Law FirmThomas H. Roberts
105 Shockoe Slip Suite 'L', Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Virginia's Civil Rights Advocates
Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC is a Richmond, Virginia-based civil rights law firm with a longstanding reputation for holding government entities and law enforcement accountable for constitutional violations. Founded by attorney Thomas H. Roberts, the firm has dedicated its practice to representing individuals whose civil rights have been violated by police officers, correctional officers, and other government actors. The firm operates with a deep commitment to the principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and the Virginia Constitution.
The firm has handled a wide range of civil rights matters including claims of excessive force, unlawful search and seizure, false arrest and imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and violations of due process rights. Thomas H. Roberts and his team have litigated cases in both state and federal courts throughout Virginia, developing significant expertise in Section 1983 civil rights litigation against law enforcement and municipal defendants.
Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC is known for taking on cases that other firms decline, particularly those involving serious injury or death at the hands of law enforcement. The firm has represented clients in high-profile matters involving police brutality and governmental abuse of power, securing meaningful relief for victims and their families. Their work has contributed to increased accountability for law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The firm approaches each case with meticulous preparation and a willingness to take matters to trial when necessary to achieve justice for their clients. Thomas H. Roberts has been recognized within the Virginia legal community for his civil rights work and his dedication to protecting the constitutional rights of individuals against government overreach.
Notable Results
- Decades-long track record of multi-million dollar recoveries
- Made headlines challenging the Virginia Department of ABC in an $8 million retaliatory termination suit (2025)
Key Characteristics
- Has litigated civil rights cases in both Virginia state courts and federal district courts, with particular focus on Section 1983 claims against law enforcement officers and municipalities.
- Represents victims of police excessive force, false arrest, and unlawful detention in cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- The firm has a demonstrated willingness to take civil rights cases to trial rather than accept inadequate settlements, ensuring maximum accountability for government defendants.
- Thomas H. Roberts has built a practice centered on representing individuals and families who have suffered constitutional violations at the hands of law enforcement and other government actors.
- The firm handles cases involving serious bodily injury and wrongful death resulting from police misconduct, providing aggressive representation to victims and surviving family members.