Joshua Erlich

Joshua Erlich is a prominent civil rights attorney based in Northern Virginia who has dedicated his practice to holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. He is the founder of The Erlich Law Office, a boutique litigation firm focused on representing individuals whose civil rights have been violated by police officers, correctional officers, and other government actors. Erlich has built a reputation throughout Virginia and beyond as a tenacious advocate for victims of police brutality, false arrest, unlawful detention, and other forms of government misconduct.

Erlich's practice encompasses a broad range of civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, including excessive force, wrongful death, sexual abuse by law enforcement, malicious prosecution, and violations of the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments. He has litigated cases in federal and state courts across Virginia and has appeared before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. His deep understanding of qualified immunity doctrine and law enforcement liability has made him a sought-after attorney for clients who have suffered at the hands of government officials.

Over the course of his career, Joshua Erlich has secured significant recoveries for his clients against police departments, sheriff's offices, and local government entities. He is known for taking on difficult, high-stakes cases that other attorneys decline, including cases involving incarcerated individuals who have suffered abuse at the hands of corrections officers. His approach combines thorough factual investigation with aggressive legal advocacy, and he has earned recognition from peers and clients alike for his commitment to justice and his willingness to challenge powerful institutions on behalf of vulnerable individuals.

Erlich is an active member of the civil rights legal community and has been recognized for his work in the field. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and before multiple federal courts. His firm continues to serve individuals throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia who have experienced civil rights violations, offering experienced representation with a personal, client-focused approach that distinguishes The Erlich Law Office from larger, less specialized practices.