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John Holland

Holland, Holland Edwards & Grossman, LLC

1437 High St., Denver, Colorado, 80218

Civil Rights and Police Accountability Advocate

John Holland is a civil rights attorney with a focus on police misconduct, excessive force, and constitutional violations committed by law enforcement and government entities. With years of litigation experience, Holland has represented individuals and families who have suffered harm at the hands of police officers and government officials, pursuing accountability through the federal and state court systems.

Holland's practice emphasizes Section 1983 civil rights claims, which allow victims of police brutality and unconstitutional conduct to seek redress in federal court. His work has addressed issues including unlawful searches and seizures, wrongful arrests, excessive and deadly force, and violations of due process rights. He has litigated cases against municipal police departments and individual officers.

Holland is known for his commitment to underrepresented clients who have limited access to legal resources and for taking on cases that challenge systemic misconduct within law enforcement agencies. His approach combines thorough investigation, expert witness coordination, and aggressive courtroom advocacy to hold government actors accountable for constitutional violations.

Notable Results

  • Consistently recovers six- and seven-figure settlements for families of individuals who suffered catastrophic injury or death while in custody
  • Currently leading multiple 2026 filings against Colorado county jails for systemic medical failures

Key Characteristics

  • Has litigated civil rights cases in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois for multiple decades, establishing a deep record in Section 1983 claims against law enforcement.
  • Focuses exclusively on representing plaintiffs in civil rights and police misconduct matters, consistently opposing government and municipal defendants.
  • Known for pursuing cases involving excessive force and unlawful police conduct resulting in serious injury or death to clients.
  • Has represented numerous clients in cases against the Chicago Police Department and other Illinois law enforcement agencies.
1437 High St., Denver, Colorado, 80218