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Stritmatter Kessler Koehler MooreLaw Firm

Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore

Fighting for Justice Against Power

Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore is a prominent plaintiffs' civil rights and personal injury law firm based in Hoquiam, Washington, with decades of experience holding government entities and law enforcement agencies accountable for misconduct and abuse of power. The firm has built a distinguished reputation across the Pacific Northwest for its tenacious advocacy on behalf of individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by police officers, correctional officers, and other government officials.

The firm's civil rights practice encompasses a broad range of cases involving excessive force, unlawful detention, false arrest, malicious prosecution, and wrongful death at the hands of law enforcement. Attorneys at the firm have litigated landmark civil rights matters in both state and federal courts, earning significant verdicts and settlements that have compelled reforms within law enforcement agencies throughout Washington State. Their work reflects a deep commitment to systemic accountability alongside individual client representation.

Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore has been recognized among the most respected plaintiffs' firms in Washington, with attorneys holding memberships in prestigious legal organizations including the Washington State Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. The firm combines extensive trial experience with sophisticated legal strategy to pursue justice for victims of police brutality, wrongful incarceration, and government overreach, making it a go-to resource for individuals who have suffered serious civil rights violations in the region.

Notable Results

  • $10 million settlement for peaceful protesters against the City of Seattle
  • $5.9 million settlement for the family of Enosa EJ Strickland shot in the back of the head while pinned down

Key Characteristics

  • The firm has successfully litigated civil rights cases against Washington State law enforcement agencies in both federal and state courts for over three decades.
  • Attorneys at the firm have represented families of individuals killed or seriously injured by police officers, securing accountability through civil litigation.
  • The firm is known for taking on difficult and complex civil rights cases that other attorneys decline, including cases involving systemic patterns of police misconduct.
  • Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore combines deep local knowledge of Washington courts with sophisticated constitutional law expertise to maximize outcomes for civil rights clients.
  • The firm's attorneys are active members of civil rights and plaintiffs' bar associations, regularly contributing to the advancement of civil rights law in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Decades of experience litigating civil rights and police misconduct cases in Washington State and beyond
  • Active members of the Washington State Association for Justice and American Association for Justice
  • Recognized by peers as among Washington's leading plaintiffs' civil rights litigation firms
  • Committed to holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations
  • Handles complex Section 1983 federal civil rights claims against municipal and county law enforcement agencies