AttorneyLeroy Maxwell, Jr.
Maxwell Tillman Attorneys at Law
2326 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203
Alabama's Civil Rights Advocate
Leroy Maxwell, Jr. is a Birmingham, Alabama-based civil rights attorney and founding partner of Maxwell Tillman Attorneys at Law, a firm dedicated to representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. With years of experience in civil rights litigation, Maxwell has built a reputation as a tenacious advocate for victims of police misconduct, excessive force, and unlawful government action throughout the state of Alabama and the broader Southeast region.
Maxwell's practice focuses heavily on Section 1983 civil rights claims brought against police officers, sheriff's departments, municipal governments, and other state actors. He has represented clients in cases involving wrongful death at the hands of law enforcement, false arrest, unlawful detention, and brutal use of excessive force. His willingness to challenge powerful government institutions on behalf of marginalized communities has made him one of the more prominent civil rights voices in the Birmingham legal community.
Throughout his career, Maxwell has demonstrated a commitment to holding law enforcement agencies accountable through both litigation and public advocacy. He frequently speaks on issues of police reform, racial justice, and constitutional rights, lending his legal expertise to community discussions about systemic change. His firm, Maxwell Tillman, combines courtroom skill with a mission-driven approach to justice that prioritizes the dignity and rights of every client they serve.
Notable Results
- Williams v. City of Dothan — successfully defeated a Motion to Dismiss in federal court, allowing a police misconduct victim to proceed to discovery
- Dudley v. Gandy — federal civil rights case addressing rights violations in the North District of Alabama
- Go-to firm in Birmingham for families of victims killed or severely injured by police use of excessive force
- Sustained record of suing for medical indifference and physical abuse inside Alabama's state correctional facilities
- Major practice focus challenging pretextual traffic stops used to conduct unconstitutional searches in Black Belt communities
Key Characteristics
- Founding partner of Maxwell Tillman Attorneys at Law, a firm built around civil rights and police accountability litigation in Alabama.
- Regularly litigates Section 1983 federal civil rights claims against law enforcement officers and municipal governments.
- Represents families of individuals killed or injured by police, pursuing justice through both settlement negotiations and courtroom verdicts.
- Known as a vocal public advocate for police reform and racial justice in the Birmingham community.
- Handles cases involving wrongful death, excessive force, false arrest, and other constitutional violations by government actors.