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Jail Neglect and Abuse

Jail Abuse and Medical Neglect Lawyer

Once a citizen is taken into police custody, the police department and the jail assume responsibility for that person’s safety. If an inmate is injured or dies because of medical neglect, abusive treatment, or negligence, then the city or county may be financially liable.

Jails present many dangers and inmates have little recourse to complain. Civil rights attorney John Burris has won notable victories for victims of jail medical neglect, including awards to family members of those who died in custody. We practice in the SF, Oakland, Bay Area, Los Angeles, and throughout the state of California.

“A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.”
"— Mahatma Gandhi"

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Northern California Office Airport Corporate Centre
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120
Oakland, CA 94621
Ph: (510) 839-5200
Southern California Office
9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Ph: (310) 601-7070
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Ph: (415) 654-9141

Our Offices

Northern California Office Airport Corporate Centre
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120
Oakland, CA 94621
Ph: (510) 839-5200
Southern California Office
9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Ph: (310) 601-7070
For press inquiries,
please contact:
Lee Houskeeper
newsservice@aol.com
Ph: (415) 654-9141
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