasm for community leadership and advocacy that he still cherishes today. This and his passion for mentorship and helping those without the means to help themselves inspired him to pursue a career in law. When he is not at work or in class, Ethan enjoys visiting his friends around the West Coast, watching classic TV shows, competing in tournaments with his collegiate ultimate frisbee team, and passionately following just about every major sport.
Julia Ge
Julia is a Legal Intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is originally from Seattle, Washington and is currently a senior majoring in International Studies with a specialized focus in Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Peace and Security. Julia's interest in law stems from her passion for social justice, civil rights, anti-racism, and social equity. Through law, she hopes to fight for the underserved and make the world a more just and equitable place. In addition to her work at the Civil Rights Justice Center, she is involved in promoting voting rights and civic engagement through various political organizations and research on issues centered around immigration at the University of Washington. In her free time, Julia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling the world, and watching thriller movies.
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Ethan is a Legal Intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. He originally hails from Livingston, New Jersey, but moved to Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 7, where lived through high school. Ethan currently resides in Seattle, where he is a Senior at the University of Washington studying Communications with a double minor in Political Science and Law, Societies, & Justice. Ethan grew up in a family of lawyers, but it wasn't his family that drove his fascination for law. Ethan's life-long involvement in summer camp and youth group fostered an enthusiasm for community leadership and advocacy that he still cherishes today. This and his passion for mentorship and helping those without the means to help themselves inspired him to pursue a career in law. When he is not at work or in class, Ethan enjoys visiting his friends around the West Coast, watching classic TV shows, competing in tournaments with his collegiate ultimate frisbee team, and passionately following just about every major sport.
Julia Ge
Julia is a Legal Intern at the Civil Rights Justice Center. She is originally from Seattle, Washington and is currently a senior majoring in International Studies with a specialized focus in Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Peace and Security. Julia's interest in law stems from her passion for social justice, civil rights, anti-racism, and social equity. Through law, she hopes to fight for the underserved and make the world a more just and equitable place. In addition to her work at the Civil Rights Justice Center, she is involved in promoting voting rights and civic engagement through various political organizations and research on issues centered around immigration at the University of Washington. In her free time, Julia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling the world, and watching thriller movies.
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