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Arrests & Policing

Being stopped, questioned by the police and/or arrested can be frightening. If you have been contacted by the police regarding a criminal investigation, you should speak to an attorney who can advise you of your rights before speaking to law enforcement.

How to get help
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Resources

11 total
  • Being Arrested
  • Criminal Court
  • Encounters with the Police
  • Finding a Lawyer
  • Navigating the Juvenile Delinquency Process
  • Police Searches in Shelters
  • Protesting in NYC
  • Someone You Know is Arrested
  • Under 16 and Being Prosecuted
  • Weapons Detection Checkpoints on the Subway
  • Your Miranda Rights

How To Get Help

If you, or someone you know, has been arrested and you have questions about a pending criminal case, contact your attorney or call the Criminal Defense Office in your borough to find out how to get help.

Criminal Defense Offices

Bronx: 718-579-3000
Brooklyn: 718-237-2000
Manhattan: 212-732-5000
Queens: 718-286-2000
Staten Island: 347-422-5333

If you are a youth 17 and under and the police have contacted you about an arrest, or you are a parent/guardian of a youth 17 and under call our Juvenile Rights Practice trial office in your borough and ask to speak to a delinquency supervisor. Like adults, youth have a right to an attorney and may request to consult with an attorney PRIOR to and DURING any police interaction. We do not advise meeting with police without consulting an attorney.

Juvenile Trial Offices

Bronx: 718-579-7900
Brooklyn: 718-237-3100
Manhattan: 212-312-2260
Queens: 718-298-8900
Staten Island: 347-422-5333

Civilian Complaint Review Board

If you feel your rights have been violated by a member of the New York City Police Department you can file a complaint with the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) or by calling 800-341-2272.