Police misconduct
When the state abuses its power, we hold it accountable.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.
How we fight it.
- Legal action
- At Lee & Godshall-Bennett LLP, we don’t treat police abuse as isolated or accidental — it’s part of a broader pattern of state violence that demands a forceful legal response. We represent individuals whose rights have been violated by law enforcement through excessive force, false arrest, illegal searches, and other abuses of power. We bring strategic litigation, grounded in deep experience with civil rights law, to hold officers and agencies accountable.
- Investigating misconduct
- We conduct comprehensive investigations to uncover what happened and preserve evidence before it’s concealed or erased. We examine every detail — body camera footage, witness accounts, internal reports — and prepare each case as if trial is inevitable. We collaborate closely with clients and their families to understand the full impact and develop a legal strategy tailored to the facts.
- Full-scope representation
- We stay engaged from day one through every stage of your case. That means consistent communication, realistic guidance, and legal action that doesn’t stall when things get difficult. We handle all aspects of your claim — from filing formal complaints to navigating oversight bodies to litigating in federal court — with clarity, precision, and persistence.
Why it works.
- Experienced litigators
- Proven track record bringing claims against police departments and government agencies.
- Strategic, fact-driven
- Every case is built on a thorough investigation and tailored legal analysis.
- Client-focused
- We prioritize your goals, your needs, and your recovery — not just the legal outcome.
- Clear, candid
- You’ll get regular updates, honest assessments, and straightforward answers.
- Relentless in the work
- We don’t ease up under pressure — and we don’t stop when the case gets hard.
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Tell us what you are up against, and we will tell you plainly whether and how we can help.