{"id":1425,"date":"2016-05-24T18:43:54","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T18:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/?post_type=practice_areas&#038;p=1425"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:51:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:51:34","slug":"police-brutality-abuse","status":"publish","type":"practice_areas","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/personal-injury\/police-brutality-and-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington DC Police Brutality Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holding Police Accountable in Washington DC, MD &amp; VA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Law enforcement officers have an undeniably difficult job in our nation\u2019s capital. This is no excuse for the physical and verbal abuse they sometimes inflict on our citizenry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The police brutality attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC are proud to represent victims of police abuse and brutality in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Law enforcement officers are not above the law. When they use excessive or unjustifiable tactics, they must be held accountable and made responsible for any damages that result from their behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You\u2019ve Been a Victim of Policy Brutality:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-red\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Qualifies as Police Brutality in DC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Police brutality is use of excessive force resulting in catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death to the person being arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police brutality can manifest in several ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Threats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intimidation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acts of physical violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-speed chases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shooting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unjustifiable force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>False arrests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police misconduct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil rights violations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The lawyers at The Cochran Firm DC are proud to represent victims of police abuse. Law enforcement officers are not above the law. When they use excessive or unjustifiable tactics, they must be held accountable and made responsible for any damages that result from their behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Our Washington DC Police Brutality Lawyers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cochran Firm was founded by Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. on the principle that ordinary citizens deserved aggressive and tireless representation. Mr. Cochran had a vision that his law firm would both seek justice for victims of powerful organizations and seek real reform in the legal code. As such, all 25 branches of The Cochran Firm have skilled, dedicated attorneys who focus exclusively on a select number of the most serious cases and who relentlessly battle powerful wrongdoers on behalf of everyday people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC are honored to carry on Mr. Cochran\u2019s legacy. We seek not only to get you the maximum compensation you are due in these cases but \u2013 in some cases \u2013 to set precedent for stricter regulations against abuses of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are entirely devoted to the rights of victims.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were seriously injured from police brutality or abuse in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia or Maryland, please contact the experienced police brutality attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC to schedule a free consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cochran Firm DC provides legal representation throughout the greater Washington metropolitan region. Our police brutality attorneys serve clients in the following communities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Georgetown (DC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capitol Hill (DC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bethesda, MD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver Spring, MD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rockville, MD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baltimore, MD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College Park, MD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arlington, VA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alexandria, VA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairfax, VA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reston, VA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tysons, VA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":1629,"menu_order":225,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Washington DC Police Brutality Lawyer | The Cochran Firm","_seopress_titles_desc":"If police violated your rights, you need an experienced advocate. Our Washington DC police brutality lawyers are here to help. 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