Derick E. Konz

Mr. Konz is a partner at Angelo Kilday and Kilduff that specializes in civil rights litigation. He represents law enforcement in civil actions alleging violations of the United States Constitution and state law. Most of his cases involve claims of excessive force, false arrest, deliberate indifference, negligence, and retaliation. He has tried cases as first chair in state and federal court and handled appeals brought in the Ninth Circuit and California Appellate Courts. He also works with the Judicial Council of California representing state court employees including judges of the Superior Court of California.

He is a graduate of St. Mary’s College, worked as a high school math teacher in Stockton for approximately eight years, and attended the night program at McGeorge School of Law. He was admitted to practice in December 2012 and has been representing public entities and law enforcement in civil litigation ever since. He provides training to public entities on case law developments and is more than happy to discuss presenting to your public entity or representation of your public employees.