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    • San Francisco Constitutional Lawyer

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    Constitutional Law

    The United States Constitution sets the framework for government power and guarantees individual rights and liberties. Constitutional law is a complex and dynamic field that addresses how these foundational principles shape our society.

    Constitutional disputes often involve the delicate balance between government authority and protected individual freedoms. Mr. Braden, a San Francisco constitutional lawyer is actively involved in cases such as:

    • Affirmative Action and Discrimination: Affirmative action programs aim to give opportunities to groups who have faced historical discrimination (based on race, gender, etc.). The conflict is whether these programs actually create unfair discrimination against those not in the favored groups.
    • Freedoms of Speech, Press, and Religion: Does your right to say what you want, publish what you think, and practice your religion outweigh other concerns like safety and preventing harm to others? Where’s the line?
    • Search and Seizure Protections: The police can’t just search your home or take your things without good reason. What restrictions are there on what they can look for and where?
    • Eminent Domain: The government can take your property for public use (like building a highway) but they have to pay you fair value for it. Disputes arise over what’s “public use” and what’s “fair value.”
    • Freedom of Information: Citizens want to see what the government is doing with their tax money. Laws exist to make government records open to the public, but with restrictions for things like national security.
    • Grand Jury Proceedings: A grand jury is a group of citizens who hear evidence in secret and decide if there’s enough for a criminal trial. Debates center on the secrecy of these proceedings and the rights of the accused.

    Mr. Braden possesses a deep understanding of constitutional law and extensive experience litigating these complex disputes. He will passionately advocate for protecting your fundamental rights, whether challenging a law that infringes on your liberties or defending you against government overreach.

    The United States Constitution is the cornerstone of the relationship between the federal and state governments and between individuals and those governments.  Mr. Braden understands this complex area of law, and is actively involved in Constitutional disputes including affirmative action and discrimination, freedoms of speech, press, and religion, search and seizure protections, eminent domain, freedom of information, and grand jury proceedings.

    Contact a San Francisco Constitutional Lawyer at The Law Office of James M. Braden for legal representation today. Let our experience help you.