Civil Rights

Fighting For The Civil Rights Of My Fellow New Yorkers

Based in New York City, Segal Law Firm has experience in a variety of civil rights matters. Our managing partner Matthew Segal has helped to ensure equal justice and civil rights for everyone, regardless of race, religion, background, orientation or beliefs.

If you have been the victim of any of the following civil rights violations, we will fight to get you justice and fair compensation. We have handled cases that have involved:

• • Use of excessive force by law enforcement
  • False arrest and malicious criminal prosecution
  • Cruel and unusual punishment
  • Unreasonable searches and seizures
  • Discrimination based on race, age, sex, religion, or disability
  • Denial of due process in any criminal proceeding
  • Illegal strip search
  • Prison guard abuse
  • Prisoner mistreatment
  • Police brutality
  • Abuse of arrest powers
  • Failure to provide appropriate medical treatment while incarcerated

Get The Compensation That You Are Legally Entitled

If you have been injured by a police officer, prison guard, or other law enforcement official, you may have a right to compensation for your injuries. If you have been detained or charged with a crime in New York we will go to work to protect your rights and interests.

Contact us [link to contact us page] now to learn more about how we can help you or your loved one with their potential civil rights case. There is no risk or obligation. We charge you no legal fees unless we recover money damages for you. Contact us today!