FALSE ARREST LAWYER

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Sameer Chopra
Sameer Chopra, managing partner and personal injury attorney at Chopra & Nocerino, LLP in Garden City, NY

Sameer Chopra is a founding partner at our firm and a successful trial lawyer with 17 years of experience standing up to large corporations, government entities, and wealthy landlords on behalf of injured individuals. He is a true New Yorker and recognized as one of the Nation’s Top One Percent of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. 

He was recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2017-2019 and then became a Super Lawyer from 2020 to present. He was also recognized as the 2021 Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Lawyers and was selected by Top Attorneys in North America as a distinguished Exclusive Presidents Circle Attorney for his continued excellence within the legal community.  Sameer has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts, including significant verdicts against the City of New York and/or their affiliated agencies, and independent insurance carriers.

Content Last Updated:   April 23, 2024

When Police Make Mistakes We Will Protect Your Rights

If you have been the target of false imprisonment. unlawful detention or malicious prosecution, it is important to protect your rights as vigorously and as quickly as possible. You cannot simply trust that things will work out; you could end up behind bars for something you did not do or because a police officer failed to follow proper procedure when making the arrest. That is not fair, and your life should not be turned upside down because of someone else’s mistake. At Chopra & Nocerino, LLP, we represent clients who have been falsely arrested.

Fighting The Charges

Officers who make false arrests are generally not eager to admit error and change course. You will likely have to sue an officer, a police department or even, in some cases, the FBI. Our firm knows how to fight these cases and will use all the resources available to us to build a strong and convincing case on your behalf. Innocent people should not have to live behind bars. You should not have to live out the consequences of someone else’s error. If you have been arrested under false pretenses, it is vital that you reach out to us as soon as possible to protect your rights and your future.

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