NYC Police Brutality Attorney
Holding Law Enforcement Accountable in New York City
Law enforcement exists to protect citizens, but when police cross the line and abuse their power, victims deserve justice. In New York City, acts of excessive force, false arrest, racial profiling, and wrongful detention happen too often. At Hughes Law, we are dedicated to fighting police misconduct and defending your civil rights against unlawful state action.
Police Misconduct in NYC: You Have Rights
Police officers do not have carte blanche to ignore constitutional limits. When force is used unreasonably, or arrests and detentions are made without lawful justification, those actions can violate both federal and state law.
Whether your case involves a violent encounter during an arrest, an unlawful stop or search, or a detention without cause, our firm assesses every angle to see how officers may be held accountable.
Common forms of police misconduct include:
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Excessive Force: using more force than necessary under the circumstances
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False Arrest / Wrongful Arrest: arresting you without probable cause
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Unlawful Search & Seizure: entering or searching your person, home, or belongings without valid warrant or justification
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Racial Profiling & Discrimination: targeting individuals based on race, ethnicity, religion, or protected characteristics
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Unlawful Detention / False Imprisonment: holding you past a legal justification
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Misuse of Tasers, Pepper Spray, or other weapons
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Civil Rights Violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
You don’t have to merely suffer in silence. There are serious legal steps you can take.
Contact Evan Hughes
How We Help Victims of Police Brutality in NYC
Our law firm offers experienced, aggressive representation in civil rights cases involving police misconduct, including both state-level and federal claims. We will:
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Investigate thoroughly: Collect video evidence, witness statements, medical records, and bodycam footage
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Analyze legal claims: Evaluate which federal and New York state statutes or constitutional provisions were violated
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File civil actions: Pursue lawsuits under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, state tort claims, and applicable local laws
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Negotiate or litigate: Push for full compensation, injunctive relief, or systemic change
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Seek damages: For physical injury, emotional harm, pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and punitive damages
We also ensure your case is preserved properly (deadlines, proper notice to municipalities, and insurance carriers).
Why Work with Hughes Law in NYC
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Local expertise: We understand NYC’s oversight agencies: NYPD Internal Affairs, CCRB (Civilian Complaint Review Board), NY State Attorney General oversight, and the federal courts
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Civil & constitutional law experience: We combine criminal defense insight with civil rights litigation skill
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Relentless advocacy: We don’t shy away from taking on powerful institutions
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Personalized attention: Victim rights and justice are at the center of our work
Don’t Wait, Statutes of Limitation Apply
Civil rights claims carry strict filing deadlines in New York and federal jurisdictions. If you wait too long, you may lose the right to bring suit. Act quickly to preserve your claim.
If you or a loved one has been subjected to police brutality or misconduct in New York City, contact Hughes Law now for a confidential evaluation. We serve clients across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island.
