Katon.Law

Katon.Law is an Oakland, California civil rights law firm representing plaintiffs whose constitutional and civil rights have been violated. The firm handles matters involving police misconduct and brutality, prisoners’ rights, racial profiling, religious liberty, immigrants’ rights, and free speech. Its practice is built around strategic litigation against government agencies, law enforcement bodies, corporations, and other institutions when alleged abuses of power have caused serious harm or infringed protected rights.

Katon.Law brings extensive trial and appellate experience to civil rights disputes in state and federal courts. The firm’s work draws on more than 25 years of litigation experience, including more than 15 years focused on civil rights matters. Its cases have included challenges involving discriminatory law enforcement practices, unconstitutional surveillance, restrictions on religious freedom, immigration-related profiling, and First Amendment violations, with advocacy extending from trial courts to federal appellate proceedings.

Katon.Law has handled more than 15 trials and numerous appeals, including arguments before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits. The firm has helped clients obtain millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts and has pursued significant matters involving government misconduct and institutional discrimination. Its experience also includes impact litigation developed through prior leadership roles with civil rights organizations addressing racial profiling, immigrants’ rights, religious freedom, and police practices.

Katon.Law emphasizes careful case preparation, creative legal strategy, and strong courtroom advocacy for people challenging powerful institutions. The firm’s civil rights work is informed by experience in nonprofit advocacy, private litigation, and federal government service. Attorney Glenn Katon has received professional recognition including Super Lawyers selections and an AV Preeminent rating. From its Oakland office, the firm continues to represent clients seeking accountability, compensation, and protection of fundamental constitutional and civil rights.