Los Angeles Police Misconduct Lawyer

Too often, we witness the heavy toll that police misconduct takes on the lives of residents and their families in Los Angeles. The trauma inflicted by such incidents can be overwhelming, and the pursuit of justice can seem daunting. After all, police officers are supposed to provide protection and security. How do you hold them accountable when they’re the ones enforcing the laws in our community?

At The Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, we firmly believe that no one, including law enforcement, is above the law. We are committed to holding those responsible for misconduct accountable and to ensuring that victims and their families receive the justice they so rightfully deserve. It is not an easy road to justice. However, with our help, you can hold police officers and law enforcement accountable for what they’ve done.

If you believe that your civil rights have been infringed upon as a result of police misconduct or brutality in Los Angeles, particularly in cities like Long Beach, Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Pomona, Torrance, Compton, Inglewood, West Covina, Norwalk call us today. You deserve justice and someone on your side who can fight for you. Call (818) 347-3333 or complete our confidential contact form today.

Why Choose Our California Police Brutality Attorneys?

California is home to nearly 300,000 attorneys. With seemingly countless lawyers to choose from, why should you choose the California police brutality attorneys at The Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo?

Attorney Dale K. Galipo is an accomplished civil rights attorney who has been representing victims of police misconduct and brutality in California since 1989. He has earned a reputation as one of the top civil rights attorneys in the entire country. He recognizes that “someone has to police the police,” and he fights aggressively to do just that.

More Trial Victories Against the Police Than Any Other Attorney in California

If you want to hold the police accountable for the harm you and your loved ones have suffered, you will rest easier knowing you have Attorney Dale K. Galipo on your side. His success fighting for police misconduct victims and their families sets him apart in Southern California. Here are just some of the cases he’s won for his clients:

• $23.8 million settlement: T. Murillo v. City of Los Angeles (Police Shooting);
• $17 million Jury Verdict: French v. City of Los Angeles (Excessive Force/Police Shooting);
• $5.5 million Jury Verdict: Mears v. City of Los Angeles (Excessive Force/Tasing-Related Death);
• $3 million Jury Verdict: Schroeder v. City of Rialto (Excessive Force/Punches)

What Type of Police Misconduct Cases Do We Handle?

Police misconduct is any inappropriate or illegal action taken by a police officer in connection with their official duties. It can have a devastating impact on victims, both physically and emotionally. It can also erode public trust in law enforcement.

At our Los Angeles law firm, we’ve represented victims and families in a variety of police misconduct cases, including:

• Excessive Use of Force
• Racial Profiling
• False Arrest or Wrongful Detention
• Police Brutality
• Corruption
• Sexual Misconduct
• Evidence Tampering
• False Testimony or Perjury
• Unlawful Search and Seizure
• Failure to Intervene
• Retaliation
• Violation of Miranda Rights

How Much is My Police Misconduct Case Worth?

If the police violated your civil rights, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. The exact amount you could receive depends on the unique circumstances surrounding your incident and the extent of the harm you’ve endured. To assess the potential value of your case, call our law firm. After talking with you and investigating your incident, we can provide you with a more precise estimate of the compensation you can secure through a verdict or settlement. Your rights matter, and we are committed to helping you seek the justice and financial recovery you deserve.

Victims of police misconduct can be awarded a variety of types of compensation, depending on the nature and severity of the misconduct. Some of the most common types of compensation include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.

The amount of compensation that a victim of police misconduct can receive will vary depending on the specific facts of the case. However, jury awards and settlements in police misconduct cases can be significant. We’ve helped some of our clients obtain multi-million dollar verdicts after suffering from police misconduct or brutality.

One of those cases was a 2021 case where we won $17,002,000 for our client after police misconduct (French v. City of Los Angeles, et al.)

Who Can We Hold Accountable for Police Misconduct in Los Angeles?

Holding local police agencies in Los Angeles accountable for police misconduct can be a complex process. That’s why you need a lawyer on your side to ensure that police officers are held to the same standards as other citizens.

At the Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, we can hold various Los Angeles agencies accountable when police misconduct occurs, including:

• Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
• Los Angeles Police Commission
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission
• California Department of Justice
• California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
• Pasadena Police Department
• Santa Monica Police Department
• Inglewood Police Department
• Burbank Police Department
• Glendale Police Department

The specific agency accountable will depend on the nature of the misconduct and the agency that the officer involved in the misconduct works for.

Contact Our Los Angeles Police Misconduct Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, we work tirelessly to protect victims of police misconduct and brutality. We know that victims and their families need someone they can turn to during these dark times. When the police victimize you, you have a right to hold them accountable. No one is above the law. We can hold law enforcement accountable for the trauma you’ve suffered, but you must act quickly. We must investigate the incident and gather evidence before it is lost or destroyed.

The Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo handles police misconduct claims throughout the state of California, and has handled numerous cases in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, Ventura and San Bernardino. Call (818) 347-3333 or fill out our confidential contact form to speak to someone at our office. Together, we can seek justice.