Sarah Schielke Secures Record-Breaking Settlements Against Police Misconduct
Colorado Civil Rights Attorney Sarah Schielke Secures Record-Breaking
Settlements Against Police Misconduct
Sarah Schielke, a prominent civil rights
attorney based in Colorado, has made a name for herself by fearlessly taking on
police misconduct cases and securing substantial settlements for her clients.
Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Schielke's path to becoming a
successful lawyer was unconventional. After graduating
from Middlebury College and Boston University School of Law, she moved to
Colorado and started criminal defense and civil rights law practice.
Schielke's unique approach to civil rights
cases has been instrumental in her success. She often shares body camera
footage from her client's cases with the public to draw attention to incidents
of police misconduct. This strategy has proven effective, resulting in
settlements far exceeding the typical amounts awarded in similar cases.
In 2021, Schielke made headlines when she
obtained a $3 million settlement for the family of Karen Garner, a woman with
dementia who a Loveland police officer injured during an
arrest. The release of the body camera footage prompted internal and external
reviews of the incident and the police department, ultimately leading to
criminal charges against two officers involved in the case.
Schielke's success continued in 2022 when she
settled another case against the Idaho Springs Department for a record-breaking
$7 million. The case involved officers who had brutally tased her client in his
own home. Schielke's work has secured justice for her clients and brought attention to the need for police reform and
accountability.
Throughout her career, Schielke has faced
challenges and adversity, but she remains committed to fighting for the rights
of those who have been wronged by law enforcement. Her courage and
determination to fix the wrongs she sees, even in the face of powerful
opposition, have become her guiding principles.
Schielke's struggles, including the loss of
her father to cancer early in her legal career, have shaped her approach to
life and her work. She believes in the fundamental goodness of people and
strives to make the world a better place, one case at a time.
As Schielke continues to take on high-profile civil rights cases, her impact on
the legal landscape in Colorado and beyond is undeniable. Her dedication to
justice, innovative strategies, and unwavering commitment to her clients have
established her as a formidable force in the fight against police misconduct.
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