Police Brutality

New York Police Brutality Lawyer

Law enforcement officials have the duty to protect citizens and to act within the confines of the law when dealing with criminal complaints. When police, prison guards and other types of law enforcement officials overstep the limits of their authority, innocent people may be hurt by police brutality. Police brutality is a type of civil rights violations. Victims may be entitled to seek legal action and compensation.

Have you or a loved one been the victim of police brutality? Contact James J. Keefe to arrange a free consultation. For more than 35 years, Attorney Keefe has represented clients based on a foundation of character, competence, courtesy and compassion.

What are types of police brutality?

The law office of James J. Keefe Attorney at Law offers dedicated representation to victims of civil rights violations such as police brutality. The firm uses its knowledge of federal law coupled with a desire to help those injured and affected by police misconduct. Attorney James Keefe can help if you or a loved one has suffered injury or injustice involving the following:

• Excessive force
• Illegal search
• Abuse
• False arrest
• Racial profiling of minority groups

Police brutality can occur in routine stops and arrests, after a pursuit, and in jails, prisons or detention facilities.

People trust that law enforcement, prison guards, state agents and other who are commissioned with ensuring the safety and security of the public will do their duty. People trust that these individuals will refrain from abuse and harmful activity.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of police brutality, contact the law office of James J. Keefe to discuss your options and learn your rights.