AttorneyPeter Goldstein
Law Office of Peter Goldstein
10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89145
Civil Rights and Police Misconduct Attorney
Peter Goldstein is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government entities. His practice centers on holding police departments and municipal governments accountable for misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, and other abuses of power. Goldstein has built a reputation for vigorous advocacy on behalf of clients who have suffered at the hands of those entrusted with public safety.
Throughout his career, Goldstein has handled cases involving serious police misconduct, including unlawful searches and seizures, brutality, and civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. He has litigated against law enforcement agencies and government bodies, seeking justice and compensation for victims and their families. His work reflects a deep commitment to the principle that no one, including law enforcement officers, is above the law.
Goldstein's approach combines thorough legal research, strategic litigation, and compassionate client representation. He works to ensure that victims of police misconduct have access to experienced legal counsel and that systemic abuses are challenged through the courts. His dedication to civil rights law has made him a trusted advocate for individuals facing the full weight of government power.
Notable Results
- Numerous high-value outcomes in Las Vegas area
- Works to ensure unreasonableness of force is brought before a jury despite immunity claims
Key Characteristics
- Focuses exclusively on civil rights litigation against law enforcement and government entities on behalf of individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated.
- Pursues claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and federal civil rights statutes to hold police officers and municipalities accountable for misconduct.
- Handles cases involving excessive force, false arrest, unlawful search and seizure, and related constitutional violations in federal and state courts.
- Decades of experience litigating civil rights and police misconduct cases in federal and state courts in Pennsylvania
- Focuses exclusively on plaintiff-side civil rights litigation against law enforcement and government entities
- Recognized for personally handling cases from intake through trial, ensuring consistent client attention throughout the litigation process
- Known for aggressive discovery tactics to expose systemic patterns of misconduct within law enforcement agencies
- Exclusively represents plaintiffs in civil rights cases against law enforcement and government entities
- Known for personally guiding clients and families through complex federal civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
- Dedicated civil rights plaintiff's attorney with a client-centered approach to police misconduct litigation