Police and Jail Abuse
Constitutional rights in the criminal justice system
Zisser Law brings special expertise in addressing police abuse and abuse in jails and prisons, as well as other conditions of confinement.
Corrections and conditions of confinement
Mr. Zisser’s experience includes reviewing jails and prisons, as well as psychiatric hospitals, as an attorney with the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, as a consultant, and as part of a court monitoring team. He has investigated use of force, sexual abuse, denial of mental health and medical treatment, and protection from violence, suicide, and self-harm.
Police / law enforcement
Mr. Zisser has overseen two independent civilian oversight agencies that review allegations of police misconduct. He has reviewed hundreds of incidents, has responded to the scene of officer-involved shootings, and has negotiated with police chiefs and other officials. He also directly investigated officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths as an Assistant District Attorney in the specialized Independent Investigations Bureau.
Focus on impact
Most importantly, Mr. Zisser has worked closely with impacted communities, families, and individuals. He has seen the trauma first-hand and cares passionately about achieving justice for those who have been directly impacted.
“Violence has profound and wide-ranging impact. It changes people and lasts in the form of trauma. State violence magnifies these effects and requires justice.”