Cleveland Unlawful Force Lawyer
Law enforcement officials perform an essential service to our communities, and they put themselves in harm's way every day to ensure our safety. Theirs is a dangerous job that regularly involves dealing with unpredictable and potentially violent criminal suspects. While some amount of force may be appropriate in their dealings with certain people, the law is clear with regard to the limits on their authority to use it. When they step beyond that limit, it becomes a violation of the person's rights.
Contact us for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been the victim of excessive or unlawful force by a law enforcement official.
There is no excuse for excessive force by police. Our attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of victims and seeking the full measure of compensation allowable under the law when those rights are violated. In addition to protecting the rights of the victims who have been harmed, our attorneys also strive to ensure that law enforcement officials are held accountable to the law they were sworn to uphold. — Partner Nicholas A. DiCello
At Spangenberg Shibley & Liber, our Ohio excessive force lawyers provide dedicated representation to clients throughout the state who have been the victims of excessive force by a law enforcement official. These are extremely complex cases because the law allows for law enforcement officials to use force when appropriate, and a compelling argument must be made in order to prove that the level of force was excessive. Our extensive background with these matters allows us to take a very strategic, results-oriented approach to your case.
Handling the Most Extreme Excessive and Unlawful Force Cases
We focus this area of our practice on the most egregious excessive force claims where the victim has suffered serious physical injury or has been subjected to particularly cruel abuse by law enforcement officials, including, but not limited to the following:
- Police battery
- Unwarranted use of a Taser
- Excessive use of pepper spray or tear gas
- Prison guard abuse
- Wrongful shootings
We understand how intimidating it can be to consider a lawsuit against a government entity, especially one against the police department or another law enforcement division. It is important to understand that no one is above the law and that the people who break it need to be held accountable. When you hire our firm, we will be there with you at every step, constantly working to ensure that your rights are protected.
Experienced, Sophisticated, Reputable
Spangenberg Shibley & Liber is among the most respected civil rights law firms in Ohio and in the United States. Our attorneys have the experience, the skill and the commitment to successfully resolve your police brutality claim. We are prepared to represent you against any government entity whose law enforcement agency has overstepped its authority with regard to the use of force. Our law firm's extensive experience with excessive force cases puts us in a uniquely strong position to help you.
Free Consultation • Contingency Fees • Spanish and Ukrainian Interpreters
Our lawyers offer free, confidential consultations to determine whether your excessive and unlawful force claim has merit. Please contact us as soon as possible to avoid deadlines that may exclude you from pursuing damages. We handle all police misconduct cases on a contingency basis, so if we tell you that you have a legitimate claim, be assured that we are prepared to move forward without charging you any attorneys' fees. We will only charge you a fee if we win.
Remember, if you have a claim, there is most likely a statute of limitations clock running, after which you won't have the right to file a lawsuit. Protect your rights by contacting us today or calling us at (888) 633-0360.
