Law FirmLoevy & Loevy
311 N. Aberdeen Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
America's Premier Civil Rights Firm
Loevy & Loevy is one of the most prominent civil rights law firms in the United States, founded by Jon Loevy in Chicago, Illinois. The firm has built a national reputation over more than two decades by taking on the most difficult and high-profile civil rights cases against police departments, municipalities, and government entities across the country. With a team of dedicated civil rights attorneys, Loevy & Loevy has consistently held law enforcement accountable for unconstitutional conduct including excessive force, wrongful arrest, and systemic misconduct.
The firm is particularly well known for its work on wrongful conviction cases, having secured freedom and substantial compensation for dozens of individuals who were wrongfully imprisoned, often as a result of police misconduct, coerced confessions, and suppression of exculpatory evidence. Loevy & Loevy has litigated landmark cases that have resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements against police departments and government agencies, establishing the firm as a national leader in this area of law.
Beyond individual cases, Loevy & Loevy has played a significant role in shaping civil rights law through appellate litigation and by pushing for systemic reforms in law enforcement practices. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, allowing individuals who could not otherwise afford legal representation to pursue justice against powerful government entities. Their attorneys have been recognized repeatedly by legal publications and peer organizations for their excellence and commitment to civil rights advocacy.
Loevy & Loevy maintains its headquarters in Chicago and takes cases from clients across the country, making it one of the few truly national civil rights litigation firms. The firm's impact extends beyond the courtroom through public advocacy, media engagement, and collaboration with civil rights organizations, reinforcing its mission to hold government actors accountable and protect the constitutional rights of all individuals.
Notable Results
- $10.25 million settlement for Davontae Sanford, wrongfully convicted of murder as a teenager after a coerced confession
- $6.5 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case involving Chicago police misconduct and suppression of evidence
- Multi-million dollar verdict against the City of Chicago in an excessive force and wrongful death case
- $8.5 million settlement for a client who spent years in prison due to fabricated evidence by law enforcement
- Numerous seven-figure settlements against municipalities in Illinois and across the country for police brutality and civil rights violations
Key Characteristics
- Loevy & Loevy has secured freedom for dozens of wrongfully convicted individuals and obtained substantial financial compensation on their behalf, making them one of the most successful wrongful conviction firms in the nation.
- The firm litigates exclusively on behalf of plaintiffs in civil rights cases, never representing police departments or government entities, ensuring an unwavering commitment to accountability.
- Loevy & Loevy operates on a contingency fee basis, enabling individuals from all economic backgrounds to pursue civil rights claims against law enforcement without upfront legal costs.
- The firm has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the country, demonstrating a truly national reach in police misconduct and civil rights litigation.
- Attorneys at Loevy & Loevy have argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals and contributed to shaping federal civil rights law through significant appellate decisions.
- The firm has a dedicated team that handles media and public advocacy alongside litigation, amplifying the impact of their cases and pushing for broader systemic reforms in law enforcement.