Washington D.C. Police Brutality Attorneys

Maryland Victim of Excessive Police Force Lawyers

If you have suffered serious bodily injury or have experienced the wrongful death of a loved one as the result of police brutality, look to our experienced attorneys at the office of Schultz & Trombly, PLLC. We are well versed in the laws governing the use of excessive force and other types of misconduct. Our legal team can help you understand your rights and explore the options you have if those rights have been violated by a police officer.

• Though they are entrusted with the enforcement of the law, police officers must abide by an established set of guidelines when dealing with suspects and other individuals. A police officer may not use excessive force in arresting or restraining an individual. Civil and human rights still remain even though you may be charged with a crime.

• According to the law, an officer is only allowed to use physical force as needed to control a situation. If an individual is compliant with police requests and directions, no physical force should be applied since there is calm and control of the situation.

• We are dedicated to ensuring that your claims are not ignored. Many complaints are tossed aside and not taken seriously, as if the accuser is lying about the situation. Unfortunately, a great deal of victims of police brutality and other misconduct, such as racial profiling, did not commit any crime. Our office represents individuals who have been arrested and experienced police misconduct, as well as people who are police misconduct victims and were not arrested or had anything to do with the situation in the first place.

Our lawyers work with clients who have police brutality claims in Washington, D.C., Baltimore City, throughout Maryland including Prince George's County, and, with the assistance of local counsel, in Virginia and other jurisdictions. Contact us to set up a free initial consultation with one of our firm's attorneys.