Jail Death Attorneys: Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C.

Law Offices of Dean Malone is dedicated to providing expert legal representation to families of jail detainees who died from jail neglect. Our experienced team is committed to seeking justice and fair compensation, with a strong focus on advocating for the rights of those neglected or injured.

As a leading jail death attorney, Dean Malone and his team have a proven track record of understanding the complexities of these cases and successfully holding responsible parties accountable for their actions. Whether it's inadequate medical care, attacks by other jail inmates, suicide, or intentional mistreatment by jailers or jail medical staff, we are relentless in our pursuit of justice for our clients.

At Law Offices of Dean Malone, we don't just prioritize personalized attention and open communication with our clients; we embody it. We recognize that every case is unique, and we adapt our approach to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual we represent. Our unwavering dedication to our clients has earned us a reputation for excellence and integrity in the legal community, but it's also a testament to our commitment to your case.

In The News

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Attorney Dean Malone Comments to Media about Attorney General Ruling Finding that Only Jail Deaths Occurring on Jail Premises Require Independent Investigations

Texas Attorney General Limits Independent Investigations of Jail Deaths — Dean Malone Responds
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion finding that county jails are required to seek independent investigations of inmate deaths only if the death occurs within the physical confines of the jail — meaning deaths that happen shortly after transport to a hospital or ambulance may not trigger that outside scrutiny under state statute. The opinion interprets the phrase “death of a prisoner in a county jail” narrowly, a shift with major implications for transparency and accountability in custodial deaths across the state.

Dean Malone criticized the decision as unfortunate and problematic, warning it creates a loophole that allows counties to avoid independent investigations simply by moving a dying prisoner off jail property. He explained that counties could now transport seriously ill detainees offsite before death to circumvent independent review — a tactic his firm has repeatedly seen in wrongful-death and jail-neglect cases. Malone emphasized that this interpretation undermines accountability and state reporting efforts, and urged legislative or regulatory action to fix the law so that all custodial deaths receive meaningful outside investigation.

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Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss El Paso County Jail Death Case

A federal judge has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit against El Paso County to move forward, denying the county’s request to dismiss or delay claims arising from the 2023 death of Jesus Torres inside the El Paso County Jail. Torres, 57, was allegedly beaten to death by six other inmates in an assault captured on jail surveillance video, yet no staff intervened and his body reportedly remained undiscovered for hours.

Represented by constitutional rights attorney Dean Malone, Torres’ family alleges systemic failures in inmate supervision and welfare checks. Following the incident, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards found the jail out of compliance. Malone called the death “a travesty and easily preventable,” stating the family is relieved the case will proceed as they seek accountability for the jail’s failures.

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Our Law Firm Files Wrongful Death Suit Against DeWitt County for Failure to Provide Medical Care

The Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against DeWitt County, alleging that 34-year-old Trey Kaiser died in April 2024 after being denied medical care while showing obvious signs of drug withdrawal. Despite deputies’ initial decision to take him to a hospital, staff never allowed him out of the patrol car, and he was instead booked directly into jail. Over the weekend, jailers noted Kaiser’s deteriorating condition but failed to seek medical attention until he was found unresponsive on Sunday. The facility reportedly had no nurse on duty that weekend.

Attorney Dean Malone called the death “inexcusable,” emphasizing the urgent need for Texas jails to take inmate medical crises seriously and ensure proper healthcare oversight.  Here is a link to another news story about the lawsuit – https://victoriaadvocate.com/2025/12/06/family-files-federal-suit-against-dewitt-county-after-man-dies-in-jail/

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Second Jailer in Our Firm’s Tarrant County Case Resolves Criminal Charges

A second former Tarrant County jailer has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay $250,000 in restitution after admitting to falsifying cell checks in the 2020 death of Javonte Myers, who died from a seizure disorder while in custody. Civil rights attorney Dean Malone, who represented Myers’ mother in her federal lawsuit, noted that criminal prosecutions of jailers are rare but necessary to highlight accountability within Texas jail systems.

While the county settled the Myers case in 2023 for $1 million, Malone emphasized that systemic change requires leadership accountability, not just the punishment of low-level employees. He continues to represent families in multiple Tarrant County jail death cases, including that of Georgia Kay Baldwin, underscoring ongoing concerns about neglect, understaffing, and inadequate mental health care in county jails.

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Jail Neglect Attorney Dean Malone Quoted in Article About Mental Health Issues in Jails

Dallas civil rights attorney Dean Malone was quoted in a KERA News report examining mental health care in Texas jails and a $30 million state grant to expand competency restoration services. Malone represented the family of Georgia Baldwin, who died in the Tarrant County Jail in 2021 while waiting for mental health treatment.

Malone said jails have an obligation to ensure that individuals with severe mental illness receive proper care, including monitoring of basic needs like eating and drinking. He emphasized that incarceration is often an inappropriate setting for people experiencing serious mental health crises — a failure that continues to highlight systemic issues across Texas jails.

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New Media Coverage of Our Law Firm’s Third Water Intoxication Jail Death Case Against Dallas County

The Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. represents the family of Spencer Swearnger, a 52-year-old man who died from water intoxication while in custody at the Dallas County Jail in 2023. The civil rights lawsuit claims the county failed to implement safety measures or provide proper supervision, despite knowing of previous jail deaths caused by excessive water intake among mentally ill detainees.

Attorney Dean Malone stated that this marks the third Dallas County jail death lawsuit involving water intoxication since 2020, underscoring an ongoing lack of training and policy reform. He emphasized that the jail should have taken basic precautions, such as water shut-off valves and closer observation for at-risk inmates, to prevent another avoidable tragedy.

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