The Law Offices of Elliot Green

Defense Against Police Brutality and False Arrest in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, NY

Police officers are responsible for keeping our streets safe and free of crime and violence. They are charged with protecting communities from those who would do it harm and with upholding the rights of the innocent. Unfortunately, there are times when the crime that is committed is done at the hands of those who have vowed to serve and protect us. The use of excessive force during an arrest as been an issue in New York for decades. Although some arrests necessitate the use of elevated force, many times, officers cross the line and beat, tase or even shoot individuals while making an arrest.

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Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Courts in Brooklyn

Domestic violence is a serious problem that affects far too many New York City families. Families can be affected by actual occurrences of violence as well as by false allegations that are often used in an attempt to gain leverage in divorce proceedings. In recent years, domestic violence and divorce have been handled in one court rather than in separate criminal courts and family law courts. The matters are now handled in integrated domestic violence (IDV) court.

As a Manhattan order of protection attorney, I represent victims of domestic violence and people who have been falsely accused of domestic violence. I will listen to your side of the story and stand by your side — no matter what side of the story you are on.

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Criminal and Domestic Violence Lawyers in Brooklyn, NY

Seeking Legal Help for a Criminal Charge

While a criminal charge can range in severity depending on whether the incident was classified as a misdemeanor or felony, punishments can be as harsh as paying thousands of dollars in fines to being placed on home arrest to being sent to prison. When an individual has been accused of a crime, their lives as they know it can be turned upside down, as well as those of their loved ones. As an experienced criminal law attorney in Brooklyn, Elliot Green understands the severity of a charge and knows that beating it is imperative to the future of his clients. If you turn to Mr. Green with your case, you can expect nothing short of superior legal assistance from an attorney that values your interests.

Elliot Green does everything in his power to ensure your charges are diminished or even completely wiped out. There is no case too small or too big for Mr. Green to take on, so when you solicit his help, you can trust that you will have a committed criminal lawyer on your side who makes you the top priority.

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