San Bernardino Police Misconduct & Excessive Force Lawyer

Law enforcement may enforce the law, but they are certainly not above it. If you believe your constitutional rights were violated during an encounter with a police officer, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

The San Bernardino police misconduct and excessive force attorneys at Skapik Law Group think creatively and work diligently when it’s time to keep law enforcement accountable. Police departments and the municipalities that run them are often well-funded. You need attorneys who are not afraid to stand up for your rights.

The Skapik Law Firm is located at 5861 Pine Ave A-1, Chino Hills, CA 91709, between State Route 71 and Butterfield Ranch Road. Call us today at (909) 398-4404 to speak with a police misconduct and excessive force attorney during a free initial consultation.

Clients know to trust The Skapik Law Firm when they are involved in a high-stakes case. Client Kathleen S. writes: “Mark Skapik and company are very professional, capable, skilled and incredibly knowledgeable in many different areas of law. I was especially impressed with their expertise in the courtroom.”

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Distinguished Civil Rights Advocacy

For over 30 years, the Skapik Law Group has stood as a strong advocate for victims of civil rights abuses throughout California. Our attorneys have handled cases ranging from wrongful arrests to excessive force and in-custody deaths – relentlessly pursuing justice and securing numerous multi-million-dollar recoveries on behalf of our clients.

Our reputation for excellence is demonstrated by top ratings on Google and Avvo, along with recognition from respected publications such as the Los Angeles Times and the Daily Journal. At the Skapik Law Group, we blend proven trial experience with a deep commitment to justice, ensuring the constitutional rights of every client are fully protected.

You Can Be Compensated for Police Misconduct and Excessive Use of Force

Police officers may have a right to use force when making an arrest, or protecting themselves, but their rights are not unlimited. The officer is only allowed to use a reasonable amount of force, which is necessary for the specific situation. If the officer has gone too far, they may have violated your civil rights or broken California state law. When that happens, you may be able to hold the police department and the individual officer liable in a civil lawsuit.

Even though police departments across the state have been initiating reforms since 2020, the number of violent incidents continues to rise. To be clear, there are circumstances under which law enforcement can use force. However, police officers are not above the law themselves, and they are required to respect the rights of the people they are sworn to serve and protect.

What Is Police Misconduct?

Police officers may act unconstitutionally during contacts with the public. Some examples of potentially unconstitutional acts by police officers include:

• Wrongful threats of physical violence when it is not necessary
• Excessive Force that is unreasonable in the situation, including deadly force
• Tampering with or planting evidence
• Coercing a confession
• Illegal and warrantless detentions
• Illegal and warrantless entries into a person’s home

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The Officer Does Not Need to Be Charged and Convicted for You to Win

A civil lawsuit is a different matter than any possible criminal charges against the individual police officer. The prosecutor may have declined to press charges against the officer, or they may have been acquitted at trial. The civil and criminal processes are two different matters, and they are largely unrelated to each other. Just because an officer may not have been convicted of a crime for violating your constitutional rights does not mean that you do not have recourse through a civil lawsuit.

Contact a Police Misconduct and Excessive Force Law Firm Serving San Bernardino

If you believe that police violated your civil rights , reach out to the experienced San Bernardino police misconduct and excessive force lawyers at The Skapik Law Firm today. You can schedule a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers by calling us today at (909) 398-4404. We also serve clients in Upland, Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Colton, Redlands, Montclair and throughout San Bernardino County.